Kids can turn just about anything into a toy. Think back to when you were a child, and you made a fort out of blankets or a grocery store from big boxes. The best toys are unrestricted with no rules.

Sometimes we take a simple toy for granted. Illinois Extension wants to share a week dedicated to engaging youth in play with you. National LEGO® Day is Friday, January 28, 2022, and we are hosting LEGO® Week from January 24-28. We will end the week with a 45-minute online chat via Zoom, where the local host will take you on a virtual tour of a LEGO® factory, and you can share your favorite LEGO® creation.

Legos are a cost-effective toy with limitless possibilities that improve spatial intelligence and hand-eye coordination. Follow our Facebook page @uiextensioncce that week for daily posts with a LEGO® challenge, then share photos of your creations in the comments. Sign up for the Zoom link at go.illinois.edu/LegoDay2022 to participate in the online event on National LEGO® Day.

If you need reasonable accommodation to participate, please contact the Illinois Extension office at 217-826-5422.

About Illinois 4-H: Illinois 4-H is the flagship youth development program of University of Illinois Extension and administered through the College of Agriculture, Consumer, and Environmental Sciences. 4-H grows true leaders and youth empowered for life today and prepared for a career tomorrow. The hands-on approach in 4-H gives young people guidance, tools, and encouragement and then puts them in the driver’s seat to make great things happen. 

About Extension:  Illinois Extension leads public outreach for University of Illinois by translating research into action plans that allow Illinois families, businesses, and community leaders to solve problems, make informed decisions, and adapt to changes and opportunities.