Sunday, July 15, 2012

Let’s Build! Activities for a Preschool Tools and Construction Theme


http://notjustcute.com/2011/03/11/lets-build-activities-for-a-preschool-tools-and-construction-theme/

Use a variety of building materials in addition to your standard unit blocks.  For examples, kids use pipes gutters , or large blocks for dramatic play.

pipes
gutters
Large Blocks




     Using large blocks (I made mine copying something like these…when I had just one toddler….who took long naps) build a creation against a wall and then outline the blocks using blue painter’s tape.  Ta-da!  You now have a full-scale blueprint!  Encourage children to follow the blueprint or create their own.  Other props in this theme might include hard hats, play tools, tool belts (Home Depot sells a tool apron for only $1), clip boards and pencils, real blueprints, phones/radios, orange cones, and caution tape.  You could also include a large appliance box and let your children use it to design and create their structure.

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