Kiddiwinks Blog
Our fast-paced technological age means that kids are spending more time in front of a screen and less time learning to solve problems with their own hands and ingenuity. Technology certainly has its place and knowing how to use it is an essential skill for kids these days. But so too, is the ability to […]
It’s a common question many parents have when it comes to introducing their toddler to LEGO® bricks: Should we start with LEGO® DUPLO® sets or skip straight to LEGO® sets? The general assumption is that kids are likely to play with LEGO® bricks from toddler to teenage-hood. We often don’t even consider that LEGO® DUPLO® […]
The study of robotics is making inroads at schools – particularly through LEGO® play. One such school seeing growth in its LEGO® Robotics programme is Forres Preparatory School. So popular is it that the calss has been split into two groups, training on separate days. One group has been aimed at teaching the ins and […]
It turns out that LEGO® play has far-reaching developmental benefits for kids, way more impactful than just fine motor coordination. Even better: we go on benefitting from LEGO® play as adults. Here are just a few of the reasons you need to join your kids the next time they get out the LEGO® bricks: #1 Teamwork and […]