Block Building for Overstimulated Children

Standard 1Standard 4Topic: PlayTopic: Developmentally Appropriate PracticeTopic: Teaching Skills and StrategiesResource Type: Article
Written By Kadisha Conteh

https://www.communityplaythings.com/resources/articles/block-building-for-overstimulated-children
This article explores how traditional block play serves as a powerful antidote to the overstimulation caused by modern technology. Veteran educator Todd Erickson demonstrates how hands-on materials like unit and hollow blocks foster essential developmental skills including deep focus, resilience in problem-solving, and social perspective-taking.

Organization/Author: Todd Erickson, Community Playthings

Type of Resource: Article

Publication Date: January 2025

Kadisha Conteh
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