- The child practiced following written instructions to build the lego house.
- The child learned new vocabulary related to construction and building.
- The child developed their reading comprehension skills by understanding the instructions.
- The child practiced their writing skills by taking notes or writing down any changes they made to the instructions.
- The child may have engaged in storytelling by creating a narrative around the lego house they built.
- The child may have practiced persuasive writing by creating a presentation or argument to convince others of the merits of their lego house design.
Continued development related to this activity could include:
- Encouraging the child to write a descriptive paragraph or short story about their lego house, using sensory details to bring it to life.
- Having the child write a set of instructions for someone else to follow in order to build their lego house.
- Encouraging the child to research different architectural styles and incorporate elements of those styles into their lego house design, then write a reflection on the choices they made.