Lego Train Sets and Things

Lego train sets can be used for many different purposes. First of all they can be used for simple play. Kids can build trains and push them along the tracks that you set up. Secondly, these train sets can be used for learning skills like following directions, learning colors, learning shapes and learning cause and effect. Parents can enhance the educational value of their kid's Lego train sets by creating activity cards for their kids to play with. These cards can depict train track layouts or train shapes that their kids need to replicate with blocks.

Toy Train Games & Activities You Can Play

1.               Follow the leader.

2.               Create your own train stories and act them out with toy trains.

3.               Build a train station.

4.               Build a tunnel for your train to go through.

5.               Paint background scenery for your toy train sets.

6.               Paint a background for your toy train set.

Tips for Using Lego Train Sets

1.               Start with a starter set. This will provide you with the basic parts for numerous projects.

2.               Use an activity table or toy train table. This will keep all of your lego pieces up off the floor and easy to reach. It will also make setting up train tracks and building trains and buildings easier to do.

3.               Draw your ideas for Lego trains on graph paper first. Use markers, color pencils or crayons to create your designs.

4.               Create plans of your favorite creations so that you can recreate them later on.

5.               Store extra small pieces in plastic zipper bags.

One fun activity you can do with your Lego train sets is to work on art projects. There are a lot of different art projects that you can do, however, the project you select will depend on the age and skill level of your child. An easy art project you can complete is to build a Lego train and then have your child trace it onto construction paper or drawing paper. Let them trace the train in many different positions to demonstrate how the shape changes based on what direction you look at the train from. An intermediate art project you can complete is to have your child build a Lego train and then have them draw their train design on paper. If you are looking for a great holiday project, consider building a Lego train garland for your Christmas tree. As you can see there are a lot of fun projects you can complete with your kids using little more than Legos, paper, crayons, markers and imagination.

Tip: What is great about Legos is that they are easy to wash off. This means that you can use your Lego pieces as stamps. Just dip the side in a washable paint and stamp the shape on paper. Then wash off the Lego.

One of the best things about Lego train sets is their easy to clean surface. Being that they are made from non-porous plastic, Legos are really easy to clean. For pieces that don’t have decals or motorized parts, you can submerge the pieces in a bucket of warm soapy water. You can scrub them with a vegetable scrubber or a toothbrush. For pieces with decals or water sensitive add-ons you will want to use a damp cloth. Work around the sensitive areas gently and allow to dry thoroughly before playing with the pieces.

Tips: Organic cleaners can also be used to keep your Lego train pieces clean. These products are made from natural chemicals and enzymes that are extracted from plants. They do not have toxic fumes and they are safer for use around kids and pets.