Workshop Resources – Page 25 – STEMAZing Systems Thinking

Developmentally Appropriate Practice

Why is Block Play Important for Toddlers and Preschoolers? What are they learning? The progression of block play and concepts learned.

Learning with Block Play

Ten things children learn from block play.

Brilliant Block Play

Describes a variety of creative ways to use different kinds of blocks. Make your own magnetic blocks, use contact paper and foam blocks to take block play vertical, and much more.

Benefits of Toy Blocks

Toy Blocks and Construction Toys: A guide for the science-minded. Also includes tips for getting the most from your toy blocks.

Argument for Structured Block Play

Can Lego bricks and other construction toys boost your child’s STEM skills?

Countdown Timer with Music

A great resource for engineering design challenges to keep track of remaining time. Requires Flash Player.

First Book Marketplace

A place to get inexpensive books for students and the classroom.

Scholastic

Affordable books for the classroom.

Block Party: The Importance of Play

Amazing ABC: An Alphabet Book of LEGO Creations

This alphabet board book of fantastic LEGO creations is specifically for toddlers. It’s a visual LEGO feast rather than an instructional book. The colorful, bold images are easily recognizable for the youngest LEGO enthusiasts.