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Top 7 Construction Toys for Older Elementary Kids

by Kimberly L. Keith
for About.com

Construction toys make great family projects. They are especially a great way for Dads to have quality time with the kids. Steer your visual-spatial child to the more elaborate sets.

1. LEGO Creator Ferris Wheel

I like that this new kit from Lego is small enough to work on a table. Motorized. Award winner
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2. K'Nex Double Star Ferris Wheel

Another award-winning ferris wheel this year, the K'Nex version is a great price and makes a 3-ft. tall ferris wheel.
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3. Zome System Kits

Award-winning educational construction sets that will challenge your child.
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4. Kapla Planks

As your wooden block lover grows, he will enjoy the more complex building projects for these wooden planks.

5. Lego Creator House

Finally, build a realistic house with Lego. Girls will love it.
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6. Logiblocs

These blocks create electronic circuits. Get the Inventor's Kits to make an electronic eye, door and drawer alarms, metal detector, and more.
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7. Engino Simple and Complex Machines

While most construction toys are inherently learning toys, this system lets kids learn directly the principles of different machines while building 60 different models.

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