Creative Value of Building Blocks Constructive, open-ended play Creative opportunities: Play develops as child grows from lining up to stacking to bridging to creating enclosures to thematic play. Testing attractiveness of structures Pretend play structures Rewards: Demonstrates math concepts Develops ability to visualize relationships Demonstrates balance and gravity Develops social skills Helps coping with frustration Builds self-esteem Develops large and small motor skills Develops eye-hand coordination ANOTHER CREATIVITY INSTITUTE EXTRA

Guidecraft's Junior Building Blocks are oversized, but hollow so they're not too heavy. The Guidecraft Junior Building Blocks features include:

• This 16-piece set is constructed using Baltic birch and northern hardwoods.
• Edges are rounded and surfaces are sanded smooth for special and hours of creative play.
• Building blocks are sealed and finished inside and out.
• Guidecraft smooth unit blocks are made to resist dents and dings.
• The edges of these building blocks are finely sanded and rounded to eliminate any sharp corners, and are splinter-free to be easy on young hands.
• Guidecraft building blocks are guaranteed for life.
• Weight of set is 54 pounds.

Unit Blocks help children learn basic number concepts, develop logical thinking and improve motor skills. Building blocks, like many traditional toys, have other educational advantages for a child with ADHD. With building blocks, the number of positive outcomes is limitless, so children can continue playing until they've reached a level of personal satisfaction.

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Read about the child development value of wooden and oversized building blocks here.

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