Build a Lego house

Math

• The child learned about spatial awareness and geometry by building and arranging the Lego bricks to create the structure of the house.
• They practiced counting and number recognition by following instructions or creating their own patterns with the bricks.
• The child learned about measurement and estimation when deciding how tall or wide to make different parts of the house.
• They explored basic addition and subtraction concepts by combining or removing bricks from their creation.

Encourage the child to continue developing their math skills through Lego play by challenging them to build more complex structures, such as multi-story houses or buildings with different shapes and sizes. You can also introduce concepts like symmetry by asking them to create mirror images of their houses or patterns.

Book Recommendations

• Let's Build It: Lego City by Scholastic: This book provides step-by-step instructions for building various Lego City structures, including houses, stores, and vehicles.
• How Do Dinosaurs Build a House? by Jane Yolen and Mark Teague: In this fun and playful book, dinosaurs demonstrate the process of building a house while teaching important concepts like teamwork and problem-solving.
• Building with Dad by Carol Nevius and Bill Thomson: This story follows a boy and his dad as they build a treehouse together, emphasizing the value of collaboration and creativity.