ERIC Number: EJ544907
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 1997
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A Place for Block Play.
Moore, Gary T.
Child Care Information Exchange, n115 p73-77 May-Jun 1997
Discusses the importance of block play--including its contributions to perceptual, fine motor, and cognitive development--and components of a good preschool block play area. Recommends unit blocks complemented by stacking blocks, toys, beads, cubes, and Brio wooden toys. Makes recommendations for space, size, locations and connections to other spaces, configuration, building surface, allowable noise levels, furniture, and equipment. (KDFB)
Descriptors: Classroom Design, Day Care, Early Childhood Education, Learning Activities, Play, Preschool Education
Publication Type: Guides - Non-Classroom; Journal Articles
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Language: English
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