Prepare Some Creation Stations
Soft play big blocks can be used to replicate color patterns or custom structures that you have set up in your classroom. They can also be used during informal exercises that involve your pupils using their own styles to build. Set up some creation stations within your classroom and assign a group of children to each one.
The Stations And The Blocks
Assess your classroom and determine where to set up the creation stations. Line up small areas next to one another or form a grid of stations that each contain a foam mat and that are all within view. The idea is to have a central area where you can erect a series of soft play blocks and give each group of children a clear view of what you have built.
Purchase enough children's soft play big blocks so that each station is supplied with an equal amount of blocks that can be used to replicate each creation that is set up in the center of the play area. Choose blocks that contain interesting patterns and foam or fabric surfaces.
For increased interest, buy some blocks that contain textured surfaces. These blocks will make it a bit more challenging for the students to copy what you have built, since there may be many blocks offered that are the same color, but that possess slightly different textures.
The Activities
Set up a block tower or a flat design that contains soft play blocks that are laying side by side. Assign an equal amount of children to each creation station. Instruct the children to sit around the block display that you have created.
Give the children a couple of minutes to take in the shapes, sizes, and colors of the blocks, and encourage the kids to use their hands to lightly touch the blocks so that they can experience the texture of them.
Tell the children to go to their assigned stations and direct them to use the blocks supplied, to create a replica of what you have constructed in the center of the play area. Once your pupils have completed the task, check the block formations. If there are any inconsistencies in how one or more groups have built a structure or laid out a group of blocks, let the children know what differences you see.
For an alternate activity that the kids can participate in, give the groups a description of something that you would like them to build and allow the kids to make their own towers or designs, based upon their perceptions of your description.
For more ideas about using children's soft play big blocks, contact a local seller.