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<\/a><\/p>\nIt was so much fun adding in our small world figures. We worked together to build stairs for them to climb into their houses and we even\u00a0constructed\u00a0a lego train which had a bed to sleep in!<\/p>\n
Next we decided to use our larger blocks to build “somewhere to give money out”.\u00a0 We decided we needed steps and a seat “so we can give the money out to people”.\u00a0 Using our measuring skills, we were able to compare the size of each block and identify which were “bigger” and smaller” and discussed where we should place them so that it “would be safe to climb on”. \u00a0Placing the blocks together we discovered that 2 of our smaller “square” blocks were the same size as “the rectangle one”.<\/p>\n Collecting lots of loose parts gave us lots of “money” and we took turns being “the person who gives the money to people”.\u00a0 Everyone demonstrated excellent turn taking, counting and negotiating skills!<\/p>\n Block play enables us to explore logical and abstract thinking, use our imaginative and creative skills and develop our communication and negotiating skills, while having lots of fun!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" We have been very busy in our block area today! Using our excellent problem solving skills, we explored measurement and balance.\u00a0 We were able to identify which blocks were “lighter” and “heavier” and discovered we needed to put some of the heavier blocks on the bottom of our towers so that they didn’t topple over!! … Continue reading Blocks Rock!<\/span> <\/a><\/p>\n<\/a>
\n\u201cthis one is bigger\u201d<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n