The Seven Stages Of Block Play

Description

Nearly 100 years ago, a pioneering early learning caregiver and researcher observed 7 distinct stages of play children progress through as they engage with blocks. This session looks at that researcher, the stages she observed, and what you can do to better support children and the move through each stage.

Outcomes / Goals

Attendees will:

• Learn about Harriet Johnson and her contributions to early learning
• Understand the 7 stages of block play
• Leave with ideas for supporting play in each of the 7 stages

Competency Area

• Alabama | Learning Experiences And Enrichment / Child Development
• Illinois | Curriculum Or Program Design
• Michigan | Teaching And Learning
• Missouri | Use A Broad Repertoire Of Teaching Skills And Strategies For Learning
• Nebraska | Planning Learning Experiences And Curriculum
• Oklahoma | Learning Environments And Curriculum
• South Dakota | Learning Environments
• Wisconsin | Learning Experiences, Strategies, And Curriculum
• CDA | Advancing Children’s Physical And Intellectual Development

Clock Hours

Available in 60 and 90-minute formats

Agenda 

This is the breakdown for the 60-minute version of the session:

Topic	Time	Activity
Introduction	05 minutes	Monologue
About Harriet Johnson	10 minutes	Discussion
The 7 Stages Of Block Play	40 minutes	Discussion
Conclusion	05 minutes	Monologue

Related Resources

This session is based in part on content from these sources (affiliate links):

• The Art Of Block Building
• Let Them Play
• Let’s Play
• Let’s All Play

Content Level

Beginner / Intermediate

Age Group Focus

• Toddlers (12 months to 36 months)
• Preschool (36 months to 5 years)
• School Age (5 years to 12 years)
• Adults

Target Audience

• Family Child Care Providers
• Child Care Center Teachers
• Child Care Center Directors
• Head Start Teachers
• Head Start Administrators
• Early Head Start Teachers
• Service Coordination Staff
• Technical Assistance Specialists
• Home Visitors
• Parents