Building Blocks and Impro with Kids

My 6 year old is a perfectionist. I noticed he blocked himself constantly when building structures using Widgets. His wasn't willing to be 'average' or 'let to' ... and yet when drawing pictures he Improvises beautifully.

Enter Dad! I set a simple limitation-rule ... 'don't stall, don't think, just build as quickly as you can', 'one piece at a time'. Later we even try to build with our eyes closed.

Result = loads of fun, lots of great structures, collaboration in action

Here's the blog post - http://www.yesandspace.com.au/?p=431

Geoff

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