Learning with Lego – Unlocking the fun!
We love learning with Lego! It’s no secret how much we love Lego around here. We use Lego for entertainment, therapy, home decor, education, and of course, fun! My two boys are so different when it comes to Lego. My youngest wants instructions and to follow them step by step. My oldest loves a bit of inspiration, then he’s off, powered by his own imagination. Lego is one of the greatest toys you can give a child. It unlocks so many opportunities. It’s time to start Learning with Lego!
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Are you looking for your Lego inspiration? Here are a few of our favourite Lego activities.
Lego Wall – This fantastic upcycle activity is the perfect addition to a homeschool room, classroom, bedroom or your home. It’s colorful, functional and so much fun!
Lego Car Art – This activity is a wonderful opportunity to do some core work on a vertical surface. Plus, the resulting artwork is beautiful!
Wind Powered STEM Challenge ~ Mission Lego Rescue – The impact of this activity is still being felt by my oldest months later. The story of William and how he built a windmill for his village inspired my son deeply. The build we did with the book was a fantastic way to really deepen the lessons learned.
Build A Lego Family Keepsake – Learning about ourselves and finding ways to represent what is special and unique about ourselves and those we love is a wonderful bonding activity. We built our Lego Family Keepsake as a memorable gift for a family member. It is a very special and treasured piece that the boys still talk about.
Overcoming Dysgraphia Struggles With Lego – Dysgraphia is a condition that makes it difficult to write, but that doesn’t mean these children can’t learn, we simply need to get creative in how they demonstrate their knowledge. So instead of writing reports, we sometimes use Lego.
Lego Gummy Mummies ~ Part History, Part Science – What makes learning even more fun than Lego? What about when candy is involved too? We made some jumbo sized minifig gummies and had so much fun exploring history and science with this activity.
Exploring Polyomino Puzzles With Lego – Math can be hard. Math can be boring. Math can be confusing. Math can also be fun. Math can also be hands on. Math can also be interesting. Taking a math concept that was causing my son a great deal of struggle, polyomino puzzles, we used Lego to help inspire understanding.
Homemade Lego Crayons – This is a fantastic way to use up old crayons and give them new life. Homemade crayons make a fantastic gift for parties or end of year parties.
Making Legoland Awesome With Special Needs Kids – Legoland is an amazing place, but it can be a challenge for children with sensory needs, autism, trauma history and other challenges. Here are our tips for making a trip to Legoland awesome for kids with special needs.
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Check out this amazing resource. Learning with Lego is awesome for both kids that like step by step instructions, and for those that want just a little inspiration.
