Objective
By the end of this lesson, the toddler will be able to identify and describe different Lego pieces, develop vocabulary related to Lego, and engage in imaginative play using Lego.
Materials and Prep
- Lego bricks of various shapes and sizes
- A large Lego baseplate
- A picture book about Lego or Lego instruction manual (optional)
Activities
- Introduction to Lego: Show the toddler different Lego pieces and explain their shapes and sizes. Encourage them to touch and feel the bricks. Talk about the colors and ask the toddler to name them.
- Building with Lego: Demonstrate how to build a simple structure using Lego bricks on the baseplate. Encourage the toddler to follow along and build their own structure. Provide guidance and support as needed.
- Describing Lego: Ask the toddler to describe the Lego pieces they used to build their structure. Prompt them to use words like "square," "rectangle," "circle," "big," "small," "tall," "short," etc.
- Imaginative Play: Encourage the toddler to use their imagination and role-play with the Lego structures they have built. Ask them questions like, "What can your Lego house be used for?" or "Who lives in your Lego castle?"
- Storytelling with Lego: If you have a Lego picture book or instruction manual, read it together with the toddler. Discuss the characters, settings, and events in the story. Encourage the toddler to recreate a scene from the book using their Lego bricks.
Toddler Grade Talking Points
- "Lego is a special kind of toy made up of different colorful blocks."
- "We can use Lego to build all kinds of things like houses, cars, and even castles!"
- "Lego pieces come in different shapes like squares, rectangles, and circles."
- "We can describe Lego pieces by their size, like big or small, and by their height, like tall or short."
- "When we play with Lego, we can use our imagination to create stories and pretend play."
- "Lego can also be used to tell stories from books or create our own stories."