Legos are one of those toys it’s easy to have an abundance of. Just a few can feel like too many.
Lego pieces are little. They get lost. They’re hard to organize and worst of all, they hurt like heck when you step on them. Many a household has decried “No more Legos!” only to find themselves “blessed” with more. But Legos are also a great source of creativity, imagination, and independent play. Here are a few outside-the-kit ideas for Lego-loving and Lego-hating households alike: 1 | Corral Your Legos – One of the primary problems with Legos is that they are hard to clean up. There are numerous organizing systems out there. But my favorite system is free – lay down a sheet before the kids play. They can sort to their heart’s content, and you can tidy up the mess in no time flat. 2 | Get the free Lego Club Magazine – Lego has a free publication that they mail five times a year. Lego Club Jr. is geared toward fans ages six and under while Lego Magazine is geared toward children ages 7 and up. Go here to sign up. 3 | Go To a Free Lego build – The Lego store hosts a monthly mini build. Toys “R” Us also holds occasional in-store builds. Both events are free. Be sure to check the times and arrive promptly, supplies at these events go quickly! 4 | Attend Lego camp – Lego camps have become very popular extracurricular and summertime activities. The classes are instructor-led and offer lessons in engineering, robotics, and architecture. 5 | See if your library holds Lego events – Many public libraries now host Lego free plays. These open plays are a great way to discover new Legos and meet other Lego lovers. Go, explore, play!
Jessica Graham
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