We are blown away by this new invention by Columbian inventor Carlos Arturo Torres. It's called the Iko and it is a prosthetic limb for children that incorporates building blocks into the design so kids can build their own limbs! Just look at how much fun the boy in that video is having. It's almost like he's been given a super cool super power. Some day, he'll grow up to be … Brick Man! Okay, maybe we're getting carried away, but we still absolutely love this concept. It puts the...

Obviously, there is no bad time to get your kids thinking about the environment, but summer just seems to be the best time, as everything is green and in bloom. More people are outside and kids just have that itch to go explore the great outdoors. That’s why summer is the best time of year to get your kids not only thinking about how they can help the environment, but actually get them helping the environment. Here are 3 ways to turn your child into an eco-hero! Educate Them Kids...

  As you know, we here at Click-A-Brick love helping kids learn about the world around them. The more they learn, the more opportunity they will have to make the world a better place. You can help us teach children about the world around them and the importance of caring for it with the 30-piece Rainforest Rascals set.This set can be used to teach children about the rainforest and build interest about rainforest conservation. We are hoping that by getting children interested in rainforest conservation the next generation of adults...

We here at Click-A-Brick know kids love science and they love being outdoors, so why not combine the two? We often think of science experiments and lessons taking place inside of a laboratory, but you can do simple science experiments outside, too. And it’s super easy to get your kids involved. Here are 10 ideas that for outdoor science experiments that you can do with your kids. Make You Own Bubble Blowing Solution Kids love blowing and chasing bubbles in the park or yard, but those little bottles of bubble...

Does your child have NDD? It’s a serious disorder and is affecting more and more children across the entire world. Symptoms include: Pale skin Lethargy Perfectly clean fingernails Absence of dirt anywhere on body Inability to recognize any wild animals Yes, NDD, or Nature Deficit Disorder as it’s known in its long form, affects far too many children, but there is hope. With the right treatment, you can reverse the effects of NDD easily. We’ve collected some insight from various experts about fighting against NDD and we share it with...

The ocean is a really interesting (and really big place). With Click-A-Brick's Sandy Sidekicks educational building block set being mostly ocean dwellers, we wanted to share some information about the vast, blue world that is the sea. Have fun learning all about the sea with this handy dandy infographic!       by bobbybernethy. From Visually. JOIN THE FUN CLUB

When toys are looking a little ragged and your child has given up playing with them, you just toss them in the trash can, right?Wrong!That’s the worst possible thing you can do with old toys.The team here at Click-A-Brick encourage families to look for sustainable ways to discard children’s old toys rather than just throwing them away in the garbage.A recent article on Treehugger.com said Americans purchase about $18 billion worth of toys every year.And while $18 billion is a big, impressive number, here is another number that is big,...

Spring is here and the birds are back and boy are they hungry!How can you help out a hungry bird?What if it’s an angry bird?What if it’s a … hangry bird?!?!?!?Well, we think if you give your Feather Friends a nice feeder to eat from and fill it with yummy food, they will turn into happy birds and keep coming back to your yard for as long as you keep refilling your bird feeder. One way you could make a bird feeder is by making it out of Click-A-Brick. (And...

With building blocks being so popular in the United States, it’s safe to say that there is definitely no shortage of toy builders. But, there is definitely a shortage of real builders.We like keeping this blog light and fun, so we won’t go into crazy details here, but the US has a massive shortage of construction workers right now. How massive? According to a study done in October of 2014 by Associated General Contractors of America, a whopping 83% of construction firms don’t have enough skilled construction workers and 30%...

The snow is retreating and the cold temperatures of winter have been usurped by the rising temperatures of spring. Everyone, child and adult alike, is itching to get outside without having to bundle up. After a long winter mostly spent indoors (hopefully playing with Click-A-Brick), it’s so very nice to get outside and feel the warmth of spring. Here are 10 things you can do with your children this spring to get them outside and active. 1. Splash splash splash! Spring means giant mud puddles and while you could spend your...