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Discovery Building Sets

“To give a child a mechanical toy is equivalent to playing for him” – Walter Wood –

Who Are We?

Explorers.  Parents.  Grandparents to a Curious Bunch with a Passion for Play. 

Welcome! We are Joseph and Kimberli, Co-founders of Discovery Building Sets.

We are here to help you enhance childhood experiences by focusing on building sets and block play’s positive influence on our children.

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Start here and check out all the activities, inspiration, and ways to engage with your toddlers and preschoolers.

Children Playing With Blocks

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All about block play, the stages of block play, block activities, and creating a block center.

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Learning Through Play Activities

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Explore playful learning activities and the importance of play in early childhood development.

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Early Childhood Development

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Discover and learn all about the early childhood development of toddlers and preschoolers.

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