Play-based Language Activities for Blocks | Parent education Video & Handouts

Using play-based activities to practice language skills is developmentally appropriate and fun for both of you! I’ve combined video demonstrations and PDFs to make this easy for you to do in the classroom or at home!

This pack uses classic wooden blocks to target language skills which typically develop between 2-5 years including: prepositions, turn-taking, answering questions, following directions, early concepts and more!* By “going deep” with one toy, you can minimize sanitizing/picking-up time and avoid “losing attention from switching out materials. Plus, it shows children how to be creative and flexible!

Designed for professionals or families, this pack includes:

• Videos: Four overview videos with general tips on teaching, selecting blocks and symbolic play; 18 short (1-3 min) videos, each showcasing a different language activity. There is a total of 45 min of video content!
• PDFs: 18 full sheet activity descriptions with video link that can be digitally sent to parents; 18 half sheet (b&w) activity descriptions to print and send home; 18 quarter sheet activity description “cheat sheets” so you always have a friendly reminder of “what else can I do?”
• Bonuses! Activity/goals quick reference chart, block themed book recommendations, additional block themed art projects and group activity

*Activity targets include:

• Social skills
• Following directions (simple and multi-step)
• Cooperative play
• Symbolic play
• Early concepts
• Prepositions
• Pronouns
• Sequencing
• Counting 1:1
• Answering questions
• Verb tenses
• Sorting/categories/attributes
• Quantity concepts
• Story retelling
• Asking questions
• Negatives
• Comparatives -er and -est
• Pre-reading skills

Also available:

Playtime for Final Consonant Deletion

Playtime for S blends

Playtime for K and G

Playtime for F and V