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For some kids, hands-on kinesthetic learning is the only way. For all kids, it's the fun way. In a room full of children and KEVA Planks, attention spans lengthen, concentration intensifies, creativity is focused, voices are muted, teamwork happens, excitement builds, projects flow, and children yearn to learn. Children who play with blocks/ planks tend to do better in mathematics and science. Physically handling the blocks builds a fundamental understanding of quantities, equality, geometry, etc. Research is revealing the importance of playing with blocks/ planks for students of all ages. Bridge challenges. Physics challenges- "Build the widest structure with only two planks touching the ground." Simple parameters with unlimited solutions. Students must experiment with the forces on cantilevers, fulcrums, balance, triangulation etc. Explore the golden mean, optimum proportions. Structures can be incredibly complex. Probem solving, teamwork, creativity happen automatically. Students feel like, engineers, inventors and sculptors. The level of concentration will impress you. Exceptional children build exceptional structures.

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For some kids, hands-on kinesthetic learning is the only way. For all kids, it's the fun way. In a room full of children and KEVA Planks, attention spans lengthen, concentration intensifies, creativity is focused, voices are muted, teamwork happens, excitement builds, projects flow, and children yearn to learn. Children who play with blocks/ planks tend to do better in mathematics and science. Physically handling the blocks builds a fundamental understanding of quantities, equality, geometry, etc. Research is revealing the importance of playing with blocks/ planks for students of all ages. Bridge challenges. Physics challenges- "Build the widest structure with only two planks touching the ground." Simple parameters with unlimited solutions. Students must experiment with the forces on cantilevers, fulcrums, balance, triangulation etc. Explore the golden mean, optimum proportions. Structures can be incredibly complex. Probem solving, teamwork, creativity happen automatically. Students feel like, engineers, inventors and sculptors. The level of concentration will impress you. Exceptional children build exceptional structures.

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