Top 5 Ways to Learn with LEGOS!

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The Homeschool Panda Blog
3 min readJul 3, 2018

Do you know where LEGO made its first debut? We were surprised to learn that the tiny bricks that have spread across the United States and cover our playroom floors were invented in Denmark! Learning that these bricks travel nearly 5,000 miles to make it to the store nearest us, we thought why not share our 5 most favorite hands-on, motivating ways to learn with LEGO!

Whether you are teaching a future engineer or a child who loves hands-on activities, there is a LEGO activity for everyone! So grab your LEGO bucket and check out our must-try activities below to see how you can practice literacy and math, learn to problem solve and have fun while doing it!

LEGO Science/Engineering-

-Lego Volcano- Imagine putting your STEM skills to work by designing and building your own erupting Lego volcano. Young builders of all ages will love this one! Brought to you by the STEM Laboratory.

-Lego Balloon Cars- Check out this perfect example of how you can combine simple science and engineering to make an engaging STEM activity to fill your day with fun and laughs. Brought to you by Little Bins for Little Hands.

Photo by: Little Bins for Little Hands

LEGO Literacy-

-Teach the Alphabet with Legos- Make learning the alphabet fun and engaging with this colorful hands on Lego activity. Children will absolutely love learning their ABC’s! Brought to you by Joy in the Home.

LEGO History-

-Making Lego Landmarks- With beautiful historic landmarks across the world, what better way to memorize the names and locations than to build it yourself! Grab your landmark flashcards and Lego bucket to make these famous landmarks come to life in your own home. Brought to you by Homegrown Learners.

Photo by: Homegrown Learners

LEGO Math-

-Lego Math and Symmetry- Take your symmetry skills to the test and create your own Lego masterpiece with this fun, hands-on activity! Brought to you by Love 2 Learn 2Day.

Photo by: Love 2 Learn 2Day

There you have it! Our top 5 Lego activities that help inspire your child’s imagination and creation. Keep up to date with the latest blog articles and updates by liking the Homeschool Panda Facebook page and following us on Instagram today!

Still looking for more ways to play and learn with Lego? Check out this free printable Lego Challenge Calendar, filled with 31 Lego challenge ideas brought to you by Little Bins for Little Hands.

Happy Homeschooling!

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