Did you know the benefits of development when it comes to building with blocks or legos?
1. Problem Solving
Problem solving is beneficial in block building as it requires the builder to think about how to make this block structure stand on it's on. Problem solving on how to place the pieces to benefit the structure.
2. Imagination
Imagination comes into play when the builder decides what to build. Sometimes it is thought of beforehand and sometimes the structure just comes together as they problem solve. They get to follow their own plan or work together as a team to create the structure they envision.
3. Self-Expression
When children get to express themselves through art no matter if they are drawing, dancing, or building they are expressing their thoughts and in turn themselves.
4. Mathematics
Carefully calculating the number of blocks on each side or tall is vital in the building process. You must calculate out the blocks in order to create a sturdy structure.
5. Continuity & Permanence
Building block engages spatial awareness and mobile abilities. It can be in the sense of parallel play or working together as a group.
6. Creativity
Along with self-expression, children get to be creative on what they build. They use their imaginations to come up with a concept and problem solve to make it come to life!
7. Science
This activity is an opportunity to test hypotheses and build scientific reasoning through play and imagination.
8. Self-Esteem
Children discover that they have ideas and that they can bring their ideas to life by creating, transforming, demolishing, and re-creating something unique.
9. Social and Emotional Growth
Blocks help children learn to take turns and share, develop friendships, become self-reliant, increases attention span, follow directions, and develop confidence in their abilities.
10. Fine Motor Skills
Using your fingers to manipulate different size and textures of blocks helps in the development of fine motor skills.
