Welcome back to our latest edition of The Spotlight, where we highlight innovative resources that bring learning to life. In this edition, we’re shining a light on a truly versatile outdoor learning essential, our Chalkboard Building Blocks.

Designed especially for primary schools, these unique blocks transform outdoor classrooms into dynamic, interactive learning spaces where creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking can thrive. Our blocks are so brilliant that they were recently awarded winner of the Imaginative Role Play (8–11 years) Award at the Creative Play Awards 2025!

What Makes our Chalkboard Building Blocks So Special?

These blocks are a powerful blend of construction, creativity, and curriculum learning. Each square and rectangular block features a smooth chalkboard surface, allowing children to draw, write, plan, label, and problem-solve directly onto their builds.

From maths and STEM to art and communication, learning quite literally comes to life on every block.

Key Benefits

Encourages Critical Thinking & Problem Solving

Children can design, plan, adapt, and refine their structures. The blocks allow for developing reasoning, resilience, and problem-solving skills through hands-on play.

Promotes Collaboration & Communication

Perfect for group projects, these blocks encourage teamwork as pupils share ideas, negotiate designs, and work together to build and solve challenges.

Interactive Chalkboard Surfaces

The writable surfaces invite children to:
• Draw plans and diagrams
• Label shapes and structures
• Write numbers, letters, or words
• Express ideas creatively

This boosts visual engagement and supports a wide range of learning styles, perfect for a classroom with a diverse range of learners!

Supports STEM & Maths Learning

Ideal for exploring:
• Geometry and shape
• Measurement and spatial awareness
• Engineering and design concepts

Children can test ideas in real time by building, adjusting, and learning through doing.

Durable, Safe & Outdoor-Ready

Crafted from high-quality, non-toxic materials, these blocks are built to withstand everyday classroom and outdoor use. When playtime’s over, simply wipe clean with a damp cloth and they’re ready to go again.

Ways to Use Chalkboard Building Blocks

Chalkboard Building Blocks are versatile enough for nearly every area of learning. Here are some practical ideas for using them in your classroom or outdoor space:

• Building a village – Plan and create a mini community, adding roads, houses, and landmarks.
• Building a tower – Explore height, balance, and stability while experimenting with designs.
• Mark making – Practice drawing, patterns, or simple sketches directly on the blocks.
• Fine motor skills – Draw roads, paths, or shapes to strengthen hand-eye coordination.
• Storytelling – Each block becomes part of a story. Students write or draw one sentence or scene per block, then assemble a “story wall” and share it aloud.
• Sentence building – Use the blocks to construct sentences, encouraging literacy and grammar skills.
• Numeracy – Practice addition, subtraction, and multiplication by writing numbers or equations on the blocks and stacking solutions together.
• Art & mural creations – Children can create individual chalk drawings on blocks, then combine them into a larger collaborative mural or pattern.
• Outdoor STEM challenges – Build towers, bridges, or other structures and record ideas on the blocks.
• Collaborative problem-solving tasks – Encourage teamwork and creativity through group challenges.

These blocks are available in sets of 12, 24, or 48, making them ideal for small group work or whole-class activities.

Our Chalkboard Building Blocks are a brilliant way to blend play, creativity, and purposeful learning. They invite children to think, talk, build, draw, and collaborate, all while learning outdoors in an engaging, hands-on way.

A simple idea with endless learning potential, check out this innovative product on our website today!