Block play is one of the most overlooked but most valuable teaching tools in a classroom. I’m talking open-ended, no restrictions block play.  Blocks are open-ended and they really encourage the creativeness that children have and allows their imagination to come out in a very physical way.

Carla's Block Centre Suggestions

Large blocks.

Wicker baskets

Smaller blocks

Ramps

Sticks

Boxes. 

Loose parts

Material

Toys with cars, people and animals.

Tree trunks

Non-fiction books about buildings around the world. Fiction books 

Post-it Notes