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Building block is advantageous to the child’s development both physically, by improving their coordination and accuracy, especially with the hands. Intellectual benefits include allowing them to know the different shapes, colors and members of the alphabet in a fun filled and exciting way. Socially, the child learns how to have fun with others and this instills cooperation and unity with other age mates. They learn communication skills and a sense of team work that will have a great impact to their future in school as well as the work place. There is much a child can obtain in terms of creativity from a single building block. This is also a benefit and a good reason to have a set on your child’s toy collection. There are a few ways in which the benefits of building blocks can be enhanced. The first is by involving yourself in your child’s building block games. Get down on the floor with your child, if your free time and their play time collide. According to research, a child may get more from playing with a building block if there is someone close to demonstrate how to go about it. Also, it may be a good idea to offer suggestions on the type of structures to build. Using the pictured on the packaging of the toy set would be a good idea to get started. Other diagrams may also inspire them to think further. The third method, which has so far proven to be quite effective, is the use of accessories. This may have a positive impact on the child’s language and communication skills. Using accessories like toy cars and people may also be quite helpful in terms of enhancing realism and provoking construction ideas for small projects. Story time for kids is normally a fun and adventurous experience for them, and parents can be sure of the best when they combine story time with a practical activity like a building block set. Further accessorizing using the earlier mentioned methods to bring parts of the story into reality may bring a realistic picture into play. This method is also a way to improve pretend play between parent and child. Parents may also encourage children to try out cooperative building projects. This is by allowing them to interact with other children their age in building block game and this may help them improve on their social skills.
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