Last week AOG explored the world of construction! Who knew we had so many handy kiddos! Constructive play (also known as constructing play or construction play) involves manipulating elements of the play environment to construct something new. This may involve all sorts of different construction methods – stacking, assembling, disassembling, sorting or molding, to name just a few. Friday was a big day for construction with POOL NOODLES!
Construction play teaches children to problem-solve, connect socially, understand and be inquisitive in their play. They learn about the attributes of different materials, engage their curiosity and imagination, and experiment with applying concepts and exploring new ways to use physical materials.
Construction play helps children to cooperate with each other in order to complete tasks. This could be something as simple as passing each other bricks or passing buckets to each other. By doing this children will strengthen their social skills and become better team players.
See what you can construct at home! Feel free to share your creations with us!
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