PlayWell gave us an afternoon of FUN with a LEGO-inspired engineering party. Designed for kids ages 5 - 14, we took advantage of the age range, inviting both boys and girl friends that were 9-, 10-, and 12- years old to join my daughters who are 12 and 15. I loved the instructor, how well the class was organized, the trial and error involved in the kids' projects, the engineering and design … [Read more...]
Kid-Favorite LEGO Books
From LEGO picture books and early readers to LEGO ideas and projects, here are the best, kid-approved LEGO children's books. Kid-Favorite LEGO Books Mystery on the LEGO Express LEGO CITY by Trey King, illustrated by Sean Wang ages 4 - 8 Someone on the express train has stolen Marilyn Money's golden statue! Written like in comic book style, this is a funny action picture book with a puzzling … [Read more...]
LEGOs in Space
LEGO and NASA are partnering on a trip to Jupiter! In fact, three LEGO minifigures will arrive at and orbit Jupiter as part of the Juno Mission starting July 4. And for those of us back here on Earth, we get to create our own space creations out of LEGOs for a chance to win a spot on the LEGO website. LEGOs in Space Get creative with your LEGO bricks to imagine what space would be like. … [Read more...]
LEGO Americana Roadshow
See large scale models of U.S. national landmarks made of LEGOs at the LEGO Americana Roadshow, now in Colorado. It's impressive! The iconic buildings and architectural structures of the United States included: the U.S. Capitol Building, White House, Supreme Court, Washington Monument, Jefferson Memorial, Lincoln Memorial, Statue of Liberty, Independence Hall, Liberty Bell and the Old North … [Read more...]
Remarkable LEGO Fusion Building and Tech Toy
Combining the best of building and technology, the LEGO Fusion Town Master Kit became our new favorite LEGO toy. Both my kids loved creating their town and even better, both could use one kit. The kit gave them opportunities to be creative, inventive, and play for hours. What's not to love!? The kit includes 256 LEGO pieces. You don't need many bricks because all the kids make is the … [Read more...]
Building Toys for Kids
These building toys make great STEM / STEAM gifts for your kids because they not only are tons of fun but they improve fine motor skills, visual perception, hand-eye coordination, concentration, and problem solving. Building Gifts for Kids 1. Jumperrobot (ages 8+) Build seven bouncing robots that use an electric motor and a spring-loaded mechanism to jump forward in a continuous motion. … [Read more...]
The LEGO Pigeon Builds a Story Contest
If you are a 2nd - 5th grade student or classroom, love the Pigeon books by Mo Willems, and like to build with LEGOs, then you are going to love this totally cool contest. You could WIN a 2-foot LEGO brick Pigeon from LEGO® Education by retelling any Pigeon story with bricks! The LEGO Pigeon Builds a Story Contest The LEGO Pigeon Builds a Story is a creative storytelling contest for kids. … [Read more...]
NEW LEGO® Education Kit Get Kids Writing
I'm so excited to tell you about this today - it's StoryStarter, a new LEGO Education kit to get kids imagining, working together, creating stories, and publishing. Like you, I'm always trying to find new ways to entice kids (mine included) to write. Which is why the LEGO® Education StoryStarter kits make me do a happy dance. Of course, I wish I could give you each one to use with your … [Read more...]
Creativity and the Lego Story
This month, LEGO celebrated 80 years with an animated story of it's wooden toy beginning and transition to plastic bricks. I love how the story exemplifies the essentials of creativity - failure, perseverance, design thinking. Plus, it's really interesting. Both my kids (7 and 10) were mesmerized. Don't you want to invent something now? READ: StoryStarter Kit from LEGO … [Read more...]
Seriously — LEGO Engineering for Kids?
Kids already are natural builders. Give them LEGOS, facilitation, and information and watch as kids become engineers. Actually, I never thought about engineering for kid until AJ (4th grade) took a Play-Well Engineering FUNdamentals class after school, which she loves. It got me thinking about all the ways to learn about engineering - and, you know I love to research and learn so I've gathered … [Read more...]