![]() ![]() These 4.5-by-4.5-inch platforms have openings in the grid for connecting Plus-Plus blocks. These are grids that form the base for all types of construction. What to look for in quality Plus-Plus blocks Baseplates The tubes keep all the Plus-Plus blocks in one place and are travel-friendly. The nearly 1-foot-tall clear plastic tubes hold all the pieces inside that you need to make the figure of your choice. Sets with more pieces are usually designated as “open play.” The largest Plus-Plus set has 7,000 pieces. Small numbers of pieces is an indication that the Plus-Plus set is made to build a single toy or figure, such as a penguin, dinosaur or snowboarder. Some of the smaller Plus-Plus sets have 15 pieces but most have 60 or 70. Minis are easy for large hands to work with and are not for little kids because the pieces are small enough to swallow. Minis are smaller-sized Plus-Plus blocks designed for older kids ages 5 to 12. They help children develop fine motor skills, focus and patience. The larger size of BIG Plus-Plus blocks makes them easier for small hands to grasp and manipulate. What to know before you buy Plus-Plus blocks BIG Plus-Plus blocksīIG Plus-Plus blocks are made for kids from ages 1 to 6. If you are looking for a big set of mini blocks for kids ages 5 to 12, take a look at the Plus-Plus 1,200 Piece Open Play Set and STEM Construction Toy. This design allows the Plus-Plus blocks to easily connect to the next in endless combinations. The blocks look like one “plus” sign stacked on another “plus” sign. The name Plus-Plus comes from their unique shape, which looks like a jigsaw puzzle piece. Plus-Plus blocks are made in Denmark using 100% green energy from wind power. Every brick interlocks with the next to create simple colorful mosaics or complex 3D shapes. Find out more information on the product.Plus-Plus blocks are construction toys that allow users to build endless possibilities from a single shape. The first video is of a 3 year old using the Mini Plus-Plus and the second video is a 6 year old using the Midi Plus-Plus. The camouflage mix looks great for Mindcraft lovers.īelow is a video of two children using the Plus-Plus blocks. available in different colors – I chose to carry the basic, neon, bunny and camouflage mix.The Midi are larger and they are slightly harder to put together and take apart. The Mini are small but slightly easier to put together and take apart. available in two sizes – Mini and Midi Plus-Plus is available.portable – the Mini Plus-Plus is packaged in a clear tube (weighs only 4 ounces) so it easy to toss into your therapy bag or pocketbook (may want to put blocks in ziploc bag versus the tube) for those times when children need some entertainment when waiting.calm, quiet toy – children are working hard and focused while making creations. ![]() ![]() You could follow a few directions to create something but in general it is more fun and engaging to create patterns with the fine motor building blocks. open ended toy – there are no requirements just build.proprioceptive input – when you pull the blocks apart there is a little resistance.finger strengthening – you have to use a little force to connect the blocks together.encourages fine motor skills and visual motor skills.I decided to add Plus-Plus to the Your Therapy Source shop because of the following reasons: Children will have to use fine motor and visual motor skills to connect the blocks into different patterns and designs. You can use your imagination and creativity to create endless possibilities. Each building block is a small double plus sign that interlocks together. I found this fun, new fine motor building blocks, Plus-Plus, at the Toy Fair 2017 in NYC. ![]()
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