How to Buy Blocks

Unit block sets are expensive, but they are really a great buy for anyone working with children. What other toy is just as interesting to a one-year-old as it is to a ten-year-old, won’t break, and can be used in different ways day after day? Call and request a catalog.

Lakeshore Learning Materials (800) 421-5354

Community Playthings (800) 777-4244

Child Craft (800) 631-5652

Constructive Playthings (800)448-4115

Primary Educator (800) 444-1773

ABC (800) 669-4222

J.L. Hammett, Co. (800) 333-4600

Beckley Cardy (800) 446-1477

Kaplan (800) 334-2014

Environment (800) EI-CHILD

How to Make Blocks

If you can't afford a set of unit blocks, you can make one yourself. Included here are some plans that can be followed to cut the wood. Make sure you sand the wood well to prevent splinters. The children can even help you sand the wood, once an initial sanding has been completed.