What gift should I give to a child who loves LEGO® or DUPLO®?

How to choose a gift for a child who loves to build?

Before buying, it can be helpful to observe how the child already plays.

Does he mostly build on the ground? Does he like to leave his creations in place? Does he already have a lot of bricks? Does he build alone or with his brothers and sisters? Does he mostly use large or small bricks?

Several criteria can help in choosing:

• the child's age;
• the brick format he uses;
• the quantity of bricks already present in the house;
• the available space;
• his need for storage;
• his desire to preserve his buildings;
• the possibility of playing with multiple people;
• the length of time he remains focused on a construction.

For a child who is already well-equipped, it may be more interesting to improve their play environment than simply adding a new box of bricks.

What gift would you give to a child who loves DUPLO®?

Large bricks are particularly suitable for young children because they are easier to handle.

For a child who already regularly plays with this type of brick, you could offer:

• a supplementary box set;
• characters or accessories;
• accessible storage;
• a large construction plate;
• a dedicated table or stand;
• a space where he can leave his constructions in place.

The main objective is to make the game more accessible and more autonomous.

At Drawin'Kids, the Play&Build MAXI board It was designed to accommodate large format bricks and transform the table into a true building surface.

What gift would you give to a child who loves LEGO®?

As children grow up, their constructions often become more complex.

He can then appreciate:

• more parts;
• technical building blocks;
• storage boxes;
• sorting drawers;
• a construction plate;
• a larger space;
• a table dedicated to constructions.

At this age, one of the main needs is often to be able to start a construction, leave it in place and then come back to it later without having to take everything apart.

THE Play&Build MINI playset Drawin'Kids allows, for example, the table to be transformed into a building surface suitable for small bricks.

10 gift ideas for a child who loves to build

1. A box of additional bricks

If the child actually uses their bricks regularly, completing their collection remains a safe bet.

Ideally, you should choose pieces that allow for more freedom of creation rather than a single model to reproduce.

2. A large construction plate

A base plate helps to stabilize creations and makes construction easier.

It can also serve as the basis for a city, a garage, a house, or an imaginary universe.

3. A construction table

A dedicated table makes it possible to avoid building solely on the ground.

It offers a stable, accessible and identifiable space where the child can return regularly.

4. Suitable storage solutions

Boxes, drawers or lockers can help the child sort their bricks by color, size or type.

This also makes it easier to find the necessary parts.

5. A building board

A game board allows you to transform an existing table into a specialized gaming space.

It can be useful when you want to avoid adding extra furniture to the room.

6. A set of figurines

Characters, animals or small accessories can enrich constructions and encourage imaginative play.

7. A rug or play area

A rug or an identified area can help to delimit the construction space.

8. A book of building ideas

Some children like to follow models or find new ideas before inventing their own creations.

9. An experiment involving construction

Creative workshops, exhibitions, museums or other activities can also complement this passion without adding more equipment to the home.

10. A complete building space

For a more substantial gift, a proper corner can be set up with a table, storage, easily accessible plates and bricks.

Should we offer another box of bricks?

Not necessarily.

If the child already has a lot of bricks, the problem may no longer be a lack of pieces, but the organization of their play space.

In this case, it may be more relevant to offer:

• storage;
• a construction platform;
• a dedicated table;
• a better playing surface;
• accessories to complement your creations.

This allows existing bricks to be reused without continuing to accumulate them.

Which gift allows you to use the bricks he already owns?

This is an excellent track for a child who is already very well equipped.

Dedicated support can completely transform the way you play:

• he finds his pieces more easily;
• It has a stable surface;
• He can leave his creations in place;
• he can play longer;
• He can invite a brother, sister, or friend to participate.

A table or a construction board then becomes less a new toy than a support to better use all those he already owns.

See our article:What gift should I give to a child who already has a lot of toys?

How to create a building space at home?

You don't need a large games room.

A corner of a bedroom or living room can suffice if the space is well organized.

Ideally, you should plan ahead:

• a stable surface;
• easily accessible bricks;
• some simple storage solutions;
• enough space to build;
• a place to leave a work in progress;
• possibly several zones if several children are playing together.

For young children, equipment must remain easily accessible and adapted to their size.

Below is a photo shared by one of our customers.

What gift would you give to a child who likes to leave their creations for several days?

Some children build over several hours, or even several days.

In this case, having to dismantle everything at the end of each session can quickly become frustrating.

A dedicated space allows you to preserve a structure and return to it later.

This is particularly interesting for:

• large cities;
• the houses;
• garages;
• the sets;
• complex constructions;
• invented universes.

A construction table or a stable base can therefore be a very relevant gift for a child who likes to develop their creations over time.

What kind of gift can be shared between brothers and sisters?

Construction games are particularly well suited to sharing.

But to avoid everyone ending up building in a very small space, it is useful to plan for a sufficiently large area.

One child can work on one part of the scenery while another builds elsewhere.

Brothers and sisters do not need to be exactly the same age either: each can create at their own level.

See our article:What gift should I give to brothers and sisters?

A construction table: a good gift idea?

Yes, especially for a child who regularly uses their building blocks.

A construction table allows you to:

• create an identified space;
• avoid playing only on the ground;
• leave the buildings in place;
• easier to store;
• play alone or with others;
• alternate with other activities if the table is multi-purpose.

The real benefit appears when the table can also be used for something else.

The same piece of furniture can then accommodate construction, drawing, coloring or free play depending on the child's wishes.

Our Drawin'Kids ideas for children who love to build

Play&Build MAXI

The Play&Build MAXI board is designed for large bricks and is particularly suitable for young children.

It allows you to transform a Drawin'Kids table into a real construction space.

Play&Build MINI

The Play&Build MINI board is suitable for small bricks and allows older children to create more detailed constructions.

Imagin'table

The Imagin'table can accommodate different activity materials and evolve with the child's usage.

Drawing table

The Drawin'table can switch from coloring to building thanks to the different trays available.

This allows you to keep the same piece of furniture while adapting your activities.

What screen-free gift is there for a child who loves to build?

Construction is naturally a screen-free activity.

It allows the child to manipulate, reflect, imagine and start again at their own pace.

Building blocks, assembly games, models, 3D puzzles or construction sets can be good gift ideas for a child who prefers to create with their hands.

See our article: 15 screen-free gift ideas for children

And for Christmas?

A construction-related gift can be particularly interesting at Christmas, especially for a child who already has a lot of bricks.

Rather than systematically adding a new box, you can choose a gift that improves their play space and allows them to enjoy more of what they already have.

For more ideas based on age and interests, see our Christmas gift idea guide for children aged 2 to 8.

In summary

For a child who loves LEGO®, DUPLO®, or construction toys, the best gift isn't necessarily a new box of bricks. A storage unit, baseplate, tray, or building table can allow them to make better use of what they already own, keep their creations safe, and have a real play area suited to their passion.

Faq

What gift should I give to a child who loves LEGO®?

A new box of bricks, a building plate, storage, a dedicated tray or a building table are good ideas depending on what he already has.

What gift should I give to a child who loves DUPLO®?

For young children, opt for large bricks, characters, a stable building surface, accessible storage or a dedicated play area.

What gift should I give to a child who already owns a lot of LEGO®?

Rather than adding new bricks, consider storage, a shelf or a table to better organize and use your collection.

Is a LEGO® table a good gift idea?

A building table can be very practical for a child who regularly plays with their bricks, especially if they like to leave their creations in place.

What construction toy gift is suitable for a 3-year-old?

At this age, opt for large, easy-to-handle bricks, a stable surface, and a play area adapted to their size.

What construction gift would be suitable for a 6-year-old?

From the age of 6, children can enjoy more detailed constructions, small bricks, storage by category and a real dedicated surface.

What screen-free gift is there for a child who loves to build?

Bricks, models, assembly games, wooden constructions and construction spaces provide excellent screen-free activities.