Science Concepts:

Children learn science when they experience gravity as their constructions fall. They also learn the use of simple machines as they build ramps to their buildings.

Spatial Reasoning: 

Young designers learn to manipulate space and objects through block play.  Will this fit here?  Will this fall down?  Will this make the shape I want?  Block play allows children to explore navigation of space and direction.

Math Concepts: 

Some of the math skills encountered through block play include counting, comparison of length and width, names of shapes and how to combine certain geometric shapes to make other shapes.  Children are even learning the basics of addition when they discover that two short blocks will be the same size as another block.

Reading and Writing Skills: 

Through block play, children understand the importance of sequence, an important early reading skill, as they retell their experiences with the blocks.  Both parents and teachers can help children write stories about what they are building.

Language Skills: 

Little builders learn language skills and vocabulary as they discuss what they are building.

Cooperation and Responsibility: 

Children learn cooperation and sharing as they work together with family members or other children during their play. In addition, they learn how to be responsible when they clean up after they are done with the blocks.