Tomas Kasparik built the world's largest LEGO ferris wheel, inspired by the London Eye. With 40,000 parts, this impressive creation took months of designing and a month or two of building. Tomas's passion for building and bringing smiles to children's faces is evident in his work, and he advises others to start small before tackling big projects.
Tips for Parents
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Here's how to talk to your child about it
You can tell a 4-year-old that they learned that a man named Tomas built a really big LEGO ferris wheel, inspired by the London Eye. It took him a long time to design and build it, but he loves making things that make children happy. He says it's important to start small before trying big projects.
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Some activities you can do with your child now
- Build a small LEGO structure together, like a mini ferris wheel, using basic building techniques. - Watch other videos of LEGO creations and discuss what they like about them. - Encourage them to start small with their own LEGO projects and gradually work their way up to bigger ones. - Discuss the importance of perseverance and not giving up when faced with challenges, just like Tomas did with his ferris wheel.
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Pretend play with your child
GAME: LEGO Ferris Wheel Challenge Instructions: Build your own LEGO Ferris Wheel with your child using their LEGO bricks. Start by designing a small prototype and figuring out the technique for stability. Once you have the design, spend a month or two building the final version with at least 10,000 parts. Test it out and see how it compares to the world's largest LEGO Ferris Wheel!
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1 take away from the video for your child
"Start small. If you start big, you spend a lot of energy and effort, and it may not work out."