Thank you for your interest. The competition has now closed and winners will be announced Saturday 12th Dec 2009.
We have a massive tub of Lego at our house, so when I was asked if I would like to review the new Lego Helicopter Transporter which is part of the Lego City range, I knew my kids would be ecstatic.
As a parent I think I love Lego as much as the kids do, but probably for much different reasons than they do:
- They learn to follow step by step instructions. Children can be very impetuous and want to dive head on into things. With Lego though, they know that to build their vehicle they need to concentrate and follow the instructions as laid out.
- There are many small pieces of Lego in the kits and for my boys who are too old to do threading etc, it is a great way for them to practice fine motor control.
- It is an activity that they can work on together or solo, depending on their mood.
- It is a “quiet” activity. As mentioned in my post earlier this week, it is a great way for tired children to amuse themselves.
- Once they have built the Lego item by following the instructions, they can they use their imagination and creativity to build all sorts of wonderful things.
Thank you for your interest. The competition has now closed. Winner will be announced Saturday 12th Dec.
The kids worked together on the Helicopter Transporter Set and had construction sessions over a couple of nights after dinner. They were so excited to have it finished and when one of my 8 year old’s friends visited, he exclaimed “ahh that’s sick!” as soon as he saw it!
Well he, along with all other Australian readers will have a chance to win their very own Lego City Helicopter Transporter (RRP: $59.99). It would make a perfect Christmas present for any child aged 5 – 12.
To enter all you need to do is leave a comment telling me why you love Lego and you will be in the running. The competition is open to Australian residents only, with a limit of one entry per person. It will close Friday 11th December 2009 at 12pm AEDT. The winner will be announced on the blog on Saturday 12th December. Good Luck!
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Lego is a medium for creativity. It surpasses age, sex, language, culture and beliefs. I challenge anyone who doesn’t become starry-eyed when they look at the wonder and possibilities on any box.
I love lego because it is timeless, my kids love mixing their Lego with the Lego i still have from my childhood!!!
There’s something wonderful about a toy that entertains for hours,has them looking for the tinniest gearstick or fishing rod and the endless possibilities in one box.
Not only is it fun but Lego helps children to develop fine motor skills and creativity.
Lego assists children’s development by allowing them to development and learn spacial skills whilst playing.
I love watching my 6 year old son get pleasure out of building his lego sets and also creating his own models from his imagination!
Building teaches developmental skills and playing is a creative pill. The themes are up to date, which is always great.
leggo is a timeless gift one i enjoy watching my grandkids play with everyday they are amazing with what they build
My son loves lego and I love the fact not only do they play with it after it is built, but to build it takes concentration and the ability to follow instructions. At the end they have achieved something fantastic.
Lego is the ultimate toy, my boys have their own added to mine and my husbands collection from 30 years ago. Other toys come and go but the Lego lives on and still gets used daily.
Classic toy! Educational and inspirational it encourages kids to dream, think big and then make it real. My brothers and I spent hours with our lego building entire cities and now our kids are doing it too.
Lego is a true Australian toy that every family has memories of using. No household is complete without these little building blocks of life.
I grew up with Lego and now my five children are nejoying the Lego experience. Lego teaches imaginative and creative play. It also teaches cooperative play. A wonderful toy that has sttod the test of time.
An educational toy, always my favourite, that has stood the test of time. Would be a welcome gift for my grandchildren.
DURABILITY, my kids, kids now play with the same lot of Lego, stands test of time is innovative and encourages creativity.
Just a little ditty on how I reckon my son would see it..
Mum says Lego is great for me
I play with them endlessly.
Creating masterpieces late into the night
I just think mum wants peace and quiet!
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