Building Block Set:Weather Blocks

Enhance your child's understanding of weather with these Wooden Weather Blocks. Children can struggle with abstract concepts, but these tactile toys provide a hands-on learning experience. The vibrant colours add a pop of color to any room and the blocks are perfect for small world or pretend play, encouraging imagination and creativity.

Features:

13 wooden weather blocks set, cloud, snow, sun, heart shape will bring the imagination to creation.

• Material: Basswood
• All blocks are painted with environmentally friendly, water  based paint.
• Product weight: 1200g
  

What our OT says: 

I strongly advocate for open-ended play as a vital component of childhood development. Open-ended play refers to activities that allow children to explore, create, and learn without a predetermined outcome or rigid structure. This type of play fosters creativity, problem-solving, and critical thinking.

Here are some key insights into the importance of open-ended play.

1. Encourages creativity and imagination: Open-ended play allows children to think outside the box, make connections, and explore possibilities.

2. Develops problem-solving skills: Children learn to approach challenges with flexibility and adaptability. Every single block in our open ended play set can represent something else. There are no rules. 

3. Enhances critical thinking: Open-ended play promotes analysis, synthesis, and evaluation of ideas, crucial for decision-making and logical reasoning.

4. Fosters independence and self-directed learning: Children take ownership of their play, making choices and discovering concepts at their own pace.

5. Supports sensory integration and regulation: Open-ended play often incorporates various textures, materials, and sensory experiences, helping children integrate and regulate their senses.

6. Encourages sustainability: Wooden toys and natural materials used in open-ended play promote eco-awareness and a connection to nature.

7. Allows for incremental learning: Children can build upon previous discoveries, gradually developing new skills and understanding.

8. Facilitates social interaction and collaboration: Open-ended play encourages sharing, communication, and teamwork.

9. Reduces screen time: Engaging in open-ended play redirects children's attention from screens to creative exploration.

10. Encourages a growth mindset: Children learn to embrace challenges, view failures as opportunities, and develop resilience.

By incorporating open-ended play into your child's daily routine and gradually adding wooden toys to your collection, you'll provide a solid foundation for their cognitive, social, and emotional development while promoting sustainability and a love for nature.