Lincoln Logs is a toy that we all had in our homes when we grew up. While there are many new toys on the market full of bells and whistles, this classic toy is timeless, and offers many educational and therapeutic benefits.  

To challenge visual perception skills, such as visual spatial awareness and design copy, replicate the structure in the instructions. Or using your own creativity, build a unique, one-of-a-kind structure. Building your own structure is great for motor planning (see our glossary of terms) because your child will come up with a plan (ideation), figure out how to make a sound structure (organization), and then carry out the plan (execution). There are limitless possibilities when you use your creativity.

Although the recommended age is from 3 years, it is difficult for many children that young to manage the interlocking pieces independently. It appears to be better suited for children 5-8 years old.

The wooden logs are durable and are great for building structures over and over again. Lincoln Logs are available in several different sizes and price ranges. If you purchase a larger set, there will be enough logs and accessories so that more than one child can play simultaneously. All sets come in a container for storage.

 Blog written by: Aviva Goldwasser, MS, OTR.   Chaye Lamm Warburg, DPS, OTR, Director of POTS