Blocks are the most versatile play material in the family child care home. This module provides practical guidelines and strategies for the home provider to support block play across stages of development. View demonstrations and evaluate resources for make-your-own blocks, and discover ways to communicate with families about the importance of block play. (2 hours)
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Objectives
- Outline the typical block play developmental progression from carrying to representational building.
- Describe both the "why" and the "how" of supporting block-building experiences in a family child care setting.
- Model delight in being a builder and implement strategies so that children in family child care, no matter what stage of development, also delight in building.
- Consider developmentally appropriate, non-conventional block play ideas to integrate into family care programming.
