Building Block Set: Arch Blocks

Arch Blocks: Unleashing Medieval Creativity

Step into a world where self-supporting round arcs and sturdy stonework come alive. Arch blocks, with their timeless appeal, allow little master-builders to construct magnificent structures reminiscent of great churches, castles, and city walls. Transport yourself to the Middle Ages, where knights, kings, and mythical dragons roam.

But the magic doesn’t end there. These versatile building blocks also lend themselves to Gothic architecture. Imagine creating intricate spires, flying buttresses, and pointed arches—the very essence of medieval design.

Beyond play, arch blocks serve as captivating room decor. Their inviting forms encourage exploration and storytelling. And when combined with other building sets, children can craft even more unique variations, turning their imagination into tangible structures.

Features:

• 62 building blocks in wooden frame.
• Materials: lime wood, non-toxic water based colour stain/non-toxic plant based oil finish.
• Size: frame length 44,5 cm, single blocks 4 cm thickness, length 2-16 cm..

What are the benefits of block play, specifically focussing on STEAM:

Block play offers a wealth of benefits for children’s development, especially when combined with STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) principles. Let’s explore some of these advantages:

•  Imagination: Block play encourages children to follow their own ideas, fostering creativity and imaginative thinking. Whether they embark on a voyage of discovery or collaborate with friends, blocks provide an open-ended canvas for their imagination.
• Self-expression: Children express themselves through their block creations, even if they are bilingual or non-verbal. The artistry of block play allows them to communicate and share their ideas effectively.
• Problem-solving: Blocks serve as a platform for developing problem-solving and reasoning skills. Children learn firsthand what works and what doesn’t, whether intentionally or as a natural consequence of play.
• Mathematics: The variety of shapes, sizes, and colours in blocks provides ample opportunities for practicing essential math skills. Children can explore measurement, number concepts, symmetry, balance, and estimation while playing with blocks.
• Fine motor development: Handling blocks promotes spatial awareness and hand-eye coordination. As children reach for, lift, move, and build with blocks, they strengthen their fingers, hands, and arms.
• Creativity: Blocks are loose parts, allowing children to combine and recombine them in countless ways.
• Science: Through block play, children explore cause-and-effect relationships, experiment, and develop scientific reasoning. Concepts like balance, weight, spatial awareness, and gravity become familiar to them.
• Self-esteem: Taking risks during block play helps children discover their independent ideas. They experience a sense of achievement as they create something unique and new.
• Social and Emotional Development : Block play encourages cooperation, turn-taking, and sharing. Children forge new friendships while co-constructing and negotiating with others.