Awesome Toys For Kids: LEGO

LEGO blocks are such a simple idea - they are simply blocks that stick together that you can use to build different structures. At the same time, they are pretty amazing in what you can make out of them. The simplistic design allows you to be extremely creative in what you can build, and it makes the options pretty limitless for kids.

These days, the number of different LEGO parts and shapes is extremely large - there are thousands of different pieces. When I was younger, we had most of the basic blocks, and that’s about all. You can’t really go wrong with a basic set of LEGO - all of the extra random pieces can be fun, but they aren’t necessary. Your kids can still be extremely creative with the blocks regardless of which ones that they have.

That’s the real reason that LEGO are one of the best toys out there for kids - they allow them to be extremely creative and use their imagination while also making them think through how they are going to get to their end goal. They’re forced to think through a problem, solve it, and create something. LEGO are an excellent tool for helping kids to think critically without kids realizing it.

If you’re looking at the options for LEGO, there are a lot, and it can be overwhelming. To start, you should have a base set of LEGO. If your kids are still young (under 4) then a set of the larger LEGO is a great choice (they’re called Duplo LEGO). Starting with a base set of LEGO lets your kids be creative, and is generally cheaper in a per item cost as well. They may seem expensive, but if you get further into LEGO sets, you’ll quickly realize that the base sets are actually relatively cheap.

My biggest complaint with LEGO is how expensive they can get if your kids do get further into them. If your kids enjoy the base sets, I’d highly recommend you just stick with them. Once you start getting into the themed sets, prices can get a bit out of control. Additionally, buying the knockoff brands isn’t usually the best idea. They simply don’t stick together as well, and it can become pretty frustrating. We have had better luck with the larger blocks when buying the knockoff brands, but not the smaller blocks generally.

Most kids are fine with the base LEGO sets, and there are plenty of blocks in there for your kids to really have many hours of fun - and you might just find that you like to join them as well. Building homes, planes, cars, and other items out of LEGO can be a great family activity for everyone. 

If your child really gets into LEGO, then you may start buying some of the kits - they make some pretty incredible sets in terms of things that you can build. Several of the bigger sets come with different things that you can build out of one set - they provide instructions for building those out as well. My son has spent hours going through some of the instructions in the past building out some of the sets that he has received.

LEGO are a great toy for kids of both sexes and ages as well. Your kids can create whatever they want to. If they want to build a house, then they can do that. If they want a truck or car, they can do that as well. Or, if they’d prefer to build a room in your home, it’s also possible. 

While your kids are younger, and learning how to use LEGO, you may have to help them learn to push them together strongly, but they’ll pick it up pretty quickly. LEGO stick together quite well without much strength applied.

If you don’t have any LEGO pieces yet in the house, go and get a basic set for your kids that is age appropriate. Show them how to play with them, and then let them go at it. You might be surprised at some of the things they build. Join in with them as well to get your own creative juices flowing.