Building with Blocks: Enhance Spatial Reasoning and Fine Motor Skills

Question 1

Which block shape looks like a triangle when you look at it from the side?

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Triangular prism

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Cube

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Rectangular prism

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Sphere

Question 2

When building a house with blocks, which block shape should you use to make the roof?

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Triangle block

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Flat block

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Tall block

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Round block

Question 3

When we build with blocks, it's like being on a team. How can we be good teammates?

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Take turns choosing and building with the blocks.

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Only play with the blocks we want.

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Build everything ourselves and not let others help.

Question 4

When playing with blocks, it's important to be safe. Which of these things is NOT safe to do when playing with blocks?

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Throw blocks at others

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Build a tall tower on a sturdy base

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Share blocks with friends

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Clean up blocks after playing

Question 5

You have a pile of blocks. You want to build a tall tower. Which block shape would you use at the bottom of your tower?

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A rectangular prism

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A cube

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A triangular prism

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A cylinder

Question 6

We have blocks in different shapes. Which block shape can we use to make a roof?

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Triangular prism

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Cube

Question 7

What shape has four equal sides?

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Square

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Triangle

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Circle

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Rectangle

Question 8

Imagine you're playing with blocks. You can pretend they're anything you want. What's something special you've built with blocks?

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A castle with a drawbridge and a moat

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A car that you drove around the room

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A tower that was as tall as you could make it

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I didn't use my blocks to pretend

Question 9

When building a tall tower, which block shape would make it strong and stand up straight?

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Cube

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Triangular prism

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Sphere

Question 10

Which block is shaped like a cube?

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A block with six squares

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A block with three squares and three triangles

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A block with two long and two short ends

Question 11

Which block has 6 flat squares on its sides and is used to build towers?

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Cube

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Sphere

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Triangular prism

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Cylinder

Question 12

Why is it important to think about how steady and balanced your tower will be when you build with blocks?

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So that your tower doesn't fall down

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So that your tower looks nice

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So that you can build it higher

Question 13

You're building a block castle with friends. How can you work together to make a great castle?

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Each person builds a part of the castle, then you put them together.

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One person tells everyone what to do.

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Everyone builds whatever they want.

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Everyone builds their own castle.

Question 14

We have two blocks: a rectangle and a triangle. What is the same and different about them?

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They are both 3D shapes with flat sides, and you can build a tower with them.

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They are different colors.

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They can be made of wood or plastic.

Question 15

Can we use blocks to tell a story?

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Yes, we can build all sorts of things with blocks, even stories!

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No, blocks are only for building houses and towers.

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I'm not sure. I've never tried to build with blocks before.

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I'm not interested in building with blocks.

Question 16

Can you build a block structure that can move in a fun way, like rolling, spinning, or sliding?

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Yes, I can build a block structure that moves.

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No, I cannot build a block structure that moves.

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I'm not sure if I can build a block structure that moves.

Question 17

How can we use blocks to make patterns?

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Using different colors and shapes in a repeating order

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Stacking blocks only on top of each other

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Building only towers

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Building only houses

Question 18

When building a cat with blocks, which block could you use to make the whiskers?

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A long, thin block

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A round block

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A square block

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A triangular block

Question 19

When you're done playing with your blocks, where should you put them?

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Put them in the toy bin

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Leave them on the floor

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Throw them away

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Hide them under the couch

Question 20

Which building block can you use to make a tall tower?

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Long rectangular block

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Square block

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Triangle block

Question 21

How do you put blocks together to make them stand up?

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Fit them together like puzzle pieces

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Push them together loosely

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Stack them any way you want

Question 22

What should you do if your block tower falls down?

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Start building again from the bottom

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Give up building

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Keep adding blocks on top

Question 23

Which is NOT a good rule to follow when playing with blocks?

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Run around with blocks in your hands

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Be gentle with the blocks

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Build only on the floor

Question 24

What's the best way to clean up blocks?

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Put them neatly in a container

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Throw them all together in a pile

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Line them up in a row

Question 25

What different things can you build with blocks?

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A house with a roof and walls

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A bridge that goes over a river

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A tower that is tall and strong

Question 26

When we build with blocks, why is it important to think about where each block goes?

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To make our buildings strong and not fall down

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To make our buildings look pretty

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To make our buildings really tall

Question 27

When playing with blocks, is it important to share them with friends?

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Yes

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No

Question 28

How can we use blocks to show our feelings?

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Build a happy face

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Build a sad face

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Build a tall tower

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Build a house

Question 29

Which block shape can stand up the best?

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Cube

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Triangle

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Circle

Question 30

A block with six flat sides is called a what?

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Cube

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Square

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Rectangle

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Triangle

Question 31

What do you call a block with a hole in the middle?

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Tunnel block

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Square block

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Triangle block

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Circle block

Question 32

A tower is a 3D shape. What does 3D mean?

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Three dimensions

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Three sides

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Three parts

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Three colors

Question 33

Which block looks like a box with all sides the same length?

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A block with 4 equal sides and 4 corners

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A block with 2 long sides and 2 short sides

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A block with a round shape

Question 34

How many blocks would you need to build a tower with 3 floors?

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6 blocks

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3 blocks

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10 blocks

Question 35

Which block would be the best to use as the bottom part of a building?

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A big square block

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A thin long block

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A small triangle block

Question 36

Which block is taller?

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A block that is 4 inches high

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A block that is 3 inches high

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A block that is 2 inches high

Question 37

Which of these structures is different from the others?

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Ball

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Tower

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House

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Bridge

Question 38

How can you make a block tower taller?

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Add blocks on top

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Remove blocks from the bottom

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Make the blocks bigger

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You can't make it taller

Question 39

Which block should you place on the bottom to make the tower more stable?

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A large block

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A small block

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A medium block

Question 40

What is this block called?

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Cube

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Brick

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Prism

Question 41

Which of these is a good way to make a strong block structure?

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Using interlocking blocks

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Using glue

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Stacking blocks horizontally

Question 42

Let's imagine these blocks are cars. How can you use them to build a car?

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Build the blocks to look like a car, with wheels and a body.

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Stack the blocks like a tower.

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Make the blocks flat like a road.

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Use the blocks to build a bridge.

Question 43

When you build with blocks, what can you learn about how things stay up?

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Balance and gravity

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Building a house

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Counting

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Drawing

Question 44

What is a good way to connect blocks together when building?

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Push them together tightly

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Use glue

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Tie them with string

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Balance them on top of each other

Question 45

What is the best way to build a tall tower?

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Use a big base and stack blocks up straight.

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Build the tower as tall as you can, without a big base.

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Lean the tower to one side to make it stronger.

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Use lots of different shapes and sizes of blocks.

Question 46

Which of these is NOT a part of a house?

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Fence

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Windows

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Roof

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Door

Question 47

What is the best way to make a block bridge strong?

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Use long, straight blocks and support the middle.

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Use lots of different shapes and sizes of blocks.

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Use blocks with curved edges.

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Build the bridge as high as you can.

Question 48

Why is it good to play with blocks?

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It helps you learn about shapes and how to build things.

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You can build something that will last forever.

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It makes a lot of noise.

Question 49

What is the most important thing to remember when playing with blocks?

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Keep yourself and others safe!

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Build as high as you can.

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Use all the blocks at once.

Question 50

What is the best way to clean up blocks?

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Put them away in the special block place.

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Leave them on the floor.

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Throw them in the trash.

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Kick them under the bed.

Question 51

What is the best way to solve a problem when playing with blocks with a friend?

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Talk to your friend and try to find a solution that works for everyone.

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Take the blocks away from your friend.

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Hit your friend.

Question 52

Let's say you want to build a castle with blocks. Which blocks are best for making the tall towers of the castle?

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Tall, rectangular blocks

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Round, circular blocks

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Small, square blocks

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Sloped, triangular blocks

Question 53

You want to build a block house, with walls, a roof, and a door. What is a good way to start building it?

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First build the walls, then put the roof on top

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Build the chimney first

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Put the roof on first, then the walls

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Start with the door and windows

Question 54

Building with blocks can be done in different ways. Which of these is NOT one of them?

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Playing with blocks by yourself, without talking to others

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Playing with blocks together with friends

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Building together and helping each other

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Pretending that your blocks are toys and characters

Question 55

You're building a block bridge over a pretend river. What's the most important thing to think about so that your bridge doesn't fall down?

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Making sure the bridge is balanced and has enough support

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Making the bridge as tall and wide as possible

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Choosing blocks of different colors and shapes

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Using blocks with different textures and patterns

Question 56

When you play with blocks, what's one of the good things it can help you learn?

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How to imagine things in 3D and understand space

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How to share and play nicely with others

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New words and their meanings

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How to jump up and down really high

Question 57

Oops! Your block tower fell down. What should you do now?

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Take a deep breath, try to build it again, and see if you can make it even better

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Cry and ask for help

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Get mad and give up

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Blame someone else for knocking it over

Question 58

What can you learn by building with blocks?

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How to make things stand up

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How to sing a song

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How to ride a bike

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How to bake a cake

Question 59

How do you build a tall tower?

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Stack the blocks on top of each other

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Build a tall wall

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Put them next to each other

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Use all different kinds of blocks

Question 60

What makes a block structure strong?

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A wide base

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A tall top

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Lots of colors

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Small blocks

Question 61

What do we do with the blocks when we are finished playing?

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Put them in the bin

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Hide them

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Throw them away

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Leave them on the floor

Question 62

How do you share your block building with a friend?

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Show them your building and talk about it

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Hide your building

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Break your building

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Give them all the blocks

Question 63

What can building with blocks help you learn?

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How to use your hands

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How to fly

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How to talk to animals

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How to read

Question 64

What is a good way to start building?

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Make a small building first

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Make a big building right away

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Copy someone else's building