Play Therapy With Children: Modalities for Change (Chapter 3: Block Play)
Document Type
Book
Publication Date
2021
Publication Title
American Psychological Association
Abstract
Children are natural builders. Constructing and deconstructing with blocks, children often test their theories about the physical and social world. They create block structures to share their thoughts, beliefs, and interests based on culture and experience, tempered by their developmental level. A child’s innate impulse to construct with blocks starts early in life and appears to be a universal human tendency (Schaefer, 2016). Accordingly, this innate desire makes blocks one of the most versatile play materials available to children.
Recommended Citation
Peabody, Mary Anne Dr., "Play Therapy With Children: Modalities for Change (Chapter 3: Block Play)" (2021). Faculty and Staff Scholarship. 55.
https://digitalcommons.usm.maine.edu/usm-faculty-and-staff-scholarship/55
