Build It developing thinking skills

This downloadable PDF introduces Writer’s Block—a hands-on classroom tool designed to help learners physically build their thinking. It outlines how teachers can use the blocks at three key levels: structuring words for meaning, expanding and combining sentences, and organising ideas at a conceptual level. With practical examples ranging from phonics to argument building, this guide supports teachers in creating engaging, collaborative learning experiences. Build It is ideal for educators seeking to make abstract ideas more concrete and thinking skills more visible—without relying on exercise books or passive worksheets.