Most of us have fond memories with wooden blocks during our childhood. They have been around many homes for centuries. They come in various sizes and shapes such as triangular, rectangular, cylindrical, and more, making them a wonderful toy to play.

They may be simple, but they're fun, entertaining, and present a lot of benefits for kids. These basic toys are considered to be one the first building blocks of knowledge. As your little ones discover how fun it is to stack and build, they are also learning plenty of things.

Wooden blocks are versatile and offer children with endless possibilities of educational and social exploration. They also present activities to both young and older kids that can motivate them. Special children with disabilities can also greatly benefit from playing with wooden toy blocks.

In today's modern world where smartphones and tablets are dominating children's playtime, it is crucial more than ever to introduce them to the wonders of block play instead of letting them stare at bright screens all day. According to several studies, playing with wooden blocks help kids even at a young age to form unique situations that promote brain processes that are complex. Aside from these, here are some of the reasons why your children should start playing with wooden blocks right now.

• Improves Motor Skills. Motor skills are used by your children to get the block pieces into the shape they desire or so place them in position so that they will not fall apart. This leads to the improvement of their hand-eye coordination. Simply grasping the Hape ABC Blocks is already a way for younger kids to practice gripping objects aside from strengthening their fingers and hands as a whole.

• Better Attention Span. Children's attention span also needs to be built aside from the muscles in their tiny bodies. If body muscles are built by exercise, getting enough sleep, eating right, etc., building attention muscles need mental challenges. The Hape Fruit and Vegetable Wooden Block Set is a great way to engross your child with activities. You can challenge him to build a rocket ship or a nice castle. Repeating this type of activity can help improve his focus and attention, as well as awaken his creativity.

• Develop Math and Vocabulary Skills. Research shows that playing with wooden blocks can help develop a child's mathematical and language skills. Your child's language skill is developed by learning the names of shapes, sizes, colors, and the animals or whatever is drawn on the blocks. On the other hand, his math skills are enhanced by learning to subtract or add up the number of building blocks needed to create a structure. It's easy to see why Hape Jungle Blocks Play Set and the likes are helpful tools for preschool learning.

• Stimulates Mind. Playing with wooden blocks encourages your child to think logically, which is a skill vital to his intellectual development. After numerous tries at constructing something and seeing the block pieces topple over, he will learn that the pieces need to be suitably placed and arranged to avoid that from happening. If your kid is older, he will realize that he needs to create a stronger base by arranging most of the pieces at the bottom.

• Encourages Social Interaction. Wooden building blocks are the kind of toys that kids share and play with their peers. They will learn the value of cooperating, teamwork and interacting with others, as well as teamwork when you encourage kids to play and work together.

Different Kinds Of Building Blocks Play

• Tote and Carry. Kids aged two may still not have the ability yet to produce impressive architectural structures from the Hape Maple Block Set that are impressive. They can, however, move block pieces around and make piles of blocks, where they can learn about balance and weight.

• Stack and Row. When your kid is around three years old, he will start stacking blocks. This is the time when he begins building actual patterns where he can learn a little introductory math.

• Bridging. Once your child is a preschooler, he will start building structures with toys like the Qtoys Natural Tree Blocks where he will place a couple of wooden blocks on the ground to form a bridge over them. This will teach him to balance as well as introduce organization and symmetry.