lego

Math

• The student learned about shapes and spatial awareness as they followed instructions to build different Lego structures.
• They practiced counting and basic addition and subtraction as they counted the number of Lego pieces and calculated how many more they needed.
• The student learned about patterns and symmetry as they followed and created designs with the Lego pieces.
• They learned about measurements and proportions as they had to follow specific dimensions to complete their Lego constructions.

Encourage the student to explore more complex structures and designs with Lego, which can help them develop problem-solving skills and spatial reasoning. They can also be challenged to calculate the number of pieces needed for more complex designs, reinforcing their math skills in a fun and engaging way.

Book Recommendations

• Beautiful LEGO by Mike Doyle: This book features stunning visual examples of Lego art and can inspire creativity and design thinking.
• The LEGO Ideas Book by Daniel Lipkowitz: This book provides ideas and inspiration for building with Lego, encouraging the student to think creatively and experiment with different designs.
• The LEGO Architect by Tom Alphin: This book introduces architectural concepts through Lego, combining learning and play in a visually appealing way.