Chalkboard Hollow Blocks - 11 Piece Set

Take playtime to doodling fun with our chalkboard Hollow Blocks! These ingenious blocks offer the classic thrill of building with an exciting twist—chalkboard surfaces ready for mark-making and imaginative doodles. Perfect for any EYFS setting, they invite learners to explore hands-on writing and drawing as they create towering skyscrapers, labelling structures, and crafting roads or bridges connecting to quirky chalk villages.

Bursting with potential, these blocks are the perfect tool for encouraging early writing in a playful and hands-on way. Want to take imaginative play up a notch? Learners can design vibrant cityscapes, complete with and math vehicles, effortlessly weaving numeracy and storytelling into their creations. Build roads or towers with the chalkboard hollow blocks, then connect them to our writable or chalkboard roadways (available separately) to expand into a bustling metropolis or a daring racetrack. Role-play becomes a fun, chalky adventure that’s equal parts educational and mischievous—because who can resist a bit of creativity (and maybe a few chalky fingers)?

These blocks inspire learners to think outside the box, literally! Whether they’re mastering engineering skills or crafting detailed chalk art, each project builds confidence and creativity. Supervision is recommended—not because the blocks can’t handle the fun, but because you might want to join in and try your hand at a doodled masterpiece or two!

Built tough for indoor and outdoor use, your EYFS learners will be building, writing, and imagining their way to new heights of discovery.

Features

• Set of 11 sturdy chalkboard blocks: Crafted from robust wood with a chalk paint finish, this set provides a durable yet lightweight resource for independent or group play. Largest block measures H12 x L48 x W24cm.
• Writable Surface for Markings: The writable surface allows learners to draw their own road markings, parking spaces, or creative designs using chalk. Simply wipe clean and start again!
• Open-ended design for varied play: These hollow blocks are versatile enough to construct everything from towers to tunnels, while the chalkboard finish encourages storytelling and role-play.
• Safe and easy to use: Designed with rounded edges and a smooth finish, these blocks are safe for learners aged 3+ to explore with supervision.
• Weather-resistant for indoor and outdoor use: Built to last, these blocks are perfect for outdoor play as well as indoor creative sessions. Just give them a wipe down after a day of chalk-filled fun!

Benefits

• Encourages early writing and mark-making: With the chalkboard surfaces, learners can experiment with early writing, labels, and storytelling, supporting communication and literacy development.
• Promotes problem-solving and teamwork: The open-ended nature of these blocks encourages learners to collaborate, experiment, and problem-solve as they construct and decorate their creations.
• Develops fine and gross motor skills: Handling the blocks and drawing on their surfaces supports both fine motor skills and larger movements, helping with physical development.
• Enhances imagination and role play: Pair these blocks with other resources like peg people or math vehicles to create imaginative worlds that foster creative thinking and social skills.
• Supports numeracy and spatial awareness: Incorporate math concepts by building numbered blocks, measuring lengths, or planning intricate layouts with the help of chalkboard roadways and the Flexi Road System (available separately).