Block Play for Infants and Toddlers

04/13/2024 09:00 AM - 10:00 AM CT

Admission

  • Free

Location

Weber Rd. Public Library
4444 Weber Rd
St. Louis, MO 63123

Summary

*Public, In-person training in St. Louis*
Learn why blocks are an important and timeless toy for young children. Discover the history of unit blocks, and how to use them safely and effectively with infants and toddlers in your classroom.

Description

Presented By: Sarah Grissom

Objectives:

 • Understand the history and importance of block play
• Describe how block play benefits infants and toddlers
• Confidently set up a block play center or area in your environment

Core Competencies: 
5b: Understand pedagogical content knowledge—how young children learn in each discipline—and how to use the teacher knowledge and practices described in Standards 1 through 4 to support young children’s learning in each content area. (1 Hour)
CDAs: 

Physical and Intellectual Competence (1 Hour)