Aug 04, 2026

[Let's play with 1000 pieces of building blocks] 20 ideas for projects you'll want to try this summer! Part 1: Introducing masterpieces by children (and some by adults too!)

Tags: 0歳, 1000ピース, 1歳・2歳, 3歳・4歳, 5歳・6歳, おうち時間, つみき遊び, 創造力, 創造性遊び, 協調性, 問題解決能力, 思考力, 想像力, 木育, 知育, 空間認識力, 非認知能力

Summer vacation is a great opportunity for children to take their time to "think" and "create." Although building blocks are often thought of as a toy for young children, the more pieces there are, the wider the scope for creativity...

Jul 31, 2026

Immediately Useful in Childcare Series Part 3: Block Play for 5-Year-Olds ~Fostering Cooperation, Communication, and Creativity~

Tags: 5歳・6歳, つみき遊び, アナログ, 保育園, 協調性, 幼稚園, 木育, 知育, 非認知能力

Around age 5, block play evolves from "building alone" to "collaborating with friends to create." Children are increasingly observed discussing how to proceed with their play, with comments such as, "How can we make it stronger?", "Let's build a city...

Jul 28, 2026

Series You Can Use Immediately in Childcare ② Block Play [Ages 3-4] ~Fostering the Joy of Thinking and Inventing~

Tags: 3歳・4歳, つみき遊び, アナログ, 保育園, 幼稚園, 木育, 知育, 遊びを通じて学ぶ, 非認知能力

At 3-4 years old, block play develops significantly beyond just "stacking" to include "thinking," "experimenting," and "innovating." This is a period when children are often seen thinking and experimenting on their own, asking questions like, "How can I stack this...

Jul 22, 2026

Immediately Usable in Childcare Settings Series ① Block Play [Ages 0-2] ~Fostering the Five Senses, First Encounters with Blocks~

Tags: 0歳, 1歳・2歳, つみき遊び, アナログ, 保育園, 木育, 知育, 非認知能力

Building blocks are one of the first "constructive play" activities children encounter. For infants aged 0-2, the goal isn't to build tall structures, but rather for them to experience the warmth of the wood, its weight, sound, and shape through...

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Readings

[Let's play with 1000 pieces of building blocks] 20 ideas for projects you'll want to try this summer! Part 1: Introducing masterpieces by children (and some by adults too!)

Immediately Useful in Childcare Series Part 3: Block Play for 5-Year-Olds ~Fostering Cooperation, Communication, and Creativity~

Series You Can Use Immediately in Childcare ② Block Play [Ages 3-4] ~Fostering the Joy of Thinking and Inventing~

Immediately Usable in Childcare Settings Series ① Block Play [Ages 0-2] ~Fostering the Five Senses, First Encounters with Blocks~