Rocks in the blocks? You bet!
Add plungers to the block area and very soon blocks will become poop and kids will become plumbers.
Pipe cleaners become decorations, pipe, and more when added to the block area.
Dolls in the block area will inspire the construction of houses and whole communities. It’s a simple way to promote more sociodramatic play.
Add writing utensils to you block area and inspire the development of language and literacy skills
Plastic milk crates are good for storing blocks, building towers, and more.
Adding old electronics to your block play area will inspire all kinds of sociodramatic play.
Add customized people to your block play area with this DIY. It’s simple: 1) Take pictures of the kids, print the images, and cut them out. 2) Tape the images to blocks with clear packing tape. 3) Play.
Hard hats are a fun block play addition. AND they will protect heads from tall tumbling tours.
Golf tees become people, building decorations, and more when added to block play.
Try adding flowers–real or artificial–to your block area and see how they impact the play…
Plastic cups are inexpensive diy blocks and will add color and fun to your block center. The disposable ones are ok, but for a bit