LEGO Classic Creative Supplement 10693

Lego Classic Creative Supplement 10693 - 10 mini models, from 12 - 48 pieces

If you want a beginner Lego set with small models that can be completed by many in less time than a therapy session,  that incorporate a large number of fine motor and visual perceptual skills and that most kids like, you might want to check out this set. 

In the Lego Classic Creative Supplement 10693 set you get 303 pieces to create 10 models:

• rocket (12 pcs.)
• pirate ship (31 pcs.)
• spaceship (13 pcs.)
• shark (19 pcs.)
• robot (48 pcs.)
• dinosaur (43 pcs.).

The instructions for the submarine (16 pcs.) and the three numerals (see image below) are not in the box. I felt a little cheated by this, forcing me to go to their site, but the instructions are on https://www.lego.com/en-us/classic/building-instructions. This site shows you all the models and instructions for all the LEGO Creative sets (sets with multiple small models). When I got to the website I see there are also instructions for two Christmas models for this set. You can either click on the model of your choice and follow from your computer screen or print out the instructions.

Below are the first two pages from the instruction book for the rocket model.

 

I'm a big fan of Legos and wrote a post, Building Skills with Construction Toys, that goes into more detail about why I love Legos. If you have a few minutes, check it out. If you are interested in other Lego kits that make small models, click on the links below to read my other posts:

• Lego Classic Bricks & Gears - each model uses a gear to move in some way
• Lego Classic 10702 - More small models
• Lego Build Up 40253 - 24 small Christmas and winter models
• Lego 3-1 Classic Blue Creativity Box 10706 - 3 small blue models
• LEGO Build Up 40222 - 24 more small Christmas and winter models

 Try this with any LEGO set:

• Give a few minutes to examine the pieces at the beginning so that the person can examine the different shapes and how they snap together.
• Set the piece(s) for each step in front of the beginner until he has gotten used to identifying pieces. 
• Turn pieces on the table so that they can't be picked up by the child in the correct orientation. Ask him to turn each piece in-hand after picking it up.
• Place a piece in the individual's palm, or at the base of the fingers, in the incorrect orientation and ask him to bring it to the fingertips and turn it in-hand for placement.
• Give the beginner one piece at a time while building and point to the piece on the guide to show where it should go.
• Ask the child to pick up the model and hold it in one hand while adding pieces with the other hand so that both hands works together while adding pieces (instead of adding pieces while the model is on the table).
• Show the child how to hold the model with the non-dominant hand while "pinching" the new part on with the dominant hand.
• Place the pieces for each step on the non-dominant side so that the individual will have to cross midline to pick them up. Instruct him not to lean to the side as he reaches across.
• Ask "what is different" at each new step in the instruction guide to focus on where the new parts will go.
• Keep the unused pieces in a pile so that the child will have to search for each needed piece. Turn some of the pieces upside down or half cover them so they will look different from the picture.
• Advise the child to hold the model in the same orientation as the one in the picture to aid in orienting pieces.
• Catch mistakes as they happen, as an incorrectly placed piece may throw off the rest of the project. Tell the individual that his model does not look exactly like the picture and see if he can identify the mistake and correct it on his own before jumping in to help.
• Work on executive functions, sequencing, visual discrimination, visual closure, visual form constancy, spatial relations, visual memory, figure ground, eye-hand coordination, in-hand manipulation, manual dexterity, precise fine motor control, hand arch strength and support, separation of sides of hand, using two hands together, finger strength, creativity, focus, attention, play and leisure exploration and participation

In the box: 303 pieces, instruction booklet

If you are interested in purchasing this item or just want more information, click on the image below.