Engage in educational, sensory play and improve spatial awareness, using learning tools from home! Blocks a great learning tool and can be used to learn about numbers and letters. Build challenging, creative shapes or practise counting and addition in a fun way. Maximise your child’s cognitive potential through block activities for kids. We show you 9 creative ideas!
What can I do with my child at home? Have fun with block activities for kids!
At Shichida, we believe play is learning. Learning should be enjoyable – it’s about exploring, experimenting, and trying new things. Children can learn anywhere while having fun!
We have compiled a few ideas for you – try these fun, educational activities at home with some building blocks! Count, build and develop spatial awareness while enjoying some fun time together.
Benefits of block play
Block play is a fantastic activity for children, offering countless developmental benefits while keeping playtime fun. It develops creativity, enhances fine motor skills, and promotes hands-on learning through play. Building with blocks makes practising skills like pattern recognition, spatial awareness, and basic counting interactive and engaging. Measuring, coordinating, and exploring addition strategies are just some of the concepts children can grasp while stacking and designing. Beyond the cognitive gains, creating something with blocks gives kids a confidence boost and a sense of accomplishment. Overall, it’s an enjoyable way to nurture essential skills and encourage creativity.
Look out for more ideas of activities you can do at home using your do-it-yourself “early learning toolkit”.
By using simple and accessible materials like building blocks, you can provide your child with the resources they need to explore and learn in a fun and engaging way at home. With an ‘early learning toolkit‘, you can create an exciting learning environment that promotes creativity and encourages your child to develop essential skills. Watch as they explore, discover, and grow!
For more ideas on how to be your child’s first and best teacher, join us for a trial class and see why so many people choose the Shichida method of education for their children.
