Your dp clearly wasn't a Lego kid growing up!

It's a learning thing as well as fun designs to play with. I am amazed daily at how well dds fine motor skills are improving. A few months ago she wouldn't attempt much with the smaller blocks. I watched her yesterday and she was putting together the flat 1x1 pieces. They are so tiny. And she was putting them together perfectly. She is looking at the pics on the advent calendar and mostly putting the items together by herself. Just asking if she has the bits in the right order.

I have spent a fair bit of time looking at non Lego options when asked about Christmas stuff, but there really isn't much that dd enjoys that is age appropriate and not tacky plastic crap. I look at stuff aimed at 5-7 year olds and there isn't much there that is appropriate. I do tend to prefer educational or active/outdoor toys so I may be biased (she doesn't need a new bike this year) - but I honestly can't see much out there that I deem suitable for her.

And really, if she loves something that is teaching her, I'm all for it! The fact I happen to like Lego too is a major bonus!




ZF. Ill wrap the thing from us for dd2s bday and put it in bag with calendar and put it in my wardrobe. Remind me when you visit! Those heavy black bags rick uses at the Lego shop are awesome for hiding stuff!