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Building Blocks Toys

Wooden blocks are thought to be one of the first toys made for kids. Nowadays large building blocks toys can be made from wood, foam, plastic, cloth or even cardboard. Some blocks are interlocking and some have the alphabet embossed on them. Many sets are colorful and have different geometric shapes. But the basic idea is the same; kids use the blocks to build things and have fun. For more information click here. stem toys for 10 year old, stem toys 10 year old boy, sorting toys for 2 year old, fine motor skills toys for 5 year olds
                                                                           

Building block toys for babies need to be safe, with no sharp edges or splinters. They also need to be the right size for baby hands to grab. Good quality wooden alphabet blocks are great for babies. Stuffed cloth blocks are also super as they are easily held and are safe to chew. When a baby is playing with a block he is practising eye hand coordination and fine motor control.The blocks can be grasped and thrown or dropped and this helps make the little one’s fingers stronger. For more information click here. stem toys 4 year old, counting bears activities, stem toys for 7 year olds, fine motor skills toys for 4 year olds

Building blocks toys for toddlers include large interlocking bricks which have the added challenge of matching the pieces together. Toddlers continue to enjoy alphabet blocks and become aware of the letters embossed on the sides. Wooden blocks in different shapes encourage creative building. Some wooden sets, which you often see in day care or preschool settings, are large enough to build a fort! For more information click here. fine motor skills toys 4 year old, alphabet toys for 1 year old, cleaning toys for babies, stem toys for 7 year old boy

No matter what type of large building blocks toys your baby or toddler enjoys, the opportunity for learning new skills or practicing old ones are a benefit. When playing with blocks, kids increase their fine motor skills. They are recognizing their colors and shapes, and with alphabet blocks, the letters of the alphabet. As babies pile up the blocks and knock them down they are becoming aware of balance and gravity.  Toddlers may play with blocks by themselves or side by side with others. Soon they will be playing cooperatively and practising problem solving skills together. Building with blocks encourages creative thinking; even a baby placing one block on top of another is showing creativity in building. Playing with blocks teaches patience and perseverance; a child will try and try again until she is successful in building her tower. Then she will delight in knocking it down.  For more information click here. sorting toys for 1 year olds, fine motor skills toys for babies, stringing beads for beginners, stem toys for 5 year olds

The older toddler may start learning early math skills by sorting the blocks or matching them, one to one. He may learn that 2 small cubes equals a rectangle. He may use the blocks to practise counting. She will increase her vocabulary and learn words about positions, such as behind and on top of. For more information click here. counting teddy bears, alphabet toys for 4 year olds, alphabet toys for 2 year olds, building straws towers


Large building blocks toys are brilliant for babies right through to school age kids. Blocks are sturdy, fun and can be used over and over. It is no wonder blocks have been a popular toy throughout the ages. For more information click here. building with straws, building bridges with straws, shape matching toys, building blocks toys for toddlers

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