Construction toys can be great for learning and teaching many skills. They can boost your child's imagination and creative play. Here is a list of construction toys for all ages.
If you have a young child 1-3 years of age you might want to consider blocks. Blocks can be very versatile and easy to stack and build things with. There are plastic blocks or the old-fashioned wooden alphabet blocks. If you choose the alphabet blocks you can play games with the letters. These games can assist your child in learning their ABC's and recognizing letters. Try spelling words with preschoolers or use the colors for color recognition games. You can also play a matching game if you have a couple of sets to work with.
For children 4-6 you may want to upgrade to a Lego set. Legos are a popular construction toy these days. They are brightly colored and connect to each other so they stay in place and are easy to work with. You can create so many things with a Lego set. You can build a house, a person, a boat or even a car. The bright colors make them fun to create with. Use the colors to create patterns with your creations. You can also use them to learn or review names of colors. Lego's come in different sizes so they can be fun for any age. There are large pieces for younger children and smaller more complex pieces to challenge and older child. Parents can help create exciting things with their children. See who can stack their Lego's the highest without them tipping over or falling down.
Children 7-10 years of age might enjoy an Erector set. The pieces tend to be smaller and more challenging. Erector sets can be used to create unusual objects. Make a crane or a big wheel. You can also build things like helicopters and toy cars. These sets encourage a high level of creativity. Another toy for this age group is a Supermag construction set. These sets are made of plastic magnetic rods and come with metal balls to connect them together. Anything you can imagine you can create with this toy. You can have a competition with your friend to see who can come up with the biggest most imaginative invention. This set can be used to assist in teaching physics, mathematical structures and building chemistry models. The possibilities are endless.
Some more suggestions for construction play sets are:
Lincoln Logs""any age
Fractiles""7-10 age group
Geofix""7 -12 age group
K'Nex""9-12 age group
Pixel Blocks""8-12 age group
Straws and Connectors""5-12 age group
Construction toys can be great learning tools to have in your household. Building and constructing helps to develop coordination, cognitive skills and assist in left and right brain development. Spending time, playing games and creating with your child can make a lasting impression that will last throughout their lives.
