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 š ).
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?
Love that Ami! Is it sorted by any particulars? (Block size/type? Sets? Etc)
Hey Tristan,
Yes, they are organized by type. We have all 2×3 bricks in one box. All 2×4 bricks in another. We did some general sorting too– all windows & doors in one box, all chairs in a box, people accessories in a box, etc. š
Awesome! I’ll have to show Isaac! He would love this system.
Oh I LOVE this idea, I am an organizing nut!!
I see possibilities with this, littles pet shops, girls hair accessories, polly pockets, beads…..wow so fun! Yeah I know sick, when I think this looks like fun!
I really like this idea. I am going to show it to my husband. I wonder if it would work with K’nex too? I don’t like stepping on Lego just about as much as I don’t like stepping on army men. OUCH! Thank you so much for sharing.