Building Blocks classes create a positive, play-based learning environment and build a strong foundation that helps early learners aged 3-5 prepare for school success. Our experienced instructors know that playing is learning. Children learn age-appropriate reading, writing, math, and science concepts through play. Children enjoy daily instruction, arts and crafts, circle time, outdoor play, and more.
Classes are available at three convenient locations: Chandler Community Center, Chandler Nature Center, and Tumbleweed Recreation Center. All classes are drop-off and require children to be potty-trained.
Building Blocks - Winter 2026
Registration is open for Chandler residents; everyone else on November 6.
Holiday Arts and Crafts
This special session of Building Blocks is 12 days of fun holiday arts, crafts, and activities!
November 30 - December 17
Our Building Blocks program presents a creative curriculum designed to stimulate intellectual curiosity and support cognitive growth.
Early learners will enjoy educational and recreational activities, including arts and crafts, indoor and outdoor games, and group activities.
Building Blocks Alphabet offers the ABCs of play. Give your little scholar an edge in phonics as they participate in educational activities and games.
Upcoming Sessions - Winter 2026
January 4 - March 5
Registration for Residents: November 3 at 10 a.m.
Registration for Non-Residents: November 6 at 10 a.m.
Building Blocks Advanced Alphabet offers the ABCs of play. Give your little scholar an edge in phonics through accelerated educational activities and games.
Upcoming Sessions - Winter 2026
January 4 - March 5
Registration for Residents: November 3 at 10 a.m.
Registration for Non-Residents: November 6 at 10 a.m.
Designed for budding artists, Building Blocks Artists offers a range of painting, paper crafts, and more. Mini-makers are introduced to the world of art through hands-on activities that facilitate powerful learning experiences.
Upcoming Sessions - Winter 2026
January 4 - March 5
Registration for Residents: November 3 at 10 a.m.
Registration for Non-Residents: November 6 at 10 a.m.
Designed for aspiring athletes, Building Blocks Athletes offers a range of small- and large-group games. Mini-athletes are introduced to a world of sports as they sharpen their gross motor skills.
Upcoming Sessions - Winter 2026
January 4 - February 25
Registration for Residents: November 3 at 10 a.m.
Registration for Non-Residents: November 6 at 10 a.m.
Counting comes easily with Building Blocks Numbers. Numbers come alive as they take on the form of fun things like toys, puzzles, and manipulatives. Give your little scholar a mathematical edge through educational activities and games.
Upcoming Sessions - Winter 2026
January 5 - March 4
Registration for Residents: November 3 at 10 a.m.
Registration for Non-Residents: November 6 at 10 a.m.
Math and number awareness come easily, as do one, two, three, with Building Blocks Advanced Numbers. Little mathematicians explore a variety of skills, including number identification, counting, pattern recognition, sorting, and more. Educational activities and games bring numbers to life.
Upcoming Sessions - Winter 2026
January 5 - March 4
Registration for Residents: November 3 at 10 a.m.
Registration for Non-Residents: November 6 at 10 a.m.
Parent Guide
Get the inside scoop on Building Blocks programs. Plus, find all the information you need to prepare your child.
We are proud to announce our adoption of ePACT Network, a health and safety software to better support our participants and make it easier to submit critical data securely!
ePACT makes it far easier for you to share emergency information with us while also ensuring we have access to records anytime, anywhere with the mobile app – even without an internet connection.
Rest assured that you always own your account and the information in it. Have questions or feedback? Please contact our Building Blocks Leader Daisee Vannasap at 480-782-4339.
Family Testimonials
We pride ourselves on bringing excellence and creative fun to our Building Blocks program to help children discover, imagine, and grow. Read more from past Building Blocks families.
"My little one is excited to go to class and talks about how much she enjoys being there. She always talks about how kind and fun her teachers are. They have helped her grow so much this year!"
"We have been with this program for almost 2 years and it is the best program for preschoolers! The hours are flexible, the teachers are great, and my son loves it very much. We appreciate all they do for the little ones!"
"We love our teachers! They are always so welcoming, happy, and it makes our child's day when they greet them at the door. The amount of learning our child has had over the past couple years is incredible! We are so thankful to have had him enrolled in Building Blocks at TRC. Thank you, all Tumbleweed teachers!"
"My son has learned so much and grown so much since his time in the program, and he absolutely loves attending. Three- and four-year-old moods can be intense and tricky, and they handle it all incredibly well. His writing has improved so much, and he has just started writing his name. It is comforting knowing he is in such great hands during his time there, and I feel lucky we have teachers we can trust to leave our child with."
"Our child loves this class and it’s easy to see why. We hear all about the dynamic way you deliver lessons and encourage participation and are pleased that our daughter is learning so much."