Toys that you have to build first to play with teach children about the value of delayed gratification, and have a built in reward. They teach children that the journey is just as important as the destination, and help develop childrens cognitive abilities. Apart from that they are the most fun!
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Suitable for children ages 2+, duplo is a trusted brand made by lego and is safe for toddlers to put in their mouth. It's big enoug that it can't be swallowed.
Mega Bloks are similar to lego and come in various sizes suited to different aged children. Their largest size for kids aged 1+ is easy to work with for young kids. As kids get older they progress to the smaller sizes, and can build more intricate items which do more.
Meccano differs to Lego and similar toys in that instead of using blocks, it uses perforated strips as fasteners. This creates all sorts of possibilities and much more sturdy and tough objects. There are great products starting at ages 4+
Lego is the most exciting for a child. With themed sets which include their favourite characters and concepts, each lego set tells a story, and has a journey for the child.
Themed lego sets include:
Ubsertix are made from recycled materials and have a theme of recycling built into their sets. The sticks can mesh together or with anything else (including Lego, Meccano, or even household objects). You can build amazing buildings, or train sets with these dynamic little sticks.