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Constructing a Building

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Young scholars work with big boxes to connect big ideas. In this early childhood problem solving lesson, students develop social, language, math, creative-thinking, and problem-solving skills as they work together to plan and design a building using large appliance boxes.

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hobbies, emotional development, social development, social skills

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block play, emotional and social development, hobbies and recreation, social skills, math
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Grade
Pre-K - K
Subjects
Math
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
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For Teacher Use
Duration
3 days
Instructional Strategy
Project-Based Learning
Year
2001
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