Lego building

Math

• The child learns about shapes and spatial awareness by manipulating different Lego pieces and building structures.
• They practice counting and number recognition when counting the number of Lego pieces they have or the number of pieces needed for a specific design.
• The child learns about patterns and sequencing by following instructions to build specific Lego models.
• They explore basic addition and subtraction concepts by adding or removing Lego pieces from their structures.

Encourage the child to explore different mathematical concepts through Lego building. They can sort the Lego pieces by color, shape, or size, and then count how many pieces are in each group. They can also create patterns using different colored Lego pieces or build structures based on specific number sequences. This will help reinforce their understanding of math concepts in a hands-on and engaging way.

Book Recommendations

• Lego City: All Hands on Deck! by Trey King: Join the Lego City Coast Guard crew as they navigate the choppy waters and embark on daring rescue missions.
• The Lego Ideas Book by Daniel Lipkowitz: This book provides inspiration and ideas for building various Lego creations, encouraging children to think creatively and expand their building skills.
• Lego Duplo My First Animal Brick Box by DK: This interactive book introduces young children to different animals and encourages them to build their own animal creations using Lego Duplo bricks.