CitiBlocs: Camouflage

Citiblocs produces building toys that are simple and allow the child to be the builder and not dictated by a theme or confined to an image on the box. The company is just two years old but making a big hit with their eco-friendly, precision cut building toys. You can find Citiblocs in natural wood, hot colors, cool colors and now camouflage. The camouflage set comes in natural shades of green and brown. The set is unassuming with 100 planks all cut to the standard size from pine. Any little builder knows this is the perfect start to any skyline, … Continue reading

Legos … for School?

Yes, yes indeed. Legos are a great resource to be used in a homeschool setting. Lest you think I’ve been sniffing the plastic, let me explain. First of all, part of brain development is based on the child’s understanding of how to take a flat object and fold it up into something three-dimensional. By taking flat blocks and building them up into a plane or a house or an animal, your child’s brain is being exercised. Second, it’s good for a child’s brain to envision a finished product and then to work toward that goal, using the materials at hand. … Continue reading