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Wooden Unit Blocks
An early childhood environment MUST have blocks available to
children. Whether you teach daycare, preschool, kindergarten,
first grade or second grade children should be provided
opportunities to build with blocks. Wooden blocks are wonderful
because a one-time purchase will last for years. However, if you
think the one time purchase will be inexpensive…think again!
A nice set of blocks should include assorted shapes and sizes.
There should be an adequate number of pieces to allow for at least
4 children to work together on individual structures or a large
structure cooperatively. Classroom wood block set sizes can range
from about 35-400+ pieces. Prices range from about $75-$1000.
Most blocks are made of Beech wood or maple-maple typically more
expensive. Quality sets are finely sanded and rounded to eliminate
sharp edges and become splinter- free. Some offer a lifetime
guarantee as well.
Other wooden block accessories include rolling block tubs,
arches/tunnels, hollow blocks, lock blocks and multi-cultural
architectural block sets.
Using wood building blocks (also know as unit blocks) encourages mathematical/logical
thinking, cooperative working, creativity, and motor-skill
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To search for unit blocks and accessories visit:
http://www.daycaremall.com/artscrafts.html |
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