I am sharing a post called Book Activity: Pledge of Allegiance and that includes how to make an American flag mobile. After reading this post, I would love for you to stop by Not Just Cute to check it out. Let me share with you why taking time to play is important. Here is special time my son and I had recently taking time to play.Taking Time to Play
Sometimes I know just what you want to play when I go the closet that houses all of the games, building toys, and crafts supplies.
Sometimes my child knows what we should play together as his eyes scan the two shelves that house their things.
The game or toys just jumps out at them and calls to be played with.
Bristle Blocks were calling to JDaniel last Tuesday when we took time to play together in the afternoon.
Our morning had been busy. JDaniel was in his first day of a three day camp on the Orient at his preschool. I had been rushing around getting things ready for my trip to the Type A Conference and gathering the foods my guys would need while I was gone.
It was wonderful to just sit at the kitchen table and work with Bristle Blocks.
JDaniel had in his mind that we needed to create the building and car on the front of the box. He pointed them out as soon as we sat down.
We tried constructing the building just as it was on the box. It was a little difficult though. We bought the box of Bristle Blocks used and I think some of the pieces are missing. We had to substitute some pieces with others.
There was also a stability issue with our structure. It kept wobbling and swaying. I suggested to JDaniel that it was caused by an earthquake that we couldn’t feel, but the building could.
He smiled and laughed at me or with me and then tried to help me add blocks to make it more stable. The car he had seen on the box he told me he wanted to create all on his own. He knew how to do it and was going to show me that he could.
As the sun shone on the kitchen table lighting the way for the car to travel across the road made from the slats in the blinds, JDaniel pushed his car forward. He had created it all on his own.
Taking time to play always gives me insight as to how JDaniel is doing. Today he showed me has the patience to create the replica of a car on box, the desire to work together to complete a task, and great laugh.
I hope you will take time to play with your child today!
Thanks for the reminder 8) Sometimes I get so caught up with cleaning, organizing etc and brush the kids away….
Bristle blocks are so much fun!
What a great activity – I remember these blocks from my childhood – we called them Stickle Bricks. I’m after some for my children but they are very difficult to get hold of. This is such a great idea for a series as well 🙂
Would you believe I have the bristle blocks from when I was a kid? Course they are missing a lot of pieces too, and the original box is long gone. Looks like JDaniel had some great creations.
I have never heard of bristle blocks! I love that he built that car all by himself!
Those moments of full connection are so priceless!
Oh how we love our Bristle blocks. Lovely blog! I love the colors!
Tara
Nowhere to go But Crazy
I think this is such a great reminder and concept- taking time to play is SO important! I love those blocks…what fun!
Such a great reminder!
I really love that he was so determined to build things and a little “earthquake” wasn’t gonna stop him. 🙂
I remember having those blocks as a child. I should see if I can find some now- my boys would love them.
This looks like so much fun! I’m glad you guys had a good time.
I loved bristle blocks when I was a teacher. I should get more now, my boys would love them! Thanks for the reminder, too. 🙂
We used to have a lot of fun with those bristle blocks! And they made great teethers, too.
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I think when Nolan gets older I am so buying some of these!
Those looks like so much fun! I remember those from when I was a kid! Love child lead activities! Have fun at the conference!
Love this reminder – I love blocks and building supplies for realy open ended play!
Thanks for stopping by The Sunday Showcase, hope to see you there again next week!
Charlotte
makedoandfriend.com
what a great reminder… love that he completed it 🙂
not to mention, I REMEMBER THOSE BLOCKS from when my brother was younger 🙂
I totally agree about following our child’s lead and taking time to “just” play because play for them is of course how they learn. (And I even named my blog after this concept!) We all need this reminder, don’t we?!
Tracy ~ Followinghisleadtoday.com
Looks like fun. Thank you for sharing with us on Saturday Show and Tell. I hope you’ll join us again this week!
-Mackenzie
http://www.cheeriosandlattes.com
i forgot about those blocks! fun!