When children are provided with the opportunity to create structures out of blocks, there are many teaching moments. Blocks come in different shapes and sizes. While the children build, they are able to learn about the geometric shapes they have chosen to use. The teacher can discuss and demonstrate what a cube, triangular and rectangular prism look like. At this point it may simply be recognition that these shapes are 3D and have a different name. The freedom of play enables the teacher to find out what a student may be interested in. This knowledge provides an opening for relaxed conversation between the group.
These boys are able to support their understanding by conversing in their first language (Japanese).
Senha builds a robot:
I like my robot. I want to keep my robot. It has long arms. It is tall.
Shouzo builds a train:
The train is a rectangle. The wheels are circles. It can't move yet.
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