Gardeners Love Pipe Builders for ECE!

     I love the blog with the video just before this using Pipe Builders as the building blocks for their outdoor garden! My husband is a gardener and would always come in and teach the kids about planting and growing their own flowers or vegetables. Its amazing how much attention these young minds can give a special guest and how willing they are to get in there and "get their hand dirty"!  I love seeing these young children learn to participate in the environment around them.  See previous blog entry for more details on the Pipe Builders Video.

Including Special Needs Children in the Block Area

 “When children with special needs and abilities are included in environments serving children who are developing typically, all children benefit”

Block Play Safety

Keeping block play safe as possible is just as important as what they learn and how they develop.

Stages of Block Play

In effort to support children reach their maximum potential while playing with blocks, knowledge on the four stages of block play can be useful information.

Homemade Blocks: The Learning Continues

Homemade blocks are a great way to continue the fun of block play away from the school setting.