We decided to let another teacher take on our big blocks and watch what happened. The children continued to build as they had done before, but they were using more detail in their construction and problem solving ways of constructing using smaller blocks.
We found that children would bring smaller materials from different centres to add to their constructions. We have not had the big blocks for over two months and not one child has asked that we bring back the larger blocks!
It’s amazing how children naturally collaborate when building together! Large blocks create endless possibilities for creativity, much like how real-world builders choose house construction materials to bring their visions to life. Have you noticed how different materials, like wood or foam blocks, change the way children construct?
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