Objective
By the end of this lesson, you will be able to practice reading skills while building with Legos.
Materials and Prep
- Lego bricks
- Reading book or story
- Paper and pencil
No prior knowledge or preparation is required for this lesson.
Activities
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Choose a reading book or story that you would like to read.
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Find a comfortable place to sit and start reading the book or story.
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As you read, pay attention to any interesting characters, settings, or events in the story.
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After reading a few pages, pause and use your Lego bricks to build a scene or model that represents something from the story.
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Continue reading and building, creating new scenes or models as you progress through the story.
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Once you finish reading, take a moment to reflect on your Lego creations. Think about how they relate to the story and what parts of the story they represent.
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Write a short paragraph describing your favorite scene or model and explain why you chose it.
Third Grade Talking Points
- "Reading is an important skill that helps us learn new things and explore different worlds through stories."
- "When we read, we can use our imagination to picture the characters, settings, and events in our minds."
- "Using Lego bricks to build scenes or models from the story can help us better understand and remember what we read."
- "By writing about our favorite scene or model, we can practice expressing our thoughts and opinions about a story."
- "Reading and building with Legos can be a fun way to combine our interests and learn at the same time."