Benefits:
- Support spatial awareness and early engineering skills
- Encourage problem-solving, planning, and creativity
- Improve fine and gross motor skills through stacking and building
- Safe and quiet option for indoor play
Ways to Adapt:
- Use with water play (some foam blocks float!)
- Combine with other loose parts like small figures for imaginative scenes
- Sort by color, shape, or size to introduce early math skills
- Build on different surfaces (e.g., carpet, trays, foam mats) to explore balance
Top Tips:
- Great for group or solo play
- Ideal for toddlers learning to stack and grasp
- Wipe clean and store in a basket or bin for easy reuse