9 Best Construction Toys for Preschoolers

The building block of any kid's toy collection is a great set of blocks. They inspire a child to design, invent, and create. From tiny tots to aspiring architects, here are nine sets of brain-boosting blocks.

Imaginarium Wooden Alphabet Blocks

As easy as A-B-C, stacking these 40 wooden blocks is almost a rite of passage for babies. In addition to upper and lowercase letters, each block also features numbers and pictures of animals and objects for multiple learning opportunities.

Mega Bloks First Builders Big Building Bag

Oversized for small hands, Mega Bloks are easy for beginners to build and play. The plastic pieces connect and disconnect smoothly, and you won't have to worry about your little one swallowing these jumbo-sized blocks.


Lego Duplo My First Lego Gift Set

Once your tot has mastered big blocks, take a small step down to Duplo. Twice the length, height, and width of big-brother Lego bricks, these smaller-than-mega blocks build up your child's fine-motor skills.

LEGO Classic Large Creative Brick Box

Take it back to basics with this yellow brick box filled to the brim with the classic, colorful blocks. Use the nearly 800 pieces as a starter kit or to supplement your kid's growing collection. Without any directions to follow, the creative possibilities are limitless.

Green Toys Block Set

Your baby's first blocks will probably end up more often in his mouth than as part of an actual structure, so make sure he's chewing on something safe. Green Toys non-toxic blocks are made from 100% recycled plastic milk containers.

Green Toys Block Set

Your baby's first blocks will probably end up more often in his mouth than as part of an actual structure, so make sure he's chewing on something safe. Green Toys non-toxic blocks are made from 100% recycled plastic milk containers.

Tegu 24 Piece Tint Set

Modern magnets give classic wood blocks a fresh twist, allowing your aspiring architect to lock his designs into place. This versatile set of Tegu blocks in varying lengths and gravity-defying dimensions lets your kids build as tall or wide as possible.

The Original Lincoln Logs 100th Anniversary Building Set

Tap into your own childhood nostalgia and introduce your kid to these classic wooden logs made for building everything from traditional cabins to rustic castles. Conveniently store the 100-plus pieces in the collectible anniversary tin.

K'NEX 521 Super Value Tub


Help your advanced builders take their skill set to the next level. Beyond just blocks, K'NEX sets also include rods, connectors, and wheels for open-ended play possibilities to construct cars, ferris wheels, dinosaurs, and more.