Sharjah – Arab Today
The 9th Sharjah Children's Reading Festival held in Sharjah Expo Center has Lego corner, which receives children all day from 9 am to 8 pm. This corner consists of 4 sections: “Lego Batman” to children from 4 and above, “Lego friends” for girls from 4 and above, “Lego City” for older children, and “Lego Delo” for children from 3 years and below, and they only allowed to enter with their parents. The corner receives a lot of children making different shapes, which reflect their imagination and ability to positive reaction with each other in one team. It is designed to fulfill the children passions, and it applies all security standards, because each section is divided in every age to ensure a safe playing environment. Educational experts categorize Lego game, which was invented by Danish carpenter Olli Kirk Christiansen, as one of the best games that develop the child mind in terms of creativity, fantasy and organization. It is considered one of the fundamental education pillars in kindergarten, and given its popularity, “Lego” factory in Denmark produces at least 15 billion pieces every year.