Make It Fit: Pattern Block Play in the Development of Spatial Thinking

Children playing at a table.

‌Child playing with shapes.

Child playing with shapes at a table.

‌Child playing at a table.

Explore a new way to use the pattern blocks available in many high-quality early childhood classrooms.  These puzzle frames challenge children as they develop spatial thinking that is essential in STEM disciplines.  As they learn, they build cognitive flexibility, working memory, and inhibitory control.  Participants will have the opportunity to play with the materials and discuss how to use them in their mathematics curriculum.

Workshop format:  face-to-face

Length of workshop:  3 hours

Number of participants:  limited to 24

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