5 important historical figures that kids should know about

Photo by: web.mit.edu
Ole Kirk Christiansen, LEGO inventor-
We know LEGO blocks have taken over the lives (and homes!) of many parents and kids. Children can thank Ole Kirk Christiansen, a Danish ... more 
Photo by: web.mit.edu
Ole Kirk Christiansen, LEGO inventor-
We know LEGO blocks have taken over the lives (and homes!) of many parents and kids. Children can thank Ole Kirk Christiansen, a Danish carpenter who began creating wooden toys in the 1920s. He founded LEGO in 1932, but the company turned to plastic blocks in 1949. And so began the first of many times parents would step on LEGO blocks with bare feet in the middle of the night. You can read more on the history of LEGO here. less 
1 / 5
Thu, Oct 6, 2011 5:11 PM EDT
Share to Facebook Share to Pinterest Share to Twitter
Since we're starting to get into back-to-school mode (really, we are), how about giving your kids a quick history lesson!The sheer volume of important people in history is endless. But we think your kids will love learning about these five women and men. All are curious, adventurous and tenacious, u
POLL

What was the biggest mess your little ones ever left you?

Loading...
Poll Choice Options