Octoplay

Building, or construction play, helps children to make sense of the world; as they play, they learn problem-solving and social skills and their fine motor development as well as provides them with a sense of achievement.

Our Octoplay Building Set has a tactile, textured surface and easy hinging to make it simple to join the shapes together. The giant Octoplay shapes are colorful and can be made into interesting shapes such as faces, flowers, animals, vehicles, or simple chain shapes. Your imagination is the limit.

Construction play is organized and has a goal but is also open-ended and imaginative and can be accomplished with any materials: natural or upcycled ( cardboard boxes, bottle caps, or other discarded objects) Constructive play was first recognized by child development expert Jean Piaget, it is widely considered a powerful learning tool that can be easily engaged with. Learn more about Jean Piaget here: https://www.biography.com/scientists/jean-piaget

Benefits of Constructive Play in Child Development:

• Math – Exploring counting, shapes, sizes, and symmetry 

• Science – Seeing cause and effect, gravity, balance in action, and problem-solving skills

• Understanding the world – Exploring the attributes of different objects and natural materials, and playing with how one object can represent another.

• Creativity – Taking an idea and seeing it through in real life. Designing play and choosing materials.

• Imagination – Small-world play allows them to build characters and universes into their play.

• Physical development – Construction play develops children's gross and fine motor skills (large and small muscle development).

• Cooperation – As children build together they learn how to work together.

• Self-esteem – Building confidence as they control their environment.