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The Seven Stages of Block Play<\/strong><\/p>\n Stage 1<\/em>: The blocks are carried around but not used for building.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Stage 2<\/em>: Blocks are placed on the floor horizontally or vertically (stacking).<\/p>\n \n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Stage 3<\/em>: Blocks are used to bridge the space between other blocks.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Stage 4<\/em>: Blocks are used to enclose a space.<\/p>\n \n \n Stage 5<\/em>: Complex structure: blocks are placed in patterns or symmetrically when building. Block accessories may be incorporated. Buildings are not generally named.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Stage 6<\/em>: Block buildings are given names that relate to the function of the building.<\/p>\n \n Stage 7<\/em>: Block buildings often reproduce actual structures known by the children. There is a strong impulse for dramatic play around the structure.<\/p>\n Blockplay is unique!<\/p>\n Blockplay is sustainable!<\/p>\n Blockplay is accessible!<\/p>\n Blockplay doesn\u2019t require spoken language!<\/p>\n Do you have any blocks at home?<\/p>\n Remember you can share your building with us on Twitter\u00a0@GlenwoodFC #Glenwoodlearningathome<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" When playing with blocks children are using a number of different skills. These include measuring, counting, teamwork, talking to each other, problem solving and many more. In Glenwood we have recently started using the 7 stages of block play. We use the stages to determine what stage of development the children are at when using … Continue reading Remote Learning – Block Play<\/span> <\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/p>\n