I have now added Duplo to my collecting habit and have found a new fondness for it. At this time, it is not as financially demanding as standard Lego is, and therefore secondhand bags of it are a third or quarter the price. Many of the used Duplo has scratches and pen marks. I wash them, but the scratches will generally remain. I like this, it shows that little builders have enjoyed their use.
I am looking at Duplo as a learning tool, not unlike the Basic ideas that I have had, in the past. Lego have produced it for decades to give younger audiences the building and learning that Lego have offered for eighty-plus years. I understand that Lego have always seen this, but I believe that Duplo can be used by older learners. The size makes it easier to use and there are many attributes that aid in the support of learning disabilities.
Some Attributes
- Size helps with motor and visual impairments
- Colour aids in sorting and distinguishing a difference
- Large scaffolds connect the blocks with minimal precision
- Less bricks make larger outcomes
These are a few ideas that give Duplo an edge. The beauty of Lego is the endless use of its main function. I believe that Duplo holds this, too. It isn’t as complicated, either, offering fewer parts. I can see how this is a bonus as those building will need to work it out on their own; they will not be using a pre-produced piece to solve the problem. There are wheeled pieces, but with Toolo in the mix, wheels can be manually added. I will think more about Duplo, but I believe there is a lot of scope with it.
