If you are one of those parents who love innovative, educational toys, you will love the new ThinkBlocks by ThinkWorks.

When we first got the set, I just let my son play with the blocks to see what he would do. (He is very good at puzzles and games with definite answers. That’s whey I try to introduce open-ended games so that he won’t become so rigid in his thinking.) He had fun connecting the blocks (they’re magnetic); stacking them, spinning them around and making up roles for them (i.e. cars) – especially the large blocks.

As I prepare my son for pre-school next year, I like the fact that the blocks can be used to teach a variety of concepts (i.e. similarities and opposites; parts and wholes; relations between objects and more). I’m not a “flashcard mama”, so this toy is ideal for me.

The set is a little pricey ($79.99) but it is a tool that can be used over time. As we were playing with it, I thought of how great it would be for an aging relative who is losing her memory. (Research shows that certain games help to keep the mind /memory in better shape.)

In any event, I recommend the ThinkBlocks for those who are trying to raise (or be!) great thinkers. The site thinkandthrive.com provides buyers with a large amount of different activities and exercises to use with the ThinkBlocks.

Posted by Kimberly on 29 Feb 2008 at 12:41 pm | Tagged as: Products