Learning through play with #LEGODUPLO #LEGODUPLOplay

posted on : October 11, 2012 posted by : Mama Ash 9 Comments

I am so thrilled to be part of the Lego Play Agents. So thrilled as Lego is my new favorite interactive toy for kids. What makes LegoDuplo so perfect? No flashing lights and no annoying sounds! The only sounds I like to hear when my child is playing is my child’s own sounds. Imagination play is where it’s at for us.

This is our first time playing with Lego Duplo and my son can easily spend an hour or more just with himself and his Lego Duplo. Win/win right?
I have peace and quiet while he plays. He learns through focus which is new for me to see him so focused on what he is building as he is playing with Lego and has no distractions. To be honest he lost interest quite quickly with the loud gimmicky toys we have so I really noticed how long he spent with his new Lego Duplo.
He loves to build, imagine/create and make his own sounds and comments as he plays.

Here’s what we got from Lego Duplo : LEGO® DUPLO® Large Brick Box
I also included LEGO DUPLO icons that show’s the benefits of playing with LEGODUPLO.
*photo’s are property of Everything Mom and Baby

LEGO® DUPLO® Bricks and Books (assorted and pictured above) Farm
What impressed me was my son understood the visual from the book and was able to build the animals himself. He even said, “Look Mommy! I built it”

Now this is a mix of the LEGO® DUPLO® Play with Letters

and the LEGO DUPLO Market he got for his birthday recently.

And speaking of birthdays….LEGO DUPLO is the gift to give, parents will thank you for the peace and quiet they will receive through play. My son had fun with one of his best buddies playing LEGO at his birthday party.

Some things to check out:

1) Now if you’re looking for a little inspiration, have your child come over to the computer and check out these great video’s for new ways to build.

2) Also here is a great FREE app from LEGODUPLO! They’ve said it best. “So many ways to play”

3) Fun LEGO DUPLO Facts!

Did you know…
Every playtime can use a good soundtrack
According to research conducted by Harris Interactive for LEGO Systems:
55% of children are happier when music is coupled with play
50% are more excited to play when they hear music
43% of children act sillier when music is coupled with play

4) Learning through Play Project.
Starting on October 3rd, LEGO DUPLO and the Canadian Library Association (CLA) will be hosting The Great Learn Through Play Project where you can nominate your favorite / local library, and win! 13 libraries across this great country of ours will win $500 in LEGO DUPLO products to help promote learning through play, and 13 lucky people will win $350 in LEGO DUPLO products, simply for nominating a library. View the site {HERE}

Disclosure: I am a LEGO DUPLO Play Agent and I receive special perks as part of my affiliation with this group. The opinions on this blog are my own.

9 COMMENTS

Tammy inRdream | 11th Oct 12

Great post Erica! The pictures are amazing so clear! WOW! So many fun creations can be made with Lego!

Tammy @inRdream
http://inRdream.com
~Shannon~ | 11th Oct 12

I agree with the music! I play music at homework time and it does help a lot. Looks like hours of fun is to be had at your place. Enjoy!
Sarah [NurseLovesFarmer.com] | 11th Oct 12

Great post! Also love the no lights/sounds feature of DUPLOS!
Just Us Girls | 11th Oct 12

Beautiful photos! And thanks so much for sharing your post. I’m looking forward to Santa bringing some of the Lego Duplo to my kiddos this Christmas. glad your little one is enjoying it!
~ The Country Mouse ~ | 11th Oct 12

Have a wonderful time with Lego Duplo! Your family is going to love playing together.
Brandi Yee | 11th Oct 12

Great pictures! Looks like a fun time with Lego Duplo and I love how it encourages imagination and creative play 🙂
Insane Mamacita | 11th Oct 12

Great review and post! My youngest and I played with a Lego set this week (not sure if it was Duplo but they were bigger pieces than usual). We had a great time building our house. Love Lego!
Torviewtoronto | 12th Oct 12

Erica lovely post boys are doing an awesome job #LEGODUPLOplay
Christine McN | 12th Oct 12

Love it! EVERY kid needs Lego DUPLO! I remember building houses with Lego as a kid. Then my brothers and cousins would destroy my Lego houses and want to build something else. Lego always makes me think of my childhood.