Oddy Basic 20 Building Kit

My kids raided the recycling bin for bottles and cardboard tubes, and the connectors held everything together surprisingly well. The pieces are chunky enough for small hands to click into place without frustration.

The 20-piece set is just the right size for a first-time builder, and the way it clips onto household items means my kids are raiding the recycling bin for new projects every afternoon. It's been a month and they still haven't lost interest, which says a lot.

My 5-year-old was thrilled to turn a cardboard box into a rocket ship with the 20 included connectors. The pieces click together easily but hold well enough for some rough play. It's nice that the kit encourages using stuff from around the house.