Block center

Ideas and tips for setting up and organizing the block center in preschool and kindergarten

The core of a Preschool Classroom Center Blogposts LOAD MORE Guide to Preschool Centers Does setting up centers in your preschool classroom leave you feeling overwhelmed? Which centers should I include? What materials do I put in the centers? Should I change out centers? If so, how often? How long should I schedule time for? Find all these answers […]

DIY roads in the block center using play tape!

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My preschoolers have always loved playing with blocks! My 5 year old still plays with her blocks during quiet time a few days a week.We love blocks. There are so many creative and imaginative ways you can play with blocks. Just recently I have seen some really cool printables that can turn block free time play into a real learning experience! A lot of these ideas come from preschools, where teachers have block stations set up, but there is no way you can't do this in your own home!

Discover 5 Must-Have Materials for block building play for your preK, preschool, or kindergarten block center. Includes set up ideas on adding props, signs, enviornmental print, unit blocks, printable blueprint templates, loose parts, ramps, and more materials for construction. Use for play-based learning, choice centers, or STEM STEAM challenges to teach visual-spatial sense and fine motor skills.

Fun and easy ways for toddler to play with blocks and encourage building and construction activities - great for at home or daycare.

Inspire creativity in the preschool block center with this book of world structures! Includes a free printable.