Directed Construction with Constrained Planning:
The canonical form of directed construction with constrained planning would
be model kit building - basically a 3D version of jigsaw puzzles with
gluing. Theme kits from Lego, K'nex etc can be very similar to model kit
building except for the glue. Detailed plans are provided that need to be
carefully followed. Advantages of Lego and similar theme kits over model
kit building include:
- the ability to undo mistakes (no glue)
- theme kits are more abstract than model kits (models tend to be literal)
- easier construction:
- more uniform parts
- no glue
Benefits of directed construction with constrained planning construction toys
include enhancement of:
- 3D skills
- fine motor skills
- direction following skills
- patience, tolerance and resignation (since when were the plans ever adequate?)
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