On Tuesday, 11 August 2026, the children of TK B Al Siddiq took part in a play-based learning activity at the Block Centre. On this occasion, the children were invited to build a flag tower using wooden blocks. The activity provided a space for them to express their ideas and imagination through block structures of their own creation.
Before beginning the activity, the teacher first explained the rules for playing at the Block Centre. The children were encouraged to understand how to pick up, use, and put away the blocks safely. The teacher also reminded them to use the blocks appropriately and to ensure that the activity remained orderly and enjoyable.
After the rules had been explained, the teacher introduced the activity, which was to build a flag tower using blocks. The teacher explained the basic points that needed to be considered while still giving the children the freedom to determine the shape and arrangement of their structures according to their individual ideas. The children then began selecting the blocks they needed and arranging them to create their own towers.
Throughout the activity, each child was able to create a different structure according to their imagination and creativity. Some children built tall towers using carefully arranged blocks, while others added additional sections as decorations or tried to create structures that differed from the example provided. This freedom to explore gave the children opportunities to learn how to make decisions and complete the structures they had planned.
Building a flag tower also provided a range of developmental benefits. Arranging blocks can help develop fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, spatial awareness, creativity, and problem-solving skills. The children learnt to consider the balance of their structures, choose appropriately sized blocks, and try again when their arrangements did not turn out as expected.
After the building activity was completed, the teacher conducted a recalling session with the children. They were given the opportunity to talk about what they had built, how they had created it, and how they felt during the activity. Through recalling, the children learnt to reflect on their play experiences, express their ideas, and listen to their friends’ stories.
As part of developing a sense of responsibility, the activity concluded with tidying up the blocks that had been used. The children worked together to return the blocks to their proper places. This routine helped foster discipline, responsibility, cooperation, and care for the learning environment.
Through the flag-tower building activity at the Block Centre, the children of TK B Al Siddiq gained an enjoyable and meaningful learning experience. They did not simply learn how to build using blocks, but also learnt to follow rules, develop creativity, solve problems, communicate their ideas and creations, and take responsibility for the materials they used. Through play, children are able to learn actively through experiences that are meaningful and closely connected to their world.
By Inka Amalia, S.Pd