Towers

We have many different types of blocks.  I can not have them all out at the same time — there simply isn’t enough room.  I rotate the various block sets so we have a chance to try them all.  The wooden blocks are the most popular.

‘Towers’ are the favorite thing to build.  Sometimes it is all about the height;

 

Sometimes there is more detail;

 

Often, once we master a new feature we like to include it in all our buildings;

 

And combine features together;

 

Until they become more than just a tower — this one is a ‘camera’

 

This ‘tower’ eventually became a ‘wall’;

 

And this one is an amazing caslte;

But the towers don’t just get built in the block area.  There are some in the housekeeping area too.

 

 

And outside where there are exciting new elements available;

 

 

But my favourite thing about towers is that they are magnetic.  No matter who starts building a tower it will ultimately become a group project.  From “Can I help you?” to “Can you pass me that piece?” to “Hey, maybe we can use this.” towers build collaboration and cooperation.