Building Blocks

Building blocks are toys considered to be not only fun to play with but are also educational. Building blocks are various-shaped pieces of plastic, cardboard, cinder and other materials, which are piled on top of each other to create magnificent objects. The number of things that can be created out of it is limited only by the child’s imagination and his ability to build what he sees in his mind. This is the reason why building blocks are called open-ended toys. A child can build houses, cars, buildings, even trees out of it.

It incites imagination and mathematical thinking, and some blocks even familiarize a child with the alphabet.

Building blocks come not only in different shapes and textures, but are also varied in size and color. When you’re buying one, see that the edges are smoothly rounded and the block not heavy enough to hurt a child during play. You must also make sure that these blocks are made with safe materials.

Giant Blocks

Giant blocks, as the name suggests are big blocks. Giant blocks are big enough that it needs to be lifted with a child’s two hands in order for him to put one block on top of the other. It is more fun played by a group of children because these blocks can be jumped over, crawled under and even toppled...

Rainbow Blocks

These are blocks which are bent just like a rainbow and when put together produces a colorful hue, thus the name. These blocks are also pliable enough to be molded by little hands into whatever shape they like. It can be formed to make a miniature house or a princess’ castle.

Melissa and Doug Blocks

Melissa and Doug Blocks is a popular name in toy making. It all started in 1988 in the garage of Doug’s parent’s house, where Melissa and Doug started making toys. Now, their toys are widely renowned. In fact, its toys have been receiving awards on ‘parenting and best-toy-maker-of the-year awards’....

Guidecraft Blocks

There is a wide selection of blocks made by Guidecraft Blocks. Over the years it has become one of the leading names in toy manufacturing. Every piece is made to ‘resist dents and dings’. Every piece is also finely sanded and rounded and is splinter-free. They make sure that the little hands that...

Pattern Blocks

Pattern blocks are put together much like how you do the same for the tiles in your bathroom or kitchen. This is called tiling. They are also flat but they have different geometric shapes. When these shapes are put together, they form an altogether different shape. And when separated, it decomposes...

Plastic Blocks

When we think plastic blocks, we think of Lego, and that is precisely because Lego is the leading brand when it comes to plastic blocks. The quality of the plastic is premier. Even if children throw it continually or step on it, it will not crack easily. Also, the colors of Lego blocks do not fade.