In 1932, a man named Ole Kirk Kristiansen started a toy company named Lego—and about a century later, his efforts remain quite fruitful! It’s hard to find a games shop that doesn’t sell these tiny, impressive, colorful bricks, and children and adults worldwide often rush to get their hands on all of their favorite sets and the newest themed collections. But did you know these seemingly simple bricks also boast impressively unique benefits when played with? Continue reading below to learn a little more about a few of the benefits that playing with Lego bricks can offer, especially for younger children!
1. Teambuilding & Social Skills Development
From a young age, we’re taught about the importance of teamwork and collaboration—after all, it’s easier to build or create something if you have at least one other pair of hands helping out! That said, the teamwork involved with Lego-building can encourage and foster social skills like joint focus, sharing, and social contact.
2. Communication & Language Skills
In order to collaboratively build with Lego bricks, a certain level of communication is required—whether it’s expressing thoughts, wants, or needs, or listening to others and their responses, it’s rarely a totally silent or solitary activity! This can also facilitate a boost in self-confidence; whether from following instructions or forming an idea, the sense of achievement can push children especially to positively engage with others.
3. Problem-Solving, Mathematics, & Spatial Awareness
There are two main ways to build with Lego bricks: a free-for-all with no instructions or having an end goal in mind that utilizes a careful, methodical approach using instructions. The latter requires certain problem-solving skills and the ability to decipher things such as the order of steps and the quantity and symmetry of the bricks. This also helps younger children especially to develop special awareness and even mathematical skills!
4. Perseverance & Frustration Management
It can be disheartening or upsetting to see one of your or your child’s Lego creations come crashing down all because of one small bump or missing piece. But while this might be initially frustrating, it can help train perseverance and especially encourage young children to overcome their defeat and try building it all over again!
5. Creativity & Experimentation
Above all else, building with Lego bricks is a form of artwork and an undeniable outlet for creativity. There’s a reason these tiny, colorful bricks have withstood the test of time and emerged more popular than ever before—the possibilities they present are practically limitless! Giving builders, young and old, the chance to freestyle and experiment with Legos will work wonders for their imaginations and self-expression.
About Bricks and Boards Plus
Bricks and Boards Plus is a proud fixture of the Dawsonville community, having served patrons, collectors, and gamers in the area for several years! They’re thrilled to offer the area’s largest selection of board games, trading cards, Lego kits, and much more. If you have any questions about the blog or their inventory, feel free to visit their website or give them a call today! Telephone: (706) 203-1378.
