A set of 27 sturdy outdoor wooden blocks made from European pine pretreated with NEXGEN outdoor wood treatment which is specifically engineered to protect the wood from fire, mould, mildew, and insects.
These outdoor blocks are excellent as loose parts. Playing with loose parts promotes creative thinking, invention and problem solving. The materials or parts do not have specified uses or come with instructions. They are open ended and can be used with a variety of other resources. They can be built, redesigned, balanced, lined up, and taken apart and put back together in endless ways. Large or small, size does not matter either. There is no right or wrong way to play with loose parts. Children can explore dramatic play, maths, science, physics, pattern making, sorting, engineering, language and communication. Perfect for STEM and STEAM activities.
These type of resources help children to understand how the world works through exploration and problem solving. As there are no set instructions, these open ended resources can be almost anything. Texture, colour, weight, line and shape are all explored in complex play. This type of play is suitable for both group and individual learning, with children being able to lead solve problems with creative thinking. This item supports a STEM and a STEAM based approach in early childhood. It encourages and develops the problem solving, perseverance and creative thinking that are integral to STEM and STEAM. This curriculum integrates Science, Technology, Engineering, Maths and Art, and the resources need to be able to support these different fields as one integrated pedagogy.
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