Building Towers
An inspiring resource for learning numeracy
Stack and manipulate 3D solids
This resource describes the questions and language educators use to assess children’s current understanding of positional language whilst constructing with blocks.
Using songs and rhymes are included as valuable opportunities to engage children in learning about geometric properties and spatial awareness.
Stage: Birth to Level 2
This resource supports:
Integrated teaching and learning approach
- Guided play and learning
HITS
- QuestioningÂ
VEYLDF Practice Principles
- High expectations for every child
VEYLDF Learning Outcomes
- Outcome 4: Children are confident and involved learners. Children transfer and adapt what they have learnt from one context to another
- Outcome 5: Children are effective communicators. Children interact verbally and non-verbally with others for a range of purposes
Cross-curricular
- Heath and Physical Education
Audience
- Early childhood practitioners
Teaching and Learning Cycle:
- Collect information
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Reflective Prompt
How does this resource and your current construction resources support children to explore geometric properties and spatial awareness?
Reflective Prompt
How does this resource and your current construction resources support children to explore geometric properties and spatial awareness?