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title: "Magic of Childhood: Construction"
description: Having a tuff tray within our childcare centres is a fundamental tool to help children develop through the Playful Learning Approach. We can use tough trays for a variety of different provocations, they can be used for; building, creating and breaking down loose parts, for early math and literacy education to scaffold learning and development. the list is endless. Tuff Trays are fantastic tools for transitioning children from their home to daycare centres. Play is the work of the child and tuff trays are a key tool to help children achieve their hopes and dreams.
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# [Magic of Childhood: Construction](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/the-magic-of-childhood-catalog-construction)

 Written by [Scholars Choice](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/author/scholars-choice) | Dec 5, 2019 7:34:06 PM

**Magic of Childhood: Inspired Construction Play**

Open-ended construction using undefined bricks or blocks such as loose parts allows children to use their imagination to build and create through discovery based learning. Encouraging block play in our childcare centres will create a gateway into; language, writing, math, measurement, and social development. Promote play by setting up provocations for children, help them to grow and develop but remember there is no right or wrong way for children to play.

 

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