Introduction to Base 10 Blocks Base 10 blocks are a staple in math education. They help students visualize mathematical concepts. Each block represents a different value in the base 10 system. There are single units, rods of ten, flats of a hundred, and cubes of a thousand. Teachers use these…
Part 1: The History and Evolution of Building Blocks Building blocks have been a staple for children’s play since the early 1900s when the first interlocking bricks were patented and produced. These early building blocks were simplistic in design and limited in their ability to create complex structures. However, over…