Stages of Block Play
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STAGE 1- Blocks are carried around and are not used
in construction.
STAGE 2- Building begins. Rows are made either vertically
(stacking) or horizontally (on the floor). Destruction occurs.
STAGE 3- Stage 3 involves a great deal of repetition,
but bridging also takes place. Bridging consists
of two blocks with a space between them,
connected by a third block.
of two blocks with a space between them,
connected by a third block.
STAGE 4- Enclosures are constructed. Enclosures are four
blocks placed in such a way that they enclose
a space.
STAGE 5- Decorative patterns begin to appear. Much
blocks placed in such a way that they enclose
a space.
STAGE 5- Decorative patterns begin to appear. Much
symmetry is seen, but the structures are not
named yet.
named yet.
STAGE 6- Structures are named for use in dramatic play.
The names relate to how the structure will
be used.
The names relate to how the structure will
be used.
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| Look at our boat we made! |
STAGE 7- Buildings often reproduce or symbolize actual
structures with which the children are familiar.
There is also a great deal of dramatic play around
the block structures.
structures with which the children are familiar.
There is also a great deal of dramatic play around
the block structures.
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