Block Play

If you are looking for a way to increase hands-on learning in a preschool, daycare or kindergarten classroom, blocks will create an excellent opportunity. They can be used to teach about shapes, colors, balancing, building and more. You can get the whole class involved in a cooperative building project or ask particular students to help identify different shapes and colors when they are all mixed up.

Preschool learning centers create an organized classroom in which children are encouraged to take initiative and explore. Soft blocks, wood blocks and plastic blocks can all be part of a building center. When little ones choose to undertake a project with blocks, they are developing their motor skills while practicing the planning and execution of a design. Even the youngest students in a daycare center will enjoy building and knocking down block towers.

With a variety of materials, styles and designs to choose from, we have building blocks that will fit in any educational setting. Colorful blocks entice young ones into educational fun and can really brighten up a classroom. Classic wood has a calming appeal and a natural strength that will withstand the test of time. We also have plastic units which are both vibrant and excellent for building projects.

If you are looking for a some creative classroom furniture, cube chairs are an excellent option. Little ones can choose to use them as chairs, tables or even large stacking blocks. They are lightweight yet sturdy so children can move them independently.

When you want to teach your youngest students about the fundamentals of building, shapes and colors, soft play blocks will make a great choice. They can be used in conjunction with play mats to create fun activities. Children can match soft blocks to colored squares on the mats or create their own patterns and games. We have fun sets of large squishy blocks which can be used to build a house, school or anything else young imaginations can come up with. They are soft and lightweight so children can lift them safely. The variety of shapes offers endless possibilities.

Classic wooden blocks come in large sets which make them perfect for a big group of students. With tons of pieces, many children can do independent projects or play together. There will always be enough to go around so lots of kids can join in the fun. Wood blocks can can be used by themselves or in conjunction with other toys to create fun venues such as houses, zoos or towns for imaginative games.

Nesting blocks are another option that works well in an early-childhood setting. They fit right in to each other, creating a great way for children to learn about sizes and shapes. Even cleaning up can become a game when little ones are challenged to fit the plastic blocks together in order as fast as possible. This design also facilitates compact storage.

Building blocks are an essential component of a child’s educational experience. With Hertz Furniture’s great selection of styles, materials and sets you can find great options for children in a variety of developmental stages and ages.