We have all played construction sets in the sunny days of our childhood. This type of toy is among the oldest toys sets and was invented in the dawn of humankind. Little tikes have played at building houses and other constructions developing their cognitive and spatial skills as early as in ancient Egypt, or at least archaeological discoveries confirm that ancient Egyptians have manufactured such toys.
Creating models using a collection of separate pieces is a very affordable and advantageous method to develop a whole set of skills in little tikes. Originally, those were sets of pieces designed to build simple architecture samples like a house or a model of palace. Modern toy makers produce sophisticated construction set allowing kids to create advanced structures and even mechanical items like cars and spacecrafts.
Other construction sets for little tikes comprise no more than wooden blocks, sometimes with painted letters on them, allowing kids to learn the alphabet and start creating simple words using these blocks. Those are among the most cheap kids toys available but their value is in developing skills and stimulating creativity rather than providing a pure entertainment.
Some construction sets are designed as puzzles, a game that is able to attract attention of little tikes and older people alike. They appeal to the imagination of parents and their kids and provoke the natural human curiosity, which is one of the reasons we still play at construction sets in old age.
However, bear in mind that construction sets comprising smaller parts can be dangerous for babies and toddlers. The small blocks pose risk of choking and you should not give such construction sets to children before they reach a certain age. Most construction sets have a special label indicating the recommended age range of the toy and you should always consult the manufacturer’s manual and instructions before purchasing such a product.
Multi Voice Changer by Toysmith: Change your voice with 10 different voice modifiers – Kids Toy (Colors May Vary)
- 10 different voice modifiers in one 6.5″ voice changer
- Use the side levers to create hundred of combinations
- Features flashing LED lights
- Requires 1-9 Volt battery-INCLUDED
- Fun voice effects
This multi voice changer is lots of fun for children, yes even for adults! Ten different voice modifiers in one 6.5 inch voice changer! Use the side levers to create even more variations. Features flashing LED lights. Requires one 9V battery, included. Comes in assorted colors, yours will be chosen at random from stock.
List Price: $ 14.99
Price: $ 9.99
Small World Living Toys Young Chef Cookware Set
- A great set of pretend cookware for kids, made of lightweight, easy-to-clean plastic in vivid colors
- The 11-piece set includes a large stockpot with lid, small stockpot with lid, frying pan with lid large spoon, knife, skimmer, spatula and ladle
A great starter set of pretend cookware for kids, made of lightweight, easy-to-clean plastic in vivid colors. The 11-piece set includes a large stockpot with lid, small stockpot with lid, frying pan with lid, large spoon, knife, skimmer, spatula and ladle.
List Price: $ 19.99
Price: $ 18.80
Creativity for Kids Monster Trucks Custom Shop
- Age range: 5 – 95 Years
Customize your own fleet of awesome monster trucks. 4 different trucks come ready to decorate with stickers and paint. Pull them back and watch them race roll and flip. Contents: 4 monster trucks in assorted styles-4.5x 3.875 2 sticker sheets acrylic paint in colors orange blue and yellow-net weight: 0.25 fluid ounces paintbrush and instructions and ideas. Contents may vary from those shown or listed. For ages 5 to 95. Conforms to ASTM D4236. Warning: choking hazard-small parts. Not for children under 3 years.
List Price: $ 18.29
Price: $ 15.86