Plus-Plus is so fun! Plus-Plus unboxing

Every time I see this kind of toy with simple design but endless creativity, I literally will be in a state of "falling into a black hole" - this means I will buy more, let my child play with them more and seek for a new way to play. The same case with Plus-Plus building blocks, it probably broke my personal limit again. Plus-Plus is really fun!

I also completed the super, super complicated, but terribly powerful Plus-Plus x World Map, it's really fun and taking me so much time to finally finished.

After playing with Plus-Plus blocks for some time, I am very sure that it is really helpful to my daughter, Pupu, she know the 3D construction concept better now! Now, when constructing objects, she has her own set of logic and steps.

What is Plus-Plus?

Plus-Plus - a construction toy for hours of creative play

Plus-Plus has a unique design in one shape and 2 sizes that can interlock with other Plus-Plusses that are identical to it. From a single repeated element you can create anything that you can think of, both in 2D and in 3D. It is a perfect educational toy that stimulates fine motor skills, creativity, focus and patience!

Plus-Plus is made in Denmark. The Plus-Plus factory and headquarters uses 100% green energy from wind power and we have a “NO WASTE” production. All products and packaging are 100% recyclable.

In addition, Plus-Plus received a super high score of 4.9 stars on Amazon. Pass the EU EN71-1, 71-2, 71-3 toy inspection standards. Does not contain plasticizer, so it is safe for children to play.

And because of Plus-Plus I’ve been invited to Xue Xue Institute. Looking forward an opportunity to have my own class in Xue Xue Institute, finger crossed.

There are 2 kinds of Plus-Plus according to its size, Midi and Mini.

The proportions in my hand.

Midi can be played children over 1 year old (parents still need to supervise). Mini are suitable for children over 3 years old (don’t swallow, please supervise your child while playing).

The colors included in each collections.

There are a total of 9 combinations of Plus-Plus block to block assemble.

First let me introduce 600 pcs Midi rainbow collection

This kind of building blocks the more is the merrier. For my daughter Pupu, I don’t really need to give he any instructions, she already is an expert in building blocks. This time, let us see what Pupu can create with Plus-Plus.

On Saturday morning, Pupu is very considerate while taking care of Dad, she is playing with building blocks quietly, lol, see how her father sleep.

Midi are very easy to assemble.

There is a nice feeling when you holding Midi, it is thick but not heavy and not light either, it is hard for me to describe, but when you assemble Midi I feel very therapeutic.

At the beginning, you can accompany your child to combine the 2D images first. The 2D pattern of the butterfly is very suitable for children to learning symmetrical patterns. Parents can do one side first, and then let the children practice the other side. I also took my CD as a scale, see how big the butterfly is, hahaha.

Combining 2D designs no longer can satisfy me! Here are my creation, not Pupu’s.

From left: Spiderman, Iron Man, Hulk, Captain America

I don’t think about what I would like to create from the beginning, but the inspiration is suddenly come into my mind. Although, my Avengers creation is very cute, but Pupu will have no feeling at all, she is more of a princess girl. Then, I try to create princesses, who know I create it until 2 AM.

And, I finally made it!! The 4 princesses. Can you tell who they are?

Don’t tell me you can’t tell yah! It is very obvious.

Although the Snow White is wearing culotte, but you can see right? It is Snow White.

Even a 5 years old girl can tell that she is the “Let it Go”.

I am super satisfied with Ariel’s tail.

And~~~They can also exchange their skirts, hahaha!

Of course, it’s no problem to create a more masculine designs. Like this excavator, it can really dig. Different angles can be changed between building blocks and building blocks. You can also change the angle of excavator to give them a digging position.

The carrots!

Roaster with duck.

You can create anything! No matter a boat, a car, a plane, or anything, you can create all…. with your imagination of course.

Midi 20 pcs pastel collection are so dreamy.

You can create a flower.

Or a chick with a tree.

Or a little human, with an addition of a flower it can turn into a little girl.

Ok, now let me introduce the Mini collections.

You can create so many designs with the Mini. There are 3 collections of Mini, which is Neon, Pastel, and Rainbow.

Let us start from what Pupu choose, of course the dreamy Pastel collection. There are so many different colors in each box. What a fun combination! The color of the pastel collection looks really comfortable.

If you choose the big box, please prepare to not receiving any instruction card. But don’t worry, if you go to Plus-Plus official website, they have a section special for finding inspirations.

220 pieces of 3 in 1 Pastel collections in very suitable for an entry level, the price is also affordable!

3 in 1 means that with this box you can create 3 works. But because it is only 220 pieces, you might need to disassemble after you finish it in order to create the other one.

The whole series of Plus-Plus building blocks are made in Denmark, which I think this is very rare now.

There are details of each colors quantity, however, is there anybody who really recount them? I am too lazy to do that.

It comes with a How to Assemble card.

I formed a track, carriages, cargo compartments, stations, and fences.

Not long after that Pupu create a glasses.

Plus-Plus blocks can form a circle or other arcs by changing the angle of the connection between the blocks. For a five-year-old Pupu, there is basically no difficulty in combining and assemble the blocks.

Plus-Plus texture is not only a plastic texture, it is a plastic but also have an elastic feeling. But since the Mini collection is relatively small, it still need some effort to combine. So I need to take a break after playing with Plus-Plus, not only Pupu enjoyed playing with Plus-Plus, even me the adult is also enjoy it very much.

Let's set up a crown first, follow the step-by-step instruction.

Slowly adjust a long strip of blocks into a circle and connect them.

Put the decorations on the crown in order.

How can there be no scepter with a crown! So I make a scepter immediately, lol.

And here is my cute Princess Pupu.

And the King and his Princess, like father like daughter, two people that I love so much.

Next, horse carriage.

And I turned them into…….

A house! Or more like a gazebo.

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5 Recommended toys for children's logical development

Do you think you child’s logical think development is important? Having a good logical ability not only contributes to academic work, but also the ability to judge right and wrong, which can be said to be a key point that cannot be ignored in the growth of children. However, what is logical thinking ability? How to train the logic ability of preschool children and elementary school students? What teaching materials and games are there to train children's logical thinking skills?

There are many ways to train logic, but you may need some basic logic teaching aids or toys. At this time, we think of educational toys or STEM toys, but it is difficult for ordinary people to understand just from the appearance what toys are helpful for logic training. We will give you some tips for choosing logical toys.

In addition, the best way to train logic is from games or toys.Despite of picking good toys, you also have to know how to play with your children? How to extend the gameplay? Keep reading and you will know.

Contents:

| What is logical thinking ability?

| How to choose logic training toy?

| 5 Recommended toys for children's logical development

| Plan Toys Balancing Cactus

| Plus Plus

| Shifu PLUGO Link

| Learning Resources Mathlink Cubes Activity Set

| GoldieBlox and The Spinning Machine

What is logical thinking ability?

What do you think is logical thinking? A child therapist once explained that logical ability is an abstract thinking ability in the process of conception, judgment, and reasoning. Children with well-developed logical intelligence can clearly express their needs, have better organizational skills in learning, and have ways to solve problems and apply them.

Simply saying, I think that logical thinking is to do things right and to have the ability to innovate. You can start training logic in your child’s life, such as putting on clothes and then coats, sorting toys before storing them, and getting more advanced, such as where does the water come from? What to do if we run out of water? These interactions in life all help children develop logic and stimulate thinking.

Read more: Recommended toys to develop child's skills for the future!

How to choose logic training toys?

Since logic is an abstract ability, the main question is how do we turn abstraction into concrete and help children understand it?

Toys are a very important media for cultivating children's logic. Before buying any toys that said will help logical development, choose based on below three point.

1. Ability to use senses and feelings to actually operate

When a child is learning any intelligence, the most ineffective way is to talk on paper and directly tell the answer. This will stifle the child's curiosity and make it unwilling to learn actively.

Therefore, specific items that can be manipulated by hands are a good way to guide children to learn logic, such as building blocks and puzzles. In the process of construction, children actually grasp and touch to feel the shape, size or length, and then find ways to splice and assemble. This is extremely effective logic training!

2. Fresh, fun and gamify

Logic training is not like general subjects. It covers not only knowledge itself.. Therefore, you need to use more interesting toys to stimulate the senses, attract children's attention, and inspire learning motivation. In addition, toys that can be used to bring games to activities are even better, to help children establish a logical developmental context, which can be continuously practiced and strengthened through toys.

3. Able to connect with children's lives

Logic ability is the most commonly used ability in daily life, so of course it must be combined with daily life in training. For example, you can choose food-shaped building blocks or flags, or bring life situations into play, which are all good ways of logic training.

After discussing so much, your next question will be: Are there any toys that can cultivate children's logical thinking? Let me introduce to you one by one.

Read also: 5 Awesome STEAM activities

5 Recommended toys for children's logical development

Plan Toys Balancing Cactus

Plan Toys, a well-known toy manufacturer in Thailand, uses recycled wood to produce high-quality wooden toys. This balanced cactus is well-known on the Internet, and many mothers and preschool teachers use this toy to help children learn and develop.

The gameplay of Balancing Cactus is very simple, but it can stimulate thinking. You only need to put up the cacti one by one until all the cacti are put on it. In the process, you must find a way to balance and prevent the cacti from falling.

Child must first think about which cactus should be used as the bottom, and take into account the number and weight of each side. If it collapses, it doesn’t matter. Think about which step did you miss? Repeatedly practice thinking, the more logic you play, the more playful it is!

More about Plan Toys

Plus Plus

Speaking of logic training, how can we not mention the building blocks that train strong construction ability? Plus Plus building blocks from Denmark's patented design require children to use the "Double Plus" structural building blocks to give full play to their creativity and realize the ideal shape in their minds. The results are as realistic as Lego.

The most special thing about Plus Plus building blocks is that they can form a "curved" arc, such as an arch bridge, a hat, a wheel or a love heart, etc., which can be changed into various shapes at will.

However, from adding blocks one by one to completing the whole work, it takes a lot of effort for the child. The construction process not only uses hands, but also uses brains to gradually construct the ideal shape in the mind. This not only brings fun, but also helps logical thinking. It is highly recommended.

Read also: Recommended toys to develop child's skills for the future!

Shifu PLUGO Link

If you really want to include teaching elements in logic training, this PLUGO Link developed and designed by Indian engineers is definitely one of the best toys.

PLUGO Link is different from other game software in that it does not need to slip on the screen. Instead, it uses a special "magnetic ring" for children to grasp and interact. This is in line with the sensory stimulation needed to cultivate logic.

Its game software is centered on training logic, designed with four themes gear technology, pipeline logic, letter practice and combination, with more than 200 levels, which will definitely allow children to fully play and learn.

Although the unit price of PLUGO Link is high, it is a long-term investment to play from 4 to 12 years old. Instead of letting kids watch cartoons with their mobile phones, let’s play PLUGO Link!

Learning Resources Mathlink Cubes Activity Set

We all know that we can slowly develop mathematical logic from an early age, but what should we do to make children enjoy it? Maybe this math cube block can help you.

The Learning Resources Mathlink Cubes Activity Set is similar to teaching aids. There are a total of 100 cube blocks of the same size, divided into 10 colors, 10 of each color, and 15 double-sided printing teaching cards are attached, which can be added and subtracted, arranged, Activities such as classification and construction.

The mathematical logic required by preschool children includes basic concepts such as quantity, space, addition and subtraction, and cube blocks can meet these needs. Children put together the building blocks by hand, observe the changes in number and height, pile up three-dimensional shapes, and learn the concepts of corners, which are all good logic training!

GoldieBlox and The Spinning Machine

This toy is amazing! Children who can successfully play will not be dumb-dumb, lol. GoldieBlox was developed and designed by a group of female engineers, to encourage little girls to also be exposed to the concepts of construction machinery, to help children train science and engineering logic and become future professionals.

The soul character in the GoldieBlox toy set is the blonde girl Goldie. Almost all the toys are based on her. She is also present in the Spinning Machine.

There are assembly parts in the spinning party toy set, including pillars, rollers, connecting bricks and ropes. The logical concept of STEAM quality can be developed in the assembly. The most important thing is that it can be extended and changed to assemble more interesting gameplay.

Learn more about GoldieBlox.