Train Track
10 min
1 participantLearn left to right reading direction, notions of alignment to complete the track made of bricks and drive the train.
Let's play!
Add bricks to finish the long train track at the top of the base plate.
Pretend your finger is a train moving along the track.
How to prepare
1 base plate
16 bricks
1 bowl
Place one brick on the base plate: reading position, at the top left corner, to begin the train track.
Facilitation tips
Ask “Where is the train going?”.
Affix the base plate to the wall in a vertical plane to change perspective and facilitate understanding spatial notion.
Possible variations
Change the starting number of bricks.
Add more tracks.
Download & print
Children will develop these holistic skills
physical skills
- Learn through action, observation, analysis of personal action and observed activity: Repeat a gesture for stabilization and effectiveness
emotional skills
- Control motor skills and emotional commitment to succeed in simple actions
creative skills
- Utilize adapted games/materials during free time
cognitive skills
- Recognize size concepts and relationships
social skills
- Comply with directions and limits from adults
Did you know?
Children have different learning interests and needs, and a great facilitator combines practices (free play, guided play and instruction) to meet children where they are and support them to grow.
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