Building toys have significant cognitive and academic benefits for children of all ages. Not only they are fun and exciting but they help kids develop a wide variety of skills and abilities. They help prepare kids for school, sports, and life.
In this activity, students learn to cooperate with others as well as problem solve.
Here are some benefits of playing with Building / Constructions toys
1. Improves Fine Motor Manipulation and Strength
2. Enhances Spatial Awareness
3. Encourages Thinking and Reasoning
4. Involves Focus and Patience
5. Sparks the Imagination
6. Builds Confidence
7. Helps Develop Problem Solving Skills
8. Encourages Children to Use Their Minds Instead of Relying on Technology
9. Can Lead into Pretend and Imaginary Play
10. Introduction to Science
11. Helps Develop Math Skills
12. Encourages Cooperative Play
Inquiry:
Working on their design.
Here's the outcome!
Mango Group: "Places to Visit - Zoo"
Strawberry Group: "Places to Work - Office (Building) "
Banana Group: "Places Learn - School"
Apple Group: "Places for Fun - Park"
Day 1 of Building Buildings/Giants
How cool these kids are. Exploring the other half of their brain - creative side.
We invited Mr. Doymaz to judged their work.
Celebrating their victory! Well done Strawberry Group!
Day 2 of Building Buildings/Giants
Back to back win! Good job Strawberry Group for your outstanding work! Teamwork is the key.
Morning Circle / Practice:
Math:
Creating things with shapes.
Snack and free-play:
Story:
Earthquake Evacuation Drill:
Closing Circle:
In this activity, students learn to cooperate with others as well as problem solve.
Here are some benefits of playing with Building / Constructions toys
1. Improves Fine Motor Manipulation and Strength
2. Enhances Spatial Awareness
3. Encourages Thinking and Reasoning
4. Involves Focus and Patience
5. Sparks the Imagination
6. Builds Confidence
7. Helps Develop Problem Solving Skills
8. Encourages Children to Use Their Minds Instead of Relying on Technology
9. Can Lead into Pretend and Imaginary Play
10. Introduction to Science
11. Helps Develop Math Skills
12. Encourages Cooperative Play
Inquiry:
Mango Group: "Places to Visit - Zoo"
Banana Group: "Places Learn - School"
Apple Group: "Places for Fun - Park"
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| Pointing and explaining the area as the toilet. |
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| Mahoro - explaining about the layout. |
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| They aren't happy huh? |
Math:
Creating things with shapes.
Language:
This week's letter is letter Mm and its sound. M for Marbles.
Vocabulary words: marbles, mat, milk, mittens, monkey, and mop.
Snack and free-play:
Japanese Lesson:
Earthquake Evacuation Drill:
Closing Circle:
