What is Block Fest™ NC?

• Block Fest™ is an interactive exhibit for parents as children created by the University of Idaho Parents as Teachers Demonstration Project. Local NC PAT programs will host this exhibit.
• At Block Fest™ NC parents learn about early math and science concepts and that early math leanring is a strong predictor for school readiness.
• Parents discover how they can help their children learn early math and science concepts while they play with blocks through guided play and conversation.
• Block Fest™ also educated the larger community, through media opportunities, about the short- and long-term importance of early math and science learning.

How does Block Fest™ NC exhibit work?

• The Block Fest™ exhibit consists of 5 unique block stations.
• Parents and children spend 10 minutes playing at a block station. Upon signal they clean up their area and move to the next block station. The entire time in the exhibit is 1 hour.
• Information about child development and how children learn math and science concepts are offered at each station by facilitators and by reading informatioal exhibit pieces.
• Facilitators at each station help guide activities that direct play and conversation that promotes learning.
• Parents receive a take-home booklet, Playing and learning with Blocks!, written by Block Fest™ developers.

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