Little Bricks - 60 Pieces

Little Bricks are an engaging, open-ended construction resource designed to captivate children's imaginations. Crafted from thermoplastic rubber (TPR) encasing a small metal core, these bricks offer a satisfying weight that enhances stability and balance during building activities. The TPR exterior provides a soft, smooth texture, ensuring safe handling for young users and a pleasant sensory experience. Available in assorted dark and light colours, these bricks add visual interest and variety to constructions. They can be arranged in multiple orientations-flat, on their sides, or end-to-end-allowing for diverse architectural designs. The set includes 10 double-sided concept cards featuring real-life structures alongside corresponding brick formations, bridging the gap between abstract concepts and tangible creations. This feature encourages children to relate their learning to the world around them, fostering both creativity and cognitive development. Additionally, the bricks can be integrated with other materials, such as dowel rods, to construct more complex designs, further expanding the scope of imaginative play.‹

Educational Benefits

• Enhances Engineering Concepts: Building with weighted bricks introduces foundational engineering principles, such as balance, stability, and structural integrity.‹
• Supports Sensory Development: The soft, smooth texture of the bricks provides tactile stimulation, contributing to sensory exploration and development.‹
• Encourages Teamwork and Social Skills: Collaborative building projects promote sharing, communication, and cooperative problem-solving among peers.‹
• Stimulates Creativity and Imagination: Open-ended play allows children to design and construct unique structures, fostering innovative thinking.‹

Classroom Ideas

• Mathematical Exploration: Use the bricks to teach concepts such as counting, sorting, patterns, and basic geometry by creating various shapes and structures.‹
• Storytelling and Language Development: Encourage students to build scenes or settings and then create stories based on their constructions, enhancing narrative skills.‹
• Science Investigations: Explore principles of physics, such as gravity and balance, by experimenting with different building techniques and observing outcomes.‹
• Artistic Expression: Incorporate the bricks into art projects, allowing children to explore design, symmetry, and colour combinations.‹

Safety & Information

• Age Recommendation: Suitable for children aged 3 years and older.‹
• Materials:
  • Bricks are constructed from thermoplastic rubber (TPR) with an internal metal core, providing durability and a balanced weight.‹
• Measurements:
  • Each brick measures 4.5 cm in length, 1.5 cm in width, and 2.25 cm in height.‹
• Care Instructions:
  • To clean, wipe the surface of each brick with a disinfectant or sanitising solution and allow them to dry thoroughly before storage.‹
  • Store bricks in the provided cardboard box to maintain their condition and ensure easy organisation.‹
• Safety Information:
  • The soft TPR exterior and smooth edges ensure safe handling for young children.‹
  • Regular cleaning helps maintain hygiene, especially when shared among multiple users or classrooms.‹