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Do It Yourself Block Ideas

Do It Yourself Block Ideas
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Description

This session offers many ideas for inexpensive do-it-yourself blocks made from simple, affordable, and readily available materials. We also discuss the value of child involvement in making blocks and how DIY blocks spice up traditional block play spaces.

Outcomes / Goals

Attendees will:

  • Leave with lots of ideas for blocks they can make with and for children
  • Understand the value of involving children in making these blocks
  • Understand how DIY blocks add interest and novelty to block play

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
  • New York | Environment 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:

TopicTimeActivity
Introduction05 minutesMonologue
Why DIY With Kids?05 minutesDiscussion
The Value Of Novelty10 minutesDiscussion
DIY Block Ideas35 minutesDemonstration
Conclusion05 minutesMonologue

Related Resources

This session is based in part on content from my books:

  • Do-It-Yourself Early Learning
  • Everyday Early Learning
  • Let Them Play

Content Level

Beginner / 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