Notch Blocks Outdoor Construction Set - 89 pieces

Notch Blocks offer children an engaging and sustainable building experience, crafted from FSC-certified eucalyptus wood. Each block features smooth, sanded edges and interlocking notches, enabling the construction of large, stable structures with endless design possibilities. This 89-piece set includes a variety of shapes and sizes, such as long and short straight pieces, rooftops, and tunnels, encouraging collaborative play and group participation. Additionally, the set comes with 11 double-sided, thick cardboard activity cards that provide guidance on various constructions and illustrate real-world applications, enhancing the educational value. Suitable for both indoor and outdoor use with proper care, these blocks allow children to explore their creativity while developing essential skills.‹

Educational Benefits

• Enhances Social Interaction: Collaborative building projects promote teamwork, communication, and cooperative play among children.‹
• Develops Hand-Eye Coordination: Manipulating the blocks to fit together improves dexterity and coordination skills.‹
• Encourages Problem-Solving: Designing and constructing various structures challenges children to think critically and solve spatial problems.‹
• Introduces Mathematical Concepts: Building with different shapes and sizes helps children understand geometry, measurement, and spatial relationships.‹

Classroom Ideas

• Group Construction Projects: Divide students into teams to collaboratively build structures, fostering teamwork and communication skills.‹
• Storytelling Integration: Encourage students to create structures that represent scenes from stories or historical events, enhancing comprehension and creativity.‹
• Mathematics Exploration: Use the blocks to teach concepts such as symmetry, patterns, and basic arithmetic by counting and categorizing pieces.‹
• Science Investigations: Incorporate the blocks into lessons about balance, stability, and engineering principles by challenging students to build earthquake-resistant structures.‹

Safety & Information

• Age Recommendation: Suitable for children aged 3 years and older.‹
• Materials: Made from durable, FSC-certified eucalyptus wood with a natural finish, ensuring a tactile connection with natural materials.‹
• Block Sizes:
  • Largest Block: 76 cm (length) x 7.5 cm (width).‹
  • Smallest Block: 15 cm (length) x 7.5 cm (width).‹
• Care Instructions:
  • Store in a cool, dry place when not in use; avoid leaving outdoors to prevent weathering.‹
  • Exposure to water and sunlight may cause the wood to weather to a soft grey, which is a natural change in colour; however, repeated exposure can lead to splitting and cracking.‹
  • Blocks have a natural, unfinished surface to enhance the sensory experience; occasional light sanding may be required to maintain smoothness.‹
  • Regular maintenance will preserve the blocks' appearance and longevity.‹
• Safety Information:
  • Blocks are designed with smooth edges to ensure safe handling by children.‹
  • As a natural product, colour variations may occur between sets.‹