Semi-structured block play among preschool-age children has the potential to improve two skills – mathematics and executive functioning – critical to kindergarten readiness, according a new study by ...

Children and preschool teachers connect mathematics to block play. Children and preschool teachers connect mathematics to block play. Michigan State University educator Amy Parks demonstrates how ...

Turns out, building blocks can be really helpful in building your child’s personality. According to a study conducted by the Purdue University, semi-structured block play among preschool-age children ...

Toddlers and preschoolers love playing with blocks. In addition to developing motor skills and hand-eye coordination, block play can also help foster creativity, enhance problem-solving ability and ...

Our "Tools of the Trade" series is taking a look at some of the iconic objects that form a vital part of our educational lives. For an upcoming piece, I'm reporting on how young children learn through ...

With Preschool and Kindergarten Pre-Enrollment Night just one week away, USD 428 is celebrating the strong foundation being built for its youngest learners at Little Panthers Preschool.