Now I get to build a little lady’s future. Scary, I know!
Here we are building the Mega Bloks First Builders Treehouse Playdate Set and you can WIN it courtesy from Mattel South Africa.
Why kiddo needs to start building right now:
• It develops fine-motor skills
Mega Bloks = Mini Hands. These mega bloks is perfect for first builders. It’s bulky, which makes it easy to grab on and connect to other blocks. The act of grasping the blocks itself serves as good practice for gripping objects, and strengthens the fingers and hands of kiddo.
Duh! This one is kinda obvious but just look at all the different colours? It’s not just pretty but educational.
Get down on your bum and build with kiddo. Enhance his learning experience by asking relevant questions: “Where are the yellow blocks?”
Meet Hansie and Grietjie. The Mega Block Treehouse Playdate Set comes with the cutest little lads. Minki immediately named them Hansie and Grietjie. Now she was not just building blocks, but a swing for Hansie and Grietjie’s playdate.
Minki is not the most patient toddler in the world. Struggling to build a structure with small blocks will literally drive her (and me) insane. Because of the size of the blocks (mega)! It’s easy to manoeuvre. No help or extra patience needed. Yay!
You know, just one of the most important skills your toddler needs to learn in terms of safety.
This may well be your little angel’s first teamwork project. By playing together kiddo learns to share, communicate and cooperate with others (skills he will definitely need as a grownup in pretty much any work environment).
Why don’t you try it? And lets fall in love with building blocks all over again…
How to enter:
1. Subscribe to the newsletter.
2. In the comment section tell me: “Why do you want kiddo to build blocks?”
3. Share this blog post (look out for the purple SHARE button at the bottom of this post and start sharing)!
4. Remember to tell me (also in comment section) on WHICH platform you shared it on.
5. You can enter on Facebook or Instagram.
6. The winner will be randomly drawn from the comments on this blog post.
7. Make sure to follow ALL the steps.
ENTERED!
Competition close on 31 July 2018
Winner will be announced on 1 August 2018.
T’s & C’s
Open to South African residents only
Prize cannot be exchanged for cash.
XOXO
Helene (& Minki)
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I would love to build blocks with my son and spend some quailty time with him. I want to fell like a kid again. Shared on Facebook
Great stuff! Thanks for entering Tiyana and good luck!
XOXO
Helene
I would love to win this for my grandson Justin. It is so educational but he will enjoy it while learning. Just awesome.
Hi Magda, definitely a educational but super fun activity. I’m sure Justin will love it! Please remember to comment and tell me on which platform you shared the giveaway post, so you can qualify for the giveaway.
Have a fabulous day!
XOXO
Helene
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Love to wake my kiddos creative side when they play with blocks
Creative play is sooo important! Great choice! Good luck Este!
XOXO
Helene
For fine motorical movement,creativity,
colour recognition,teamwork and self control
To enhance fin motor skiĺls & assist him to differentiate between colours …… shared on Facebook
motor skills and hand-eye coordination,spatial skills,a capacity for creative, divergent thinking,social skills, and language skills.
Because,It develops fine-motor skills
Mega Bloks = Mini Hands. These mega bloks from Fisher-Price is perfect for first builders. It’s bulky, which makes it easy to grab on and connect to other blocks. The act of grasping the blocks itself serves as good practice for gripping objects, and strengthens the fingers and hands of kiddo. Perfect for the little ones playtime. Would love to win this for my little one.
I entered on facebook
Because it helps with the following:
1.Motor skills
2. Colour sorting
3. Quality time
4. Ha d and eye coordination
Micke-Leigh loves to build blocks
Entered on Facebook
Perfek Juanri! Onthou om die maklike vraag te beantwoord: Why do you want kiddo to build blocks? Dan is jy ingeskryf!
XOXO
Helene
Ha ha Skuus! So mooi geantwoord! My fout. 🙂
To learn colour recognition.
Being that my son is autistic he loves blocks and is bedazzled by them.
Shared in Facebook.
That is a great choice! Thank you for entering Samabtha! Have a lovely weekend.
XOXO
Helene
Just looking at your photos shows how you bond with your child as well as teach them co-ordination, color and having so much fun.
Watching your photos put a smile on my face and just know the kids would love it. Spending quality time , co-ordination being developed, learning colors and just having fun.
Hi Thea,
Awww thanks for your sweet comment. We had loads of fun building! 🙂 Please remember to comment and tell me on which platform you shared the giveaway post, so that you can qualify for the giveaway.
Have a wonderful day!
XOXO
Helene
I shared on Facebook, these awesome blocks enhance the skills and talents of young bright children. It allows them to learn between and compare different colours, enhances their brainpower, creates the power to use their energy in the most superb way, it’ll increase baby’s love for building and we’ll (mummy, daddy and baby) become a united team.
Hi Ahmed,
Wow! I think you must start writing for my blog. 🙂 Well said!
Thank you for sharing and good luck!
Have a fabulous day!
XOXO
Helene
I want my little guy to work on his creativity and imagination.Also he is such a busy guy so to just sit for a little while and have some quiet time.
Hi Laylaa,
Oh my word! I can relate with the “busy” part. Minki can’t seem to sit on her bum for 5 minutes, so building these blocks was definitely to longest time she was actually sitting down. Thank you for sharing on Facebook and good luck!
XOXO
Helene
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Wow there’s so many things that one can do and learn with blocks from stacking,colour sorting,learning how to be persistent ent, creative,co-operation, a bit of calculation bringing math gosh possibilities are endless… Instagram handle: @fidgetyfingerz
Hi Ruqayyah,
Wow! You definitely know what you are talking about. Valuable skills and like you said the possibilities are endless.
Thank you for sharing and good luck!
XoXo
Helene
I have two little ones, so I can imagine the hours of fun, that they would have building blocks. Not only would they be having fun, but they would be actively learning as well. ?
I have two little ones, and I can just imagine the hours of fun that they would have building blocks – and let’s not forget that they would be learning valuable life skills at the same time. ?
Hi Allerise, yes they can build together and thus learn valuable social skills while playing. 🙂
Please remember to comment on which platform you shared the giveaway post, then you qualify for giveaway.
Have a wonderful day!
XOXO
Helene
To learn hand eye coordination
To build and imagination
To learn self control
And interact with others and Most importantly spend quality time when their parents play with them
Hi Sauda,
Such important developmental skills – all of the above! Thank you for sharing and good luck!
Have a fabulous day!
XOXO
Helene
Ons wil graag blokkies bou want dit maak ons vingerspiere sterk,leer ons om logies te dink en op dieselfde tyd oefen ons sommer hand-oog koördinasie?
Als wat ons elke dag by Pienkvoet-Pret leer*
Ek het op facebook geshare!
Hi Mamma Maritza,
Hoor nou net daai professionele antwoord. 🙂 Pragtig!
Baie dankie vir jou inskrywing en mag jy ‘n heerlike daggie he!
XOXO
Helene
I would like this as this would be a great way to bond with my daughter,she is my first born. In this way I get to spend quality time with her while she benefits through play.shared on Facebook (Tasneem Katsen)and Twitter(TasTKatsen).
Hi Tasneem,
Hope you and your beautiful daughter are doing great! 🙂 Aaaw I know spending quality time with them is the most beneficial thing we as parents can do. Thank you for sharing and good luck!
Have a fabulous day and give a big hug to your cute little daughter.
XOXO
Helene
Wow! Awesome competition. I would love to win it for my son. He is 20 months old and is busy learning his colours. These would be great to help him learn them and also help with his fine motor skills. I have entered on instagram and shared on twitter (kelso_cake). Fingers crossed!
Hi Kelly,
Here at PrettyBelle we only do AWESOME giveaways! 🙂 Thank you so much for sharing! Good luck!
Have a fabulous day!
XOXO
Helene
It helps tolearn colors, brings fun to learning, develops motor skills, and ofcourse develops creativity?
Helps to learn colors, have loads of fun time, develops motor skills and busts creativity!
Entered through Instagram
Hi Elena,
Yes to all of the above! 🙂 Thank you for sharing and good luck!
Have a fabulous day!
XOXO
Helene
Both my both love mega blocks!! I’d love more to add to their collection and be able to build bigger constructions ?
Hi Tamryn,
Ha ha it sounds like you are enjoying the building more than your kids! 😉 I’m guilty too! Please remember to comment and tell me on which platform you shared the giveaway post, then you qualify for the giveaway.
Have a fabulous day!
XOXO
Helene
It’s great for working on those fine motor skills, colour recognition, following of instructions, creativity & fantasy play 🙂 Shared on Facebook.
Hi Kirsten,
Yes the perfect balance between fun and educational! 🙂
Thank you for sharing and good luck!
XoXO
Helene
Blocks are the most valuable toy one can invest in 🙂 … Besides the obviously great reasons like fine motor skills, color recognition etc, I love the fact that it draws out social interaction as well….my little girl has autism; verbal language, imaginative play as well as social cues do not come naturally for her. She has recently even started initiating play with the trainset and pushing the farmer on the truck…huge steps! So I encourage block play on a daily basis and the added bonus is our precious time together…..this giveaway is a great opportunity to possibly expand our starter collection! thank you 🙂 I shared on Facebook xx
Hi Sonja (again) 🙂
I’m so glad that your little girl has started initiating play. I think she would love the MegaBloks and of course time together is always so special. Thank you so much for entering and give your little girl a big hug from me.
XOXO
Helene
My twins love building things. I’d love them to play with these blocks to help with colour recognition and fine motor skills.
I liked and shared on Instagram.
Hi Marisa, I’m struggling to raise one little human and you’ve got two! 😉 Well done Mama!
Thank you for sharing and good luck!
XOXO
Helene
I would love to win these Mega Blocks for my kiddo to practice and develop those fine motor skills.
Blocks are also great practice for hand and eye co-ordination.
Hi Chantelle,
Thanks for sharing! Yes, it’s great fun and educational. Perfect!
Have a fabulous day and good luck!
XOXO
Helene
Will be sharing on Facebook
Great! Entered. Thanks Chantelle! 🙂
So that he can build his future?
My son loves blocks and it would be really awesome to win this for him.
Shared on facebook and entered on instagram.
Yes! The most important part is to build his future. 🙂 Thank you for sharing and entering Ashar!
Have a fabulous day and good luck!
XOXO
Helene
Children learn hand eye coordination,communication and social skills. They sort blocks in groups of colours and numbers. They build structures and have a jolly good time. I have shared the post on Twitter.
a Multitude of skills aquired through fun! Perfect! 🙂 Thanks for entering Raeesa and good luck!
Have a fabulous day!
XOXO
Helene
Hou my klein lyfie besig vir ure…??
Hi Wilma, Oe ja dis verseker die beste deel van blokkies bou! 🙂
Onthou asseblief om te comment en te noem waar jy post geshare het (Facebook of Instagram) – so kwalifiseer jy vir giveaway.
Hoop jy het ‘n heerlike daggie verder.
XOXO
Helene
my child learns new things she develops amazing with this skill creative fun learning
Hi Natasha,
So true! 🙂 Please remember to comment and tell me on which platform you shared, so that you can qualify for giveaway. Have a fabulous day!
XOXO
Helene
As i have read above it enhances the development of your child. My son is basically 21 months and this will help him recognizing the different colours, shapes. I love that its bulky and not tiny. It will keep us as a family busy. I shared on Instagram.
Hi Charlene, Yes it’s actually proven to help with a lot of developmental aspects. So it’s a great education and fun toy. Yes, the mega bloks will also be safe for your little boy. 🙂 Thank you for sharing and good luck!
XOXO
Helene
I want my kiddo (she is 2 in September) to build blocks because its good for her creativity and perceptual skills. I also love the quality time factor that I get to spend with her building – time is so rare with being a full time working and its important the time I spend with her is fulfilled with moments that she will remember. I have shared on twitter @pegglet2004
Aaa the “terrible” two’s! 🙂 How do you find the 2 year old phase Lisa? Minki is also two and it has been full of ups and downs…
But I love the quality time part. It’s sooo important in we are so busy that sometimes we just miss out on these special moments.
Thank you for sharing and good luck!
XOXO
Helene
This is an important phase for my daughter to be able to express herself. And it will foster her mental growth and new ways of thinking and problem solving.
So true Morakane! Very wise words. Please remember to tell me where you shared this post (Facebook or Instagram) so you can qualify for the giveaway?
Have a fabulous day.
XOXO
Helene
My kiddo learns through play and he absolutely adores building blocks! Taps into my inner child too??
Ha ha Chantelle! I know what you mean! I think I maybe had more fun building than Minki.. Oops! 🙂 Please remember to tell me on which platform you shared to qualify for giveaweay?
XOXO
Helene
Love for my kiddo to play with blocks for the fine motor skills (he’s 2) and as it is so great for creativity and their imagination! Shared on twitter
Hi Henriette, Aaaw how do you find the “terrible” two’s? Minki is also 2 and we have a LOT of ups and downs these days! 🙂
Thank you for sharing and good luck!
XOXO
Helene
Mostly because I want him to have loads of FUN 🙂 But I love the fact that blocks are also so great for his development. Shared on Facebook and holding thumbs to win. My boy loves building!
Exactly Aneesa! Minki had loads of fun, while learning! Win-win situation! Thank you so much for entering and good luck!
XOXO
Helene
It enhances creativity and color coordination. Shared on Instagram.
Great! Thanks for entering Althia! Good luck and have a fabulous Wednesday!
XOXO
Helene
I would really love my 15 months old son to win this as this might be the right platform for him to learn about colour coordination as most boys suffer alot from.. This will help him learn to build and construct in that way he’ll be able to know his skills and talents.. He’ll learn to work independently and love building. I don’t want him to be exposed to wrong things but to grow knowing that building and working is the number one goal.. I want to raise him well as I’m a first time mother i hope i wont fail him.
#Going to share on facebook
Hi Dimpho,
Aaaw your message is so sweet. And just the fact that you worry about failing him means you’re already a wonderful mother. Don’t worry I’m also a first time mom and I’m learning through ALL my mistakes. But we are in this together! 🙂 Thank you for entering and remember to share on FAcebook so that you have a valid entry!
Have a lovely day Mama!
XOXO
Helene
Hello 🙂 I would love my son to play with the megabloks instead of emptying out the bum creams in the house, rubbing all my very expensive face creams on his hair, climbing into the lounge table and throwing sealed jars of raw honey off the table (I sell honey), and pushing his chair up against everything to accomplish his mission of showing me that ANYTHING is possible, even for a 1 and a half year old. He doesn’t want toy cars, teddies, balls or typical toddler toys…. I haven’t exposed him to blocks yet but that just may be my solution to being able to keep him distracted long enough for me to cook a decent meal, while keeping a close eye on him 🙂
Hi there! Oh my word your post made me laugh out loud right now! 🙂 ha ha ha! I know the feeling of expensive makeup (read Estee Lauder lipstick) being used to beautify our house by my 2 year old.. Yes they truly believe they can do anything and they will show you. Sounds like the terrible two’s came early for you? Maybe the blocks will help…? Ha ha..
Thanks for entering and making me laugh.
Have a fabulous day Mama!
XOXO
Helene
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I would love to win this so that I could donate it to Bright Eyes – a little school for visually impaired toddlers. They are in desperate need of appropriate toys to help stimulate these little ones.
Hi Katalin, that is so sweet and kind of you. 🙂 The bright colours will definitely help to stimulate these little ones. Thank you for sharing and spreading the love. Good luck!
XOXO
Helene
shared on facebook
Its educational and good to develop their intellectual shared on twitter @ChockyM
Definitely Boitshoko! 🙂 Thanks for sharing and good luck! Have a great Monday!
XOXO
Helene
My daughter loves blocks and what a great and fun way for developmental skills, i shared on facebook 🙂
Hi Steph, thanks so much for sharing! I can’t believe we are talking about our daughters loving building blocks! 🙂 Seems like a different lifetime when we used to work together! Thank you for reading and entering. I really appreciate it! Have a lovely day Steph!
Love
Helene
I would love to win this because my son has spd and asd and we’re struggling to get appointments with his OT so I must do the therapy and these developmental toys are just to expensive for me to buy.
I shared on Facebook
Hi Daleen, I know they are so expensive!! Thank you so much for your entry. And well done for doing the therapy yourself!
Have a fabulous day!
XOXO
Helene
The blocks will help Zianne and Sianne identify colours, shapes, working together and to build their self-esteem. They will become more confident ????
Hi Chinky,
Yes definitely helps with colour recognition and of course “building” confidence. Thanks so much for your entry!
Have a fabulous day!
XOXO
Helene
Would love to let my childs imagination run wild with what they can build.. Expand their creativity and spend quality time with them.. Shared on Facebook
Hi Soda,
So sorry but the blocks competition closed on 31 July. You can still enter our Sudocrem Competition to win a R1000 hamper. There’s also a giveaway for a heater poster from Takealot. Check out our blog for more details and make sure to enter!
Have a fabulous day!
XOXO
Helene