This is what the floor of Elijah & Simon’s room looked like about a week ago. It was hard for him to find parts; it was hard for anyone to walk across the floor. It drove me MAD.
When I started looking around for Lego storage methods, I found something I liked, but when I asked the expert (Jason) he said he would take care of it. So, he purchased Elijah four 39-drawer organizer things at Home Depot (the things you would use to organize nails, screws, nuts, and bolts).
It took awhile to the sort the bricks. There were thousands (maybe millions 🙂 ).
Monday- we started the sorting
Tuesday night- Jason & Elijah did more sorting
Wednesday- Elijah, Simon, & I worked for three hours
Wednesday night- more family sorting
Thursday- we finished the job
I know this storage method isn’t for every child, but Elijah really likes it; I can’t believe how quickly he can find the piece he wants. It’s a good thing we did the sorting AFTER I we bought his birthday gift. Can you guess what we got him?
WOW that is amazing! The possibilities are endless with those things, great great great idea!
I gave you a blog award today Ami! You can read about it here:
http://ourbusyhomeschool.blogspot.com/2009/10/over-top-blog-award.html
It’s funny. The memory of playing with legos years ago comes flooding back, but the feeling isn’t the same. How sad…
But I’m so glad that Elijah will get to experience it like I did. So much fun!
WOW, what a great idea, I have 4 boys and LOT’S of lego’s too. I’ll be making a stop at Home Depot soon 🙂 Can you tell me around how much you spent on these, just curious? Thanks