Time and again, parents listen to sermons about the need to keep their kids active. “Stop them from staring into screens for too long” we have all heard that, right? So we search for ways to engage them. Though outdoor activities are the best bet, the current scenario compels us to be at home. We can go for puzzles, games, and books as indoor alternatives. LEGO blocks or building blocks have been around for quite some time. Now we look at it in a new light, as they can take up a major portion of the kids’ time without burning a hole in our pockets. So are LEGO blocks worth the money? Let us also have a look at the best LEGO building blocks toys.
Advantages of LEGO for toddlers
Creating something is always fun. And this is the reason behind the popularity of LEGO blocks. We can point out many more ways in which LEGO blocks help kids.
Motor Skills
They help in developing the motor skills of toddlers. Most of these toys come in hundreds of pieces, and putting them together requires proper eye-hand coordination. Kids will also need to apply some force to fix the pieces in place thereby exercising their fingers and hands.
Effective utilization of time
This is something that attracts parents more than children. They feel happy to see that kids are learning things while playing at the same time. Kids will spend hours building and rebuilding, until they get it right. They learn the values of patience and persistence as well.
Team work
If you have two or more kids at home, LEGO blocks are a must, I would say. Kids love playing in groups. LEGO blocks are the best to create a team spirit in them. While playing with siblings or friends, they learn how to work in groups, and how to make space for others.
Sense of success
LEGO blocks are the first successful projects for most kids. It gives them a sense of accomplishment, and boosts their confidence. They are able to build an impressive vehicle or a toy house from pieces that looked nowhere close to the end result! This is success indeed!
Brain development
Along with motor skills, LEGO contributes to brain development as well. Kids look at the sample pictures given, and deduce how to match the pieces properly. They mix and match, stumble and fumble, but they do learn in the end. And most of the time, it is their own efforts. The best brain booster!
4 best LEGO building blocks
Let us go through some of the best LEGO options available on Amazon.
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LEGO 76158 Batboat The Penguin Pursuit
Is your child a fan of superheroes? Well, most kids are. This Batboat and Penguin Pursuit is a very good option for the Batman fans. Priced at Rs.899, we cannot call it very expensive. This comes in 52 pieces, with proper instructions for assembly. There is a Batman, his Batboat, penguin figures and their duck boats! Let your child unleash Batman in himself, while you can be happy that he assembled it without any help!
LEGO 10920 Elsa and Olaf’s Tea Party
The Disney movie Frozen made quite an impact on our children, right? They loved Elsa, Anna, Olaf, Hans, and all of the movie characters. This LEGO toy will let them enjoy a tea party with Elsa and Olaf! The set looks complete with a teapot, hot chocolate and cakes.
Kids will even get to build an icehouse for the party. There are only 17 pieces in this box, so it will be ready in no time. As for the price, well, it costs Rs.1759. If this price is not a constraint for you, this is definitely a good option for your child.
LEGO 76897 1985 Audi Sport Quattro S1
Car-crazy kids and parents out there, this one is surely for you. A 1985 model vintage Audi sports car with a driver! This toy comes in 250 pieces, so be prepared for lending a helping hand to your child. When the car finally takes shape before your eyes, you will be surprised how even you will long for a drive. The only drawback kids point out is that the driver has no company! And as for the price, it is not very much on the comfortable side. It will cost you Rs.1649. But it is an Audi after all, right?
LEGO 41906 Pineapple Pencil Holder
This is a toy which comes with fun as well as utility value. It is a pencil holder for your child’s desk. When complete, it resembles a pineapple. There is a watermelon slice too along with this, which can be used for storage. The best part of this LEGO toy is that it allows kids to unleash their creative side as well.
They can use their imagination to decorate the pencil holder in their own way. When we consider the fun element as well as usefulness, Rs.1599 cannot be called as too high.
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