January 28th is National LEGO Day in Canada.
LEGOs were invented in Denmark by a carpenter named Ole Kirk Christiansen began making wooden toys during the Great Depression in 1932. Over time the wooden blocks were replaced with durable ABS plastic.
LEGO products have changed throughout the years. In addition to the iconic children’s blocks, the company now produces more intricate sets like the life-sized Star Wars X-Wing fighter.
LEGOs aren’t just toys, they help to develop important skills like spatial reasoning, enhance creativity and fine motor skills. Whether you’re a child or adult, playing with LEGOs will provide you with hours of entertainment.
One creative person built himself a prosthetic arm with LEGOs and then he built another arm for a young boy. See more about it at this link:
Surprising an 8-year-old with a new LEGO® arm
While getting together with friends and family to celebrate National LEGO Day, be sure to remind everyone about the Canada Learning Bond. If you or your children are eligible, they could receive up to $2,000 to use for post-secondary education.
