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...]
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...]