I’m always proud to see what the boys’ Lego creations. Until now, Mr T and Mr R have mainly been on duplo and Mr Z has been able to build with the proper Lego. This week Mr T has been doing a lot more with the proper Lego so I was really pleased to see him managing it well. We do work on his fine motor skills, so he definitely must have improved on that to be able to handle the small Lego pieces so well.
We just got a new tuff spot this week (cement mixing tray to use for playing on.) As well as messy play, I found it’s ideal for Lego as I can try to ask them to keep all their Lego bricks inside the tray to stop them getting lost or being accidently trodden on later on. This is working with varying success, but at least they know where they should be keeping the Lego, whether they manage it all of the time or not.
All three of the boys are mainly motivated by vehicles so most of the Lego creations they have made are vehicles based. They have just been building freestyle without following instructions, but that is the nice thing about Lego it can be done either way.
Mr T’s Lego Car Creation
Lego Boat Creation
Another Lego Vehicle Creation
It really makes me happy to see them playing nicely together with Lego! I have bought a couple of new sets this week, as I think they need some more to expand their collection. I bought from Amazon, as they had some good discounts on Lego City sets.
I feel that Lego is one of the best and most versatile timeless toys. I’ve posted before about our Lego Memories and it’s just the right type of toy to work on so many beneficial skills for the boys’ play. Not just fine motor, but creativity, working together, and some imaginary play too.
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Fab idea to keep the Lego on the Tuff Spot. I really need to get one!
Great idea to use for the legos. Thank you so much for linking up to “melt your heart moments”. Really appreciate the support. The boys look like they are really loving their legos and making fabulous creations. It is great to see kids creativity.
I like to try and enclose the Lego area – we have tried playmats before with a degree of success, but a tuff spot seems like an excellent idea! Great cars 🙂
I love lego, great idea to use the tuff spot and some lovely creations!
I’d love a tuff spot if I had somewhere to store it – they look like such a good idea for all sorts of play. Monkey discovered big boy Lego at Christmas and is hooked, I’ve got a few little sets for him since and I’m rather excited about this addition to play – love Lego! #SSAA
Good idea to use the tuff spot. We keep all our Lego in a couple of shallow under bed boxes, makes it easier for them to find pieces…we have a lot of Lego!
Lucas says – this is so up my street and I applaud you for your amazing #minicreations. You guys clearly have a strong future in Lego building and I hope to see more of your work soon. MEGA High-5’s to you both 🙂
Thanks for linking to #minicreations
There are some great creations there! We are still on duple in our house but it’s lovely to see Georgie’s creativity begin to blossom with it; lego & duplo are fabulous imagination toys!
Great idea with the tuff spot. I really need to get one of those!
Great creations. Ethan often uses the tuff spot for his LEGO too as it keeps it all in one place!
Love that you use the Tuff Spot for Lego! We do too! No Tuff Spot – No Lego is the rule in our house ;o) Saves it all going under the sofa lol
gosh i so cant wait for joshua to be old enough for lego!! i love the stuff and good fun for all x
We use big trays for Lego, but love the idea of using the tough spot! some great creations.
The tuff spot is such a good idea! Could get one for the boyfriend, I got him a Lego set for Christmas! 🙂
does’nt matter how old they are you cannot beat lego
I love lego and cannot wait for the little boy to get into it! I had loads when I was younger..
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I love lego, I really hope Ethan starts to enjoy it as he gets older too. They did really well with their building, and great that they are making their own cars and not following instructions.
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Anna,
LEGOS are probably the greatest invention for children since the building block! We keep our LEGOS in a big container in the family room with a vinyl floor. My two little ones will play for hours with them and there’s nothing that can be damaged or destroyed! And I agree, with LEGOS their imagination has no bounds! Really enjoyed reading your post, thank you so much.
Lego never seems to date, I played with it and now my children are!
They are great creations! My younger children have just started playing with small LEGO too. Thanks for linking to Little Builders.
My older grandson loves his Lego. His younger brother loves playing with his Megabloks. These sets really stimulate their imagination. I will show the older boy what your boys have made.