Build a Lego house

English Language Arts

• The child practiced following written instructions to build the Lego house.
• The child used descriptive language to explain the features of their Lego house.
• The child wrote a short story or paragraph describing a scenario in which their Lego house is featured.
• The child used persuasive language to convince others why their Lego house is the best.

Math

• The child measured and counted the number of Lego bricks used in their house.
• The child calculated the area and perimeter of different sections of their Lego house.
• The child experimented with different patterns and designs while building the house.
• The child estimated and compared the heights of different sections of their Lego house.

For continued development, encourage the child to explore architectural concepts and design principles. They can research different styles of houses and try to recreate them using Lego bricks. They can also experiment with different scales and proportions to create more complex structures. Additionally, they can write a detailed description of their Lego house, incorporating more advanced vocabulary and literary devices.

Book Recommendations

• Brick City: Global Icons to Make from LEGO by Warren Elsmore: This book provides step-by-step instructions to create famous landmarks from around the world using Lego bricks.
• The LEGO Architect by Tom Alphin: This book explores the principles of architecture through Lego models, teaching concepts such as scale, symmetry, and form.
• LEGO Friends: Build Your Own Adventure by DK: This book combines storytelling and building instructions to create interactive Lego adventures for readers to follow along.