Perhaps the grandest alphabet blocks were made by W.S. Read Toy Co. They were building materials for a tower that featured moving parts, including a pulley that operated elevators and rotated flags.

Wood blocks are popular toys for babies and toddlers. But they have always led me to one simple question: Why do we think it is a good idea to give little ones, who love to drop and throw whatever ...

Blocks are gender neutral. Blocks seem like fixed points in a swirling world. The simple alphabet block inspired by 17th century philosopher John Locke, for instance, can still be found on toy ...

Melissa & Doug Architectural Wood Blocks. From. $70. $70 at JCPenney. 58. Wooden Workbench. ... Melissa & Doug Toy, Magnetic Wooden Alphabet. From. $12. $12 at Macys. 77. Elephant Villa Dollhouse.

Even with more electronics at their disposal than ever, kids still seem to enjoy playing with simpler toys like wooden alphabet blocks. But that doesn’t mean they’re still not easily ...

Recommended for ages 4 and up, this set of alphabet blocks featuring the groovy folkloric drawings of Alexander Girard is a must for any self-respecting midcentury modernist fan -- with or without ...

Wandering the Maker Faire in San Mateo, California, this weekend, immersed in the do-it-yourself creative hacking culture, I came across a lot of fun tech, craft, invention, and art. Each year at the ...

In the Smithsonian collection's box of multi-sized wooden blocks, ... The Lodish donation includes a number of alphabet boards — made from wood, metal and, later in the 20 th century, plastic.

A set of wooden blocks is one of those obligatory items that we get (or receive) for our kids, which tend to have a relatively short shelf life in playrooms. ... Alphabet Blocks Ornaments.