As parents we’re always concerned about the development of our children and whether they’re getting enough stimulation from the people and things around them. When it comes to educational toys that continue to stand the test of time in encouraging learning and creativity in our children, time and time again our thoughts return to the one toy that challenges our youngsters to problem solve and to develop those important fine motor skills. Yes, Lego is large!
Whether it’s developing hand/eye coordination or recognizing shapes and colours and how those shapes might fit together, children are encouraged using Lego to generate new ideas by constructing new shapes and designs each and every time. No need to refer to an instructional booklet here. Just empty those blocks out on to the floor and let them go at it. It’s wonderful to watch and to hear them tell us just what it is they’ve constructed!
The Lego brick has come a long way since it was first launched in 1958 with its simple, durable and colourful bricks. What has followed have been Lego figures of all sizes and themes and more recently, motorized robots for those aged ten and older. In a world that is seems to be all about high tech it’s refreshing to see how one example of low tech is still making an impact on our children.
