Play tips

Playing Together with LEGO® DUPLO®

Looking for play tips and play ideas for parents? We’ve got lots of fun inspiration to help you get the most out of LEGO® DUPLO® sets and become the best play partner ever!

Build new skills one piece at a time

Learn with Ariel and Friends

This educational building set can help little ones understand emotions as they imagine the characters’ feelings.

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Discover more play ideas and let the creative building begin!

Calling all little croquet stars in the making!

Symmetry, smiles and confidence!

Ready, set, number match!

Looking for the perfect place to put your little one’s photo or artwork?

Build, react and enjoy the chain-tastic fun with your little one!

Three simple tips and ideas for playing together

Discover three play ideas to get the most out of shared play experiences with your toddler while playing with LEGO® DUPLO® toy playsets.

1. Unboxing

Play tip: Ask your child to find a few building bricks in the same color as you unbox your new building toy. This will engage them and enhance their confidence.

2. Role-play

Play tip: Ask your kid to find their favorite LEGO DUPLO piece and give it a name. Ask them questions like what their favorite food or color would be, or who their best friend is. Soon enough, you’ll be watching your child create little stories as they build their creativity, communication and self-expression!

3. Appreciate the effort, not just the result

Play tip: Hand your child three random bricks and encourage them to add the bricks to their creation, without telling them where to place them. As they find space for the new bricks, their resilience will strengthen. And your admiration of their innovative building techniques is sure to boost their confidence!

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