We all know children love the Block Centre—but did you know it is one of the richest areas for learning in your classroom? During block play, children naturally explore important math and science concepts while also developing language, social skills, and the ability to self-regulate big emotions.

In this engaging and practical workshop, Tanya will guide educators in transforming their block area into a dynamic learning space that supports school readiness and lays the foundation for lifelong success. Participants will explore how intentional setup, thoughtful material selection, and purposeful educator interactions can elevate block play into meaningful, curriculum-rich experiences.

Learn how to design a block area that captures children’s interest, sustains engagement, and encourages deeper levels of thinking and collaboration. When children are fully engaged in meaningful play, behaviour challenges decrease and learning opportunities increase.

Participants will:

• Understand the developmental learning happening during block play (math, science, language, creative and social-emotional)
• Learn how to set up an engaging, well-organized block centre
• Explore strategies to extend children’s thinking and play through intentional interactions
• Discover ways to support self-regulation and social skills through block play
• Gain ideas to keep children deeply engaged in meaningful, purposeful play

Fall in love with block play all over again and leave inspired to create a block area that truly supports learning, engagement, and success for every child.