Objective
By the end of this lesson, you will be able to explore math and reading concepts using the Brickyard STEM toy.
Materials and Prep
Materials needed:
- Brickyard STEM toy set
- Storybook
- Pencil and paper
Before the lesson, make sure the Brickyard STEM toy set is ready for building and the storybook is selected for reading.
Activities
- Building Challenge: Use the Brickyard STEM toy set to build a house and count the number of bricks used.
- Storytime: Read a storybook together and identify letters and words on the pages.
- Pattern Play: Create patterns using different colored bricks and continue the sequence.
Talking Points
- Counting Bricks: "Let's count how many red bricks we used to build the house."
- Identifying Letters: "Can you find the letter 'A' in the storybook?"
- Creating Patterns: "What comes next in the pattern? Blue, Green, Blue, Green..."