Today we practiced building together. We focused on using the phrase, "WE are building a ____." and asking each other what "WE" were going to building TOGETHER. Everyone was assigned to a partner that was not a usual playmate. The partners moved through three different sets of blocks together.
Some of the positive outcomes for today's activity:
- They were encouraged to play with someone they were less used to.
- They were exploring materials that they may not normally choose.
- Working together and helping each other.
- Communication to make decisions and problem solve.
MAGNA-TILES
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| They started off both building the same thing, separately. |
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I gave these two a mat to build on which made their working space smaller,
which resulted in more cooperation and language. They had an audience. |
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These two chanted at every station they went too,
"WE are buiding a tower, we are building a tower." |
UNIT BLOCK
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I did not suggest that they build on the table.
Thought it was interesting that they did. |
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| These two continued the work of the other two. |
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| They had their own plan. |
FOAM BLOCKS
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Another example of a small building space to encourage
working together. |
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