Title
Preschoolers' Thinking During Block Play
Abstract
The article presents the importance of block play wherein preschoolers may develop and work out a variety of logical and mathematical relationships in attempts to understand problems when building in blocks. It mentions the creative exploration, problem-solving strategies and concrete manipulation which were observed during the children's interactions with the blocks. It also mentions that a formative assessment can help direct instruction to promote student learning for mathematical concepts.
Department(s)
Childhood Education and Family Studies
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
4-1-2006
Recommended Citation
Piccolo, Diana L., and Joan Test. "Preschoolers' thinking during block play." Teaching Children Mathematics 17, no. 5 (2010): 310-316.
Journal Title
Teaching Children Mathematics
