Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to write a creative story using Lego as inspiration.

Materials and Prep

• Lego bricks
• Paper and pencils
• Imagination

Activities

1. Build a Lego scene

   Use your Lego bricks to build a scene of your choice. It can be a city, a castle, or anything you can imagine.

2. Observe and describe

   Take a close look at your Lego scene and observe the different elements. Describe what you see using descriptive words such as colors, shapes, and sizes.

3. Create characters

   Using your Lego bricks, create characters that will be part of your story. Think about their appearance, personality, and any special abilities they might have.

4. Write your story

   Using the Lego scene and characters you have created, write a creative story. Include a beginning, middle, and end. Use your imagination and make it as exciting or funny as you want!

5. Share your story

   Read your story aloud to a family member or friend. Let them enjoy your creative writing and the Lego scene that inspired it.

First Grade Talking Points

• "What is your favorite thing about Lego?"
• "Have you ever used Lego to tell a story before?"
• "How can we use Lego to inspire our writing?"
• "What are some descriptive words we can use to describe the Lego scene?"
• "Why is it important to have a beginning, middle, and end in a story?"
• "What did you enjoy most about writing your own story?"
• "What would you do differently if you were to write another story using Lego?"