Blockfest is an interactive building extravaganza for parents and children eight months to eight years of age. Block play helps children develop early math, science and literacy skills. Early learning helps prepare children for success in school and life. This hands-on workshop will be interactive and fun while participants learn about new research, strategies, and resources for block play. Participants will have an opportunity to learn how different types of blocks support emergent math, science, motor, language, and problem solving skills. Children who leave the early years unable to read, write or perform basic mathematical operations find it difficult to progress in later years. In addition, each participant will be given materials to take back into their classroom or setting along with information written for parents about block play.

Who should attend?

The workshop is designed for early childhood professionals and students, child care providers, PAT educators, and K-2 teachers.

Goals & Objectives

At the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:

• Identify current research that supports the importance of block play and its relationships to school success, particularly in math and science.
• Articulate examples of how block play supports the Texas Math Standards. Demonstrate effective methods of teaching and supporting young children to develop emergent math and science skills.
• Understand how to help parents support their children’s learning in block play.
• Understand the benefits of block play for children with special needs.
  
  

Learn more about Blockfest :

Brochure (PDF file )
Brook Avenue Elementary Photo Gallery
Teachers, download the Parent Registration Form for your parents:
English Form
Spanish Form

Visit the Blockfest Web site for research and more information.

Contact: Melba Bunch
Title: Supervisor
Phone: 254.297.1145
E-mail: mbunch@esc12.net

More Information

Director: Bill Tarleton
Phone (254) 297-1158
E-mail: btarleton@esc12.net