Construction works for children. This is not news. There is plenty of evidence over the years from some of the great pioneers, most notably Froebel, and recent research backs this up (see box).
We also have to acknowledge the many early years practitioners, whose names we may not recognise but who have built up their knowledge of how young children learn and develop from their day-to-day observations and have shared their experiences with others. Discussions with parents have added to the evidence that children love to create spaces and to construct, with whatever they can get their hands on.
Construction play is important for young children's learning because:
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