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!)

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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 22, 2026

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

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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...

Jul 17, 2026

[Building Block Study Series ⑧] Let's look from different angles! Learning "Solids and Nets" with Building Blocks｜Play Ideas by Age Group

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"What shape does this block look like from the side?" "It looks like a different shape from above than it did before!" When playing with blocks, children sometimes notice that the shape changes depending on the viewing angle. In elementary...

Jul 14, 2026

[Building Blocks for Study Series 7] Learning "Symmetry" with Building Blocks | Play Ideas for Ages 0-6

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"The left and right sides are the same shape, aren't they?" "It's like looking in a mirror!" Have you ever made such a discovery? In elementary school, students learn about "line symmetry" and "point symmetry," but the foundational understanding for...

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

[Building Block Study Series ⑧] Let's look from different angles! Learning "Solids and Nets" with Building Blocks｜Play Ideas by Age Group

[Building Blocks for Study Series 7] Learning "Symmetry" with Building Blocks | Play Ideas for Ages 0-6