New exhibit in Washington allows kids to explore playing with blocks Blocks let kids use their imaginations to solve problems Visitors can travel through the history of block play WASHINGTON — Parents ...

Semi-structured block play among preschool-age children has the potential to improve two skills - mathematics and executive functioning - critical to kindergarten readiness, according a new study by ...

Playing with toy blocks may lead to improved language development in middle- and low-income children, according to a new study. Playing with toy blocks may lead to improved language development in ...

Playing with building blocks such as Lego has been an established part of early childhood education for many years. Educators and theorists agree that building blocks or constructive play provide a ...

Our "Tools of the Trade" series is taking a look at some of the iconic objects that form a vital part of our educational lives. For an upcoming piece, I'm reporting on how young children learn through ...

Toddlers and preschoolers love playing with blocks. In addition to developing motor skills and hand-eye coordination, block play can also help foster creativity, enhance problem-solving ability and ...

Valerie Block, a Wittenberg University alumna, always had aspirations to work with children. Her passion was sparked during her student teaching with Snowhill Elementary in 2012, eventually leading to ...