3 Things to Know About Mega Bloks for Older Kids

Skip the 80-piece bag for kids past the Duplo stage The First Builders bag is fine for toddlers learning to stack, but kids six or older have outgrown it and will find it boring.

Buy sets with smaller pieces instead Older kids need more complex builds with smaller blocks that offer bigger possibilities and more challenge.

Save the big blocks for the toddler crowd Keep the large, simple blocks for two-year-olds who are still figuring out basic stacking and motor skills.