Parents' Guide to Lincoln Log Masters

Lincoln Log Masters TV show poster: The two owners of a log home building construction company stand side-by-side in front of one of their log homes.

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Stephanie Morgan By Stephanie Morgan , based on child development research. How do we rate?

age 8+

Reality show about log home builders features facts, danger.

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age 2+

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What's the Story?

Set in Sisters, Oregon, LINCOLN LOG MASTERS features friends Cody and Wilson, friends and owners of Knaughty Log Homes, the only construction company to be officially certified by the toy makers Lincoln Logs. Viewers are taken along for the journey as they build, deconstruct, transport, and then rebuild custom log cabins and homes.

Is It Any Good?

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Parents say ( 1 ):
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Effectively connecting the engineering toys Lincoln Logs to real-world engineering careers, offering educational value alongside entertainment. Pop-up facts interspersed throughout the episodes of Lincoln Log Masters add an engaging layer of learning to the viewing experience. The hosts, Cody and Wilson, are likable guys, and the show wisely avoids leaning into too much manufactured drama often seen in reality TV. The process of transporting the deconstructed cabins is always an entertaining -- and often a white-knuckle -- viewing experience. Lincoln Log Masters is definitely a recommended watch for families with young building enthusiasts with it's compelling blend of entertainment and educational content.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about how log homes are built. What did you learn? What type of school subjects are useful if you want to go into this type of career?

  • How does it make you feel when the workers drive over the winter pass? How does other people's worry and anxiety affect your own?

  • Point out the different ways that the owners exhibit integrity. Why is this an important character strength?

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Lincoln Log Masters TV show poster: The two owners of a log home building construction company stand side-by-side in front of one of their log homes.

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