Building blocks that bring generations together

What do parents say about playing with Mammutico® large blocks? Their honest stories show how children break down barriers, open up to others, and discover the joy of playing together.

We keep writing about the benefits of Mammutico blocks. We see the truth of our claims in the eyes of children who happily play with our blocks. We also have a number of positive reviews from specialists who have had the opportunity to use our large blocks in their work with children (we recommend the “Expert Reviews” tab). And what do parents think of our product? We meet them at picnics as they wait for their little ones to “play themselves out” and move on; we see them sitting over coffee while their children enjoy the attractions at the playroom they’re visiting; we also run into them at schools and preschools, where Mammutico blocks are available to students during class and free play.

We often ask parents whose children have had or currently have contact with Mammutico blocks what they think of our product. We ask them in person, through our activity leaders, teachers, playroom staff, or facility directors. It turns out there is a group of parents who can’t tell us anything more than that their little ones enjoyed playing with them. Of course, that’s nice to hear, but we always try to find out more. Thanks to our efforts, we’ve managed to meet parents who can not only rattle off the benefits of Mammutico blocks in a single breath, but also relate them to their children’s behavior and reactions. Meet them and read the stories they shared with us.

What do parents say about playing with their children?

“Mammutico blocks aren’t just fun—they’re a tool that supports the development of fine and gross motor skills.” — Magdalena Wierzańska

“My child has a hard time interacting with peers. He loves to play, but if there are too many children around, he withdraws and shuts himself off. Then he just watches, without interacting with others.

“I was really surprised to see that he behaved completely differently while playing with the big blocks at the picnic. Sometimes it takes him up to half an hour to join in the fun, but this time he just started building… At first on his own, then he added pieces to other children’s structures, and finally he planned the next steps together with children he didn’t even know. He seemed very happy and relaxed; it was nice to watch.”

Agnieszka, Amelka’s mom (6 years old)

“Sometimes at the playground I see Amelka getting bored, especially in those areas that are supposed to be very safe. These places are different from the playgrounds we played on as kids. Sure, they were probably less safe, but at the same time offered more opportunities for interesting play.

I think playgrounds have become so safe that they’ve stopped being challenging in terms of physical skills and imagination. As far as I’m concerned, the block playground at Amelka’s preschool has a ton of advantages. It’s definitely safe, but at the same time it offers unlimited possibilities. Of course, it’s hard to climb among the blocks, but by building all these incredible things, kids can really wear themselves out!

Why can’t adults resist?

Interestingly, when Amelka comes home from preschool, she often tells me, her face beaming, what just happened on the playground—what and how she built, what she played with her friends, who she was, and what inventions she created today. This just shows how much joy playing with these blocks brings her.”

Magda, mother of Piotr (4 years old)

“My 4-year-old is withdrawn; he develops much more slowly than his peers. I very rarely see him interacting with other children or taking the initiative to do something on his own.

Today I saw him playing with children he doesn’t know, without needing his siblings to be there. I saw him take the initiative to complete a project on his own without asking for guidance. Seeing that was an incredible experience for me! I’m so proud of him for doing something on his own without asking for help from me or his brothers.

I was very worried about his slow development and emotional issues, but since we started coming here regularly (i.e., to the playroom with blocks Mammutico), my concerns aren’t as great anymore. It’s really nice to see him change and blossom for a few dozen minutes, even if it’s just a few times a week.”

If you’d like to share your story with us and tell us what you think of our blocks, please contact us at: info@mammutico.com

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