Block Party: The Importance of Play
http://www.purdue.edu/hhs/extension/programs/detail.aspx?programId=13&category=family Research has shown that through block play children can learn a variety of skills such as math, science, social, physical, new words, pre-reading, creative and problem solving skills. Block Party events provide an opportunity for parents to interact and play with their children while learning how they can help them develop a variety of skills through block play.