Of course you’re probably aware that building blocks are a traditional toy that have been around for ages, but just how long have they been around? Personally, we believe these toys must’ve been around since the caveman days. If anyone back then picked up a few rocks or pieces of wood and stacked them together, would that not count as a sort of proto-building block toy? We think so. But, while we can only speculate when the first person actually stacked some rocks together for entertainment, we can actually take...

If you’re looking for a way to teach your children about science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) and also give them a bit of a lesson in frugality, may we suggest checking out Arvind Gupta’s Toys from Trash project. Basically, what Gupta does is create simple toys from objects that you can quite easily find in the trash or in a junk drawer at home (think bottle caps, batteries, paper clips etc.). He has dozens of videos that teach kids how to create all kinds of little contraptions that will...

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First off, yes hashtagging words outside of Twitter is annoying, but just hear us out on this one. #ToyLikeMe, in case you’ve not heard of it, is an awesome endeavor (with or without the hashtag) and we love it for its inclusiveness. Let us explain: Toy Like Me is a campaign to get more toy companies to create toys that represent children with disabilities. Started by journalist Rebecca Atkinson, former play consultant for Ragdoll Productions Karen Newell and writer Melissa Mostyn, the campaign has a Facebook page and a Twitter...

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We already know what you’re thinking: What in the name of Santa’s Workshop is a toque? It’s known as a winter hat in some parts of the world. No matter what you call it, though, they’re essential cold weather wear. They keep your ears warm and toasty and your head heated and happy. But this little craft tutorial is not about making actual toques. It’s about making mini-toques that you can use as Christmas tree ornaments and it’s courtesy of the EasyMeWorld YouTube channel. Step 1: Gather the following: a...

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Sometimes it’s just too darn cold to go outside in the winter. That’s when you need to be a little creative to keep your kids occupied. We, of course, recommend giving them Click-A-Brick to play with, but you can always try these other fantastic ideas courtesy of Family Days YouTube channel. Colander Creativity Step 1: Get a pack of pipe cleaners. Step 2: Get a colander. Step 3: Get your kids to make a creation by inserting the pipe cleaners into the colander. Step 4: Marvel at their creation (even...

If you live in one of the northern states, right around this time of year it’s fashionable to start complaining about the weather getting colder. However, we here at Click-A-Brick feel like there is something much better you can do about cold winter weather … like go outside and enjoy it! Snow is like an annual gift from Mother Nature that is meant for frolicking in (although, admittedly, she does give a little too much of it at times). So, with that in mind, here are 15 fun, outdoor winter...

Our visit to Sunrise Children's Hospital was a huge success! We had a blast hanging out with some new friends we met there and, of course, Santa himself. Check out the photos and help us celebrate the season of giving by bringing joy to someone else this holiday.     JOIN THE FUN CLUB