Great learning gifts for your kindergartner
Educate and entertain with these top 8 toys, games, and books for the holidays.
By GreatSchools Staff
My First Lego Set
Ages: 3-7
What it teaches: building, constructing, following instructions, small-motor skills
Legos are timeless and you'd be hard-pressed to find a kid who’s not interested in playing with them. This set is a perfect gateway toy for younger children who might be overwhelmed by a larger, more complex set (still, there are more than the 200+ parts in this one).
Our youngest tester needed pretty constant adult guidance as he strove to build a village, but luckily this toy comes with instructions for quick-gratification constructions like two-piece flowers and a five-piece cat. When they feel ready, pint-sized builders can progress to more complex construction projects, such as the house and windmill. Finally, when they really get the hang of it, free-form building ensues — and this wondrous motor-skill-and-imagination combo can captivate even wee ones for up to 30 minutes.
Bottom line: The Danish toy company’s name says it all: “Lego” is based on the Danish phrase meaning “play well.”
Where to buy it: My First Lego Set
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