The LEGO company was founded in 1932 by Danish carpenter, Ole Kirk Christiansen. He started the business after inheriting his father’s carpentry workshop. The name LEGO is an abbreviation of the two Danish words “leg godt,” meaning “play well.” In 1934, LEGO began producing wooden toys such as pull toys, cars, and trucks. By 1936, […]
Montessori teaches children independence, creativity, problem-solving and social skills through hands-on learning. So what does this have to do with LEGOs? Plenty. In a recent article in The Guardian, it was revealed that LEGO is working on a new set of blocks that would be specifically designed for Montessori classrooms. Whether or not these blocks […]
Indoor team building activities are group bonding exercises & collaborative games that take place indoors whether it be an office, conference room or boardroom. As indoor team building activities are not reliant on perfect weather to go ahead, teams can come together for a day of fun, collaboration & building camaraderie with confidence (and WIFI […]
Have you ever noticed that parents always seem to spend a fortune on their kids’ birthdays? Sure, there’s an element of children expressing the desire for the latest toys, for example. But, it seems like some parents feel as though they’ve got to out-do others when it comes to spending! I realized a long time […]
Remember the old toys you used to play with all the time? Well, not they are considered almost as antique, so take a look at our list and see if you have some lying around that you might have forgotten all about, and get a buck or two for it. 1. Matchbox Cars Matchbox cars […]
Children learn best through play. Playing is fun. They often get engrossed at what they do, therefore exposing them longer to learning opportunities. Lego is one of the most popular toys in the world. Everybody loves Lego, children and adults alike. It encourages structured and unstructured play. Children may opt to follow a model, or […]
