Building & Construction Sets

Building is a fun game even for the smallest tikes. They help a child develop spatial and abstract skills, mathematics, and some basic geometry. They are good for both working individually and for developing teamwork skills. Plus, building sets   and toys are no fail toys to entertain on a rainy day. Certainly as a child gets older, more advanced kits can make for a good excuse to schedule some parent and child bonding time. Here you will see some examples of blocks, building kits, and models to serve as gift ideas. The items on the left are for a younger audience and advance to suit older kids on the right side. Always remember to check the age requirement on a given product. Small parts can be a choking hazard to toddlers, and projects that are too basic will bore an older kid.

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Blocks

Wooden ABC Blocks  

Brio Wooden Blocks  

Maxi Building Blocks  

Jumbo Foam Blocks  

Pattern Blocks  

Building Kits

Gears  

Magnetix  

K'Nex  

Erector Sets  

Zometool  

LEGOs

Jumbo Legos  

Lego Creator Kit  

Star Wars  

Bionicle  

Mindstorms  

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