Quick Insight:
Hi Mumma and Daddy, For many years, building blocks have been a favorite toy. They're still a great way to learn. Building blocks are still the best way for kids to learn important skills like support and balance, even though there are a lot of new toys out there.
The Benefits of Building Blocks:
I learn a lot when I play with building blocks alongside having fun. I learn about things like speed, force, and gravity from blocks. They also help me feel better, think creatively, and learn about space. This is why building blocks are great STEM toys
What to Expect at Different Ages:
Stacking Three Blocks (16-18 months):
I might start building with three blocks at this age. As I carefully balance each block, this teaches me to be exact and patient.
Stacking Six Blocks (18-22 months):
I can stack up to six blocks by the time I'm twenty-two months old. This makes the making process more fun and hard. It can be fun to bring down a six-block tower.
Lining Blocks Up (23-26 months):
I might start building blocks in a row like you showed me when I'm about two years old. This makes my movement skills better and helps me learn to copy what other people do.
Creative Block Play (3 years and beyond):
I start to use my mind more when I'm three years old. I could make cool things like caves, bridges, and more. Blocks are great for my brain growth because they help me tell stories, sort, and find patterns.
Blocks for All Ages:
Playing with blocks is fun for kids of all ages, even older kids and groups of kids of different ages. It teaches important things like how to work as a team, solve problems, and think critically. You can also use blocks to teach math, science, language arts, and social studies to kids in preschool and the first few grades.
Even though they look easy, building blocks are very important for a child's development. They give kids a strong base for learning and being creative that lasts a lifetime.