Have you ever heard someone say, “All they ever want to do is play in the block center!” Well I have some news about the block center that just might surprise you. In fact, instead of trying to figure out how to get kids out of the block center, this person might start wishing students would spend more time in the block center.
I recently participated in a Bam Radio podcast with Rae Pica and Rosanne Regan Hansel which you can listen to here.
In our podcast, Rosanne explains that “…blocks are ever more important in the 21st century classroom.” Our discussion centered on the different types of learning that takes place through block play. Here is a quick overview for you…