My friend Kelly posted a link to this article titled The Learning Power of Lego. Not that any of us needs to be sold on the educational value of Legos. That pretty much gospel to homeschooling moms.
The author wrote:
True to its name, Lego pieces allow for an astonishing range of creative play opportunities. Beyond the fun factor, for younger children, the brightly colored pieces and easily interlocking combinations provide hours of patterning practice and fine-motor development. Looking for just the right piece strengthens sorting skills, a key part of the kindergarten math curriculum. And for all kids, Lego teaches how to think in three dimensions– a precursor to physics. Children of all ages also hone creativity, problem-solving, and teamwork through Lego play.
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Believe it or not, your little Lego-lover could be learning important skills for the professional world. Scores of architects and engineers have translated a childhood love of Legos to a career of building and designing.
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Thanks for sharing this! Of course we’re huge Lego fans here…
Yes, my older boys were huge Lego fans & now the youngest is… I am so glad… because of the educational benefits compared to some of the video games he has been playing!
Thanks for the article! I think I’ll keep it and read it every time my son spends most of the day playing with legos and listening to audio books to remind myself how much learning he is doing!
This is such a timely post! Owen spent all day, perched on the edge of his bed, peering out into the driveway waiting for the UPS man to bring him his treasured Lego Train set. He told me more than once that he had been waiting 8 years for these! (He turns 8 tomorrow lol
Sh! My 16yo was still playing with them as recently as two years ago . . .
Of all toys, Legos were the best investment!