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Learning with Lego

Lego, the beloved plastic bricks that have helped form the basis of most adult’s childhood helps to develop a form of non-verbal intelligence that is crucial for achievement in many STEM fields, the ability to visualize three-dimensional objects and the ability imagine and manipulate spatial information in your head. For LEGO newbies, we advise starting with a set that corresponds with your little ones existing interests, whether that’s Disney, animals, cars or dinosaurs. A themed set gives children the satisfaction of interacting with something that they have an established connection with and also includes instructions and structure for kids to complete a project from start to finish.

Many themed sets can cost as little as €10, which means you can test a child’s interest in LEGO without investing a fortune in a full collection. Sets also tend to come with unusual accessories, such as wheels, fangs, minifigures, and food items that a child can reuse with other kits.

If your child is already a major LEGO fan, join other parents from across the country and set daily LEGO challenges, encouraging children to build specific objects like a house or a space rocket. By setting new tasks, children will see their old toys in a new way and be encouraged to think outside the box. Hopefully it will give you a few minutes of peace and quiet, too!