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🎁 Gift Guide: Best Bricks for Kids by Age

Building Brilliance Brick by Brick & Tile by Tile... There’s something magical about a pile of bricks. Whether they are classic LEGO® pieces, chunky toddler-friendly blocks, or magnetic tiles, they invite kids to imagine, create, and build their own worlds. Brick play is more than fun. It encourages problem-solving, fine motor skills, spatial reasoning, creativity, and patience. With so many types of building bricks available, how do you know which ones are best for your child’s age and stage? Here’s a guide to help you choose the right building sets. Ages 1–3: Big, Chunky, and Easy to Grip Mega Bloks: First Builders w. Storage   At this stage, safety and simplicity are most important. Pieces should be large enough to prevent choking hazards and easy for small hands to connect and pull apart. Top Picks: LEGO® DUPLO® – Bright colors and larger pieces with themed sets like animals, cars, and houses. Mega Bloks® First Builders – Lightweight and affordable, perfect for s...
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52+ Fun Kid Approved Weekend Activities

Children’s Garden
  1. Visit the library and borrow a book
  2. Visit a Kids Museum
  3. Visit a Pet Store
  4. Visit an Art Gallery
  5. Visit an Animal Rescue/Shelter
  6. Go for walk in a nature trail
  7. Take a bike ride in a park
  8. Tour an old/heritage building 
  9. Visit an indoor playground 
  10. Learn a new sport 
  11. Sign up for a Kids Workshop (Home Dépôt)
  12. Sign up for weekend art class
  13. Play a round of mini golf 
  14. Kick ball in a park
  15. Play a round of tennis or pickle ball
  16. Visit a zoo
  17. See a movie in theatre
  18. Go camping in the backyard
  19. See a movie outdoors 
  20. Visit the bookstore and wander through
  21. Have a movie marathon at home 
  22. Play basketball in the park
  23. Have a picnic in a park
  24. Have a fashion show at home 
  25. Visit a new farm
  26. Visit an art makers space and create something new alongside other creators.
  27. Go on a road trip to somewhere new 
  28. Visit a garden centre 
  29. Visit a splash pad 
  30. Go for a family swim
  31. Visit an outdoor skate park 
  32. Visit an indoor skating rink
  33. Play a round of mini golf 
  34. Build a toy from scratch 
  35. Learn to code something new (www.coding.org)
  36. Visit an orchard to pick what’s in season
  37. Visit a heritage site 
  38. Wander through a historic landmark 
  39. Have a lego tournament 
  40. Visit a Wild Life Nature Reserve 
  41. Visit a Wild Life Rescue Centre
  42. Volunteer at a wild life nature reserve 
  43. Attend a child safety class, conference or workshop (check with your local fire station, police station or school if they have any upcoming community programming)
  44. Have a board game tournament 
  45. Have a card game marathon
  46. Have a dance off 
  47. Have a great baking contest 
  48. Have a toy wash & toy rehabilitation clinic
  49. Have a toy drive & donate toys to children’s home
  50. Create a toy library and exchange toys with friends 
  51. Attend a community event near you
  52. Join a foreign language conversation group 
  53. Visit a nature centre
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