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At what age can a child follow instructions to build a toy car?

Toy car building kits can be fairly complex. When considering whether a child can build one on their own, look at the specific brand of the kit, the number of pieces, and the suggested age ranges on the packaging. More complex toy car-building kits are ideal for kids no younger than 8 years old. You can buy simpler toy kits with larger pieces and fewer steps for younger kids.

What’s a screen-free activity for a group of 8-year-old boys?

If you’re hosting an after-school get together or a party for your child and their friends, you might be looking for a group activity they all can enjoy that does not involve a screen. Depending on the interests of the children, many school-aged boys enjoy building and creating. Combine the two and have kids work in pairs to complete a toy-building set. Model cars, video game characters or sets, and movie characters are some ideas for building sets sold by popular building block manufacturers.

How do I store building brick sets?

Popular building brick sets can come with hundreds, sometimes thousands, of small and intricate pieces. To keep the pieces and directions all together, you can store each set in its own clear bin or container with the instructions. You can stack bins in a toy closet or on a shelf. If your child wants to display their set once it's built, store replacement parts in a small bag with the directions in case they want to dissemble and store it away in the future. Many building brick brands also sell containers like net bags and plastic tubs that are designed to hold building brick pieces and sets.