Blocks

Math

• The 3-year-old student learned basic counting skills by stacking blocks and counting them aloud.
• Through building structures with blocks, the student practiced spatial awareness and understanding of shapes.
• The activity encouraged the student to explore concepts of size, such as comparing taller and shorter towers built with blocks.

For continued development, consider introducing pattern building with blocks to enhance the child's understanding of sequencing and patterns. You can also incorporate simple addition and subtraction by asking the child to add or remove specific numbers of blocks from a structure.

Book Recommendations

• "Building Blocks" by Susan Ahlbum: A colorful book that explores different shapes and patterns using blocks.
• "Math It Up with Blocks" by Lisa Murphy: This book provides ideas for incorporating math concepts into block play activities.