building-blockskill
nounUK /ˈbɪl.dɪŋ blɒk skɪl/
US /ˈbɪl.dɪŋ blɑːk skɪl/
A building-blockskill is a small basic skill you learn first, like a block you stack to build something bigger.
Learning to hold a pencil is a building-blockskill for writing.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A skill that other, harder skills are built on.
Counting is a building-blockskill for math.
3. A simple ability you practice until it becomes easy.
Tying your shoes is a building-blockskill you use every day.
4. One small part of a big learning goal.
Sounding out letters is a building-blockskill for reading whole words.