A couple of weeks ago Lucas was sent* a BRIO builder deluxe set to review. Brio are well known for their wooden train sets. The builder set is aimed at children from 3 years of age and contains an incredible 270 pieces!
It inspires a huge selection of wooden and plastic components and 4 tools for free play.
“Free Play” is described by the charity Play England as:
“Children choosing what they want to do, how they want to do it and when to stop and try something else. Free play has no external goals set by adults and has no adult imposed curriculum. Although adults usually provide the space and resources for free play and might be involved, the child takes the lead and the adults respond to cues from the child”.
There are also pieces that include eye graphics to enable character play.
At the age of 3, children’s hand-eye coordination becomes refined, and fine motor skills are improving through handling small objects which this set is perfect to encourage.
The set comes with some ideas of what to build but not instructions, it’s is all about imaginative play and learning through play to explore, discover and create what the child wants. We did try to make the crane that was pictured but struggled with the pieces in the set, there was one part that needed something that isn’t in the set but that being said I do think it’s a fab set.
There are so many possibilities that this set can be used again and again and will last many years. As Lucas becomes older and his skills improve he will be able to make more and more creations. Lucas is really enjoying playing with it and also Grandad too!
BRIO are also conscious of the impact their products can have on the environment and ensure they only use wood from FSC certified wood. They also continuously strive to improve their way of working so they can minimise their carbon footprint x
This looks like a great set. I think even my 10 year old would love it. It looks great to get their imagination going x
What a great toy! I has a toy that was a similar concept when I was growing up and always had so much fun making things! I always think of train sets when I think of Brio, but it’s nice to see things like this and is something I will have to remember come Christmas time.
This looks like such a good set and one that will grow and adapt with them over time. I really want to support my daughter’s engineering mind and this is perfect 🙂
My son would have loved this when he was younger, If you have a child who is really inquisitive and inventive, it’s good to find great things for them to build, before they start taking things apart!
My son would love this Brio set for sure. It looks great. I am sure it would keep my kids busy for hours.
This looks great for inquisitive pre-schoolers and beyond. I bet my 10 year old would enjoy it too
These are perfect, I love the chunky pieces for them to be able to hold
That sounds like a great set. I’ve always been a fan of Brio toys and anything that encourages free play and creativity gets a thumbs up from me!
Fantastic set, my son would love it! Added to the toys wish list x
This looks like so much fun. Looks like a great learning game too 🙂
Oh my gosh my girls would love this! They are obsessed with all things BRIO right now too! lol
This looks amazing! So hands on, and you have to use your mind too! You’ve got a little contractor on your hands there!
Oh this looks like fun! We love Brio toys, they always last!
I love his concentration face in the top picture! Definitely a fab toy there