SHARPENING THE BRAIN WITH PLASTIC

For over three years I've been interviewing engineers and innovators all over the world about incredible inventions they have introduced to the world. And when I asked them what kind of toys they played with as a kid, they all had one toy in common; Legos.

Our boy just turned three years old and we recently introduced him to Duplos, Lego's big cousin. These are oversized Legos so little kids can't choke on them. It's been an amazing toy for him. In the beginning, he just liked to knock down the blocks I would build. Now, he likes to build towers and see how high he can stack them. He also likes to create big honking airplanes and 'fly' them. He is not yet interested in making animals or buildings. Just airplanes and towers.

I think it's a great foundation tool for;

Problem solving skills
Imagination / Creativity
Coordination / Dexterity
Ability to read / follow directions
Social skills (when building with others)

Within the next couple of years, we'll switch over to traditional Legos, but for now, I'm really enjoying sharing his company as he wants me to play with him building stuff out of Duplos. And let's face it, any time your son asks for you to spend time with him, is an opportunity not to be missed. They grow up way too fast.

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