Advantages of Playing LEGO

Benefits of #Lego 1. Promotes Fine Motor Skills
Connecting Lego pieces of different shapes & sizes helps children practice dexterity. As they apply different amounts of pressure to connect pieces of various shapes & sizes, it exercises their fingers & enables better control.
2. Builds Creativity
Constructing intricate designs with Lego pieces of different shapes, colours & sizes aids creativity and imagination. There is no limit to what they can create. Especially during free play, there is no right or wrong. It’s endless imagination!
3. Develops Problem Solving
Structured play with Lego where kids follow instructions to assemble fosters problem solving, concentration & attention to detail. Everything from balance, symmetry, shapes, sizes & colours are learned while building with Lego.
4. Aids Mathematical Thinking
It even develops mathematical thinking as their minds experience fractions & divisions while trying to figure out how small and big pieces fit together.
5. Planning Skills
Structured play with Lego that involves following instructions is a very fun yet developmental challenge for kids. Even mistakes made teach them to un-build, retrace their steps, plan & analyse to achieve the final vision without the pressure to learn. It’s a very organic process.
6. Persistence
Lego is one of those toys that can keep a child engaged for hours and teach them persistence in the process. Play time with Lego teaches them to persevere, keep building, take their time & grow into more complex designs as their skills improve with each level.
7. Confidence
As I mentioned earlier, there is no right or wrong in Lego. Free or structured play, it’s a learning based process that results in a creation based on your child’s vision & effort. There is always a sense of achievement at the final result & kids beam with pride at the end. It’s a very positive way to boost self esteem.