Blocks Are Not (Circle All): Messy, Expensive, Difficult. Every Child Deserves Time to Play with Blocks.

Karges-Bone, Linda

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ERIC Number: EJ434873

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1991

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Blocks Are Not (Circle All): Messy, Expensive, Difficult. Every Child Deserves Time to Play with Blocks.

Karges-Bone, Linda

Dimensions, v20 n1 p5-8,37 Fall 1991

Outlines 10 misconceptions about young children and block play that discourage teachers, caregivers, and parents from using blocks. Also discusses ways in which these misconceptions can be resolved so that young children in any home or program can enjoy the benefits of regular block play. (BB)

Descriptors: Child Caregivers, Child Development, Cost Effectiveness, Early Childhood Education, Family Environment, Instructional Materials, Parent Materials, Parent Role, Play, Public Education, Sex Bias, Teacher Guidance, Toys, Young Children

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers; Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Guides - Non-Classroom

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Language: English

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