Building with legos

Science

• The child learns about basic principles of engineering and construction by manipulating and connecting lego pieces.
• They develop an understanding of balance and stability when building tall structures that remain standing.
• Through trial and error, they learn problem-solving skills as they figure out how to make their creations more stable or structurally sound.
• The child also gains knowledge about different shapes and their properties through building with legos.

Encourage the child to explore different themes or challenges when building with legos. For example, they can try building a bridge that can hold a certain weight, or create a vehicle with moving parts. This will further develop their problem-solving skills and creativity.

Book Recommendations

• LEGO City: Build This City! by Scholastic: Join the LEGO City minifigures as they build their own city brick by brick in this interactive book.
• The LEGO Ideas Book by Daniel Lipkowitz: This book provides inspiration and ideas for building with legos, showcasing different models and techniques.
• LEGO Nonfiction: Super Sharks by Penelope Arlon: Dive into the world of sharks with LEGO illustrations, facts and building challenges related to these amazing creatures.