Grandparents often buy sets of wooden blocks. What are some of the reasons you would be buyers of this product?

Could it be because they have fond memories of playing with building blocks themselves as children? Perhaps it is because they are not related to the “high-tech” toys of today? Do you realize the educational benefits of a set of building blocks? Perhaps it is because they see that natural wood blocks are a toy that will last, will not need new batteries and with which they will play over and over again? Or maybe it’s just because it’s really Grandpa who wants to play with them! Consider this comment from a grandparent: “Blocks are so much fun and the grandson likes them too!”

Not only do grandparents buy wooden block sets as gifts for their grandchildren, they often buy a set for their own home. They can get them for a family vacation home, a beach house, or a cabin where the family would gather.

Grandparents are drawn to toys that they remember well. Years ago, wooden building blocks were in every home. Grandparents often kept the block sets they had as children and then passed them on to their own children. Now they want to share the joy of playing with this traditional toy with their grandchildren. Grandpa may not do well in video games or “Angry Birds,” but he will enjoy spending time with his grandchildren creating a creative city, castle, or fort together. If you’re not on the ground with them, Grandma will no doubt love to see the joy her grandson feels when he learns how to build a tower, tear it down, and then start over. Grandparents have found this to be a great way to bond with their grandchildren, sharing something they enjoyed as children.

Grandpa is often one of those who can fix or build anything. Our older generation grew up learning these skills. Maybe it all started with a childhood of building and playing with simple toys like wooden blocks that fostered creativity and taught them to figure out how things work. Grandparents can see that we can learn a thing or two by going back to some basic creative toys, like wooden blocks.

Grandparents want to invest in toys that are cherished, that won’t break quickly or be abandoned when the batteries run out. Wood blocks are durable and will be used over and over in new and creative ways. Grandparents know that a building block set, kept in their own home, will become their favorite toy. The one that grandchildren want to play with every time they visit.

Wood blocks are a gift that many grandparents are buying, not only for their grandchildren, but also for their own home. They are discovering that it can be a great way to connect with the younger generation.