These are activities that we have learned through occupational and visual therapy. I don't know the real names for them so I have made up my own! Use blocks sets such as - Parquetry Block Super Set, Pattern Blocks and Boards
Block Talk
Object - For the child to build the exact same block formation with verbal cues only. In turn for the adult to be able to build the exact same block formation with verbal cues from the child only.
Set up - Have the child sit across from the adult with a partition of some kind in between making it impossible for the either side to see what is being built.
Activity - Using only 2-3 blocks, the adults forms a block creation. Using directional words (below, on top of, over, etc) describe to the child what the block formation looks like. The child then needs to build the exact same thing.
Increasing the Difficulty - To increase the difficult, add more blocks. Also add colors into the descriptions. Trade roles and have the child do the describing.
Blind Blocks
Object - For the child to be able to form a picture of an object in their mind by touch only. The child has to identify an object without seeing it.
Set up - Have the child sit across from the adult. Place shapes and various objects into a non-transparent bag.
Activity - Without looking at the shape, have the child tell you what shape it is.
Increasing the Difficulty - Use the TOUCH & MATCH
What's Missing
Place a few items on the table in front of the child. Have the child turn away while you take one object away. Have the child tell you what object is missing.
Read Rummage Sale: A Fun Book of Shapes and Colors by Neil Morris - 
Block Patterns
Block patterns can be created from cards as well as block examples. Your Therapy Source offers a few free cards to print off.
