We thought about what we could do with the amazing HOLLOW BLOCKS we fundraised for last year and the staff room that was being underutilized - we decided to create a fabulous new block room! The classes will get the room for 1 week at a time so that they can have time to plan and build something over a week span. After this they will be encouraged to sketch and photograph their creations to add to the wall of fame.
We love blocks at The Co-op School. Here are a few articles on why blocks are so cool:
Scholastic's All About Blocks
Blocks May Help Spactial and Mathematical Thinking
Why are Teachers So Passionate About Blockbuilding?
Love this! Where did you purchase your hollow blocks?
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ReplyDeleteBlocks are so awesome. Could they also incorporate fabric (tarps, drop-cloths...) to make fort-y structures? And love to one week to play model - can't wait to see what they create!
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Yes! We already have all of that up there already (beads, fabric, paper, tape, fake flowers, tubes, etc.). We're going to post pics of some of the creations thus far...so cool!
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