OT Approved Toy | Mega Bloks

I LOVE building toys! They are great for pretend play, as well as for developing fine motor skills. I especially like Mega Bloks because the size and ease of connecting the blocks is great for a first building block set. I use these when babies are first learning the concept of pulling apart and pushing together. They are also great for practicing releasing objects into a container. As kids get older, you can sort by size or color for more educational activities.

 
Best for ages: 1 - 4 years

Skills addressed: 

• fine motor
• grasping/releasing
• bilateral coordination 
• pretend play 
• eye hand coordination

 

If your kids are a bit older:

I recommend Lego Duplo Blocks for ages 3 -5 and traditional Lego Blocks for ages 5 and up.

Where to buy:

Mega Bloks can an typically be found anywhere that toys are sold. You can also find a wide selection on Amazon.



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Disclosure: I was not compensated for this post and all opinions are my own. Links to Amazon are affiliate links.