Kids love the block center. Be they preschoolers or kindergartners (or any age really!), there’s just something about that center that draws them in. I suppose I can understand where they’re coming from, as I know I’ve spent hours upon hours playing in the block center with students. Not to mention the time spent atKeep Reading
How to Stock and Organize the Preschool Block Center
Every year, there’s a group of kiddos who love building and creating in the preschool block center. Some years, the entire class is completely enamored with the area, and I don’t blame them. There’s a reason blocks have been a traditionally loved children’s toy! Take a Tour of the Preschool Block Center Every year, IKeep Reading
Preschool Science Activities with KORXX
It’s no secret that preschool science activities are a hit in my classroom, and we love science at home too. When I was offered a chance to review KORXX blocks, I knew we’d integrate some science into our play. As I predicted, the preschoolers jumped right in and explored the KORXX like the little scientistsKeep Reading
How to Inspire Awesome Castle Engineering Projects for Kids
The block center is the perfect place to introduce engineering projects for kids to design and make. In my classroom, the center is open and available a good chunk of our preschool day. It’s heavily used, and so much playful learning takes place there. Related: Make a Book of World Structures for Your Block Center Castle EngineeringKeep Reading
DIY “Frozen” Building Activities for Preschoolers
We recently turned our building center into a Frozen-inspired wonderland. Okay, that might be overstating it a bit, but we did make into a place for the students to build “ice castles”. These Frozen-inspired building activities for preschoolers were a huge hit in my classroom! Even better, the kiddos were instrumental in planning everything. Are you following Fun-A-Day’sKeep Reading
Classic Building Toys for Kids that LAST
As Engineer and I sorted through toys in preparation for the holiday season, I was struck by the toys that were in our “keep” pile. Almost all of the toys that he couldn’t part with had lasted for years and years! They’re also all building toys for kids, which makes sense because my son loves buildingKeep Reading
25+ Wooden Block Activities for Preschoolers
All Things Kids is sharing back to school ideas today, and I’m happy to join in! Today, I wanted to focus on back-to-school from a teacher’s perspective. While thinking and planning for the new school year, I like to gather ideas for my classroom. In doing so, I’ve collected some great wooden block activities for preschoolers!Keep Reading
Extending Block Play in the Building Center
This year, my preschool students were SO into block play! Every year I have children who adore playing in our building center, but this year’s kiddos went above and beyond. Every single child in this year’s class spent so much time planning, creating, building, and learning with block play. Are you following Fun-A-Day’s Building PinterestKeep Reading
Pet Small World Play in the Block Center
During our recent pet theme, my preschoolers showed a renewed interest in small animals and people (affiliate link). Since they were so enamored, I incorporated pet small world play in our block center. I absolutely LOVE how the kiddos extended this activity way beyond what I expected. I’m reminded daily of the immensity of theirKeep Reading
Preschool Building Center Printable {Work in Progress!}
A year or so ago, I came across a great pin from the now non-existent Preschool Pond site. Mary Poppins and I both LOVED the idea, which is how this preschool building center printable came to be! I have looked all over for the former Preschool Pond writer/creator, but I’ve found nothing (or I wouldKeep Reading