Building games include any activity in which children build something, such as using Legos® or wooden blocks. Children have been playing these games with different toys for generations, and it continues to be a valuable addition to your playroom. Construction play contributes to child development in a fun way that engages your young one.

How Construction Play Helps Child Development

1. Imagination

Construction fosters creativity and imagination. When playing with blocks or Legos, kids look at the items and imagine creating something out of them. This teaches them to look beyond a single direction of thinking. They are encouraged to think outside the box, and that type of imagination is valuable for problem-solving later in life.

2. Motor Skills

Working with rudimentary building materials is excellent practice for kids’ motor skills. As they grab the items and place them, they develop the muscles in their arms and hands. As they practice placing items with care so that they balance properly, it helps with their fine motor movement.

3. Spatial Awareness

This type of play is excellent for developing spatial awareness, an understanding of where their body and other objects are in space. As they sit on the floor and reach for the blocks to place something, they learn how to interact with the world around them. They build depth perception, practice hand-eye coordination, and even gain a hands-on understanding of the laws of physics.

Great Beginnings uses a variety of tools and games for well-rounded child development in St. Charles and Cotteville, MO. Their highly trained, licensed staff and well-rounded curriculum build a strong foundation for confidence and academic excellence. Learn more about their early childhood education programs online, and call to get started. Reach their St. Charles location at (636) 724-5048 or their Cottleville location at (636) 447-4212.