Legos provide students with hands on opportunities to problem solve, be creative, and follow directions. Legos can be used in connection with all areas of the curriculum.
For example, students will be practicing their reading and writing skills by following the directions in the lego books to build different sets.
Students can then create their own design. They can write step by step directions for their peers to create the same design. In Math students can use their knowledge of 3D and 2D shape attributes to build composite shapes. Students can also use the legos as manipulatives to assist them in solving addition and subtraction problems.
Several of the sets match different units taught in Science and Social Studies. Students can use the sets as centers to build different animals, plants, and transportation. Students will use their STEM skills (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) to create different designs.
Legos can also be used with our social emotional learning. Legos provide students a quiet moment to reset and regulate their emotions. Legos can also be used as rewards. For example, when students complete an assignment or reach a goal they will earn lego time. There will be times when the lego sets will frustrate students. Students will be able to use the coping skills we have learned throughout the year for when they are frustrated. Instead of immediately giving up students will be encouraged to take deep breaths, reread directions, ask a peer for help, and know when they need to take a break and come back to it.
The legos can also be used to instill a classroom community. Students may work together to create different designs. They can incorporate mini competitions. Legos can also be used during indoor recess. There are numerous opportunities legos will provide my students.
LEGO - Technic Planet Earth and Moon in Orbit Space Toys Set 42179
• Best Buy Education
$74.99
1
$74.99
LEGO Classic Large Brick Box - 10698
• Kaplan Early Learning Company
$67.46
1
$67.46
LEGO - Creator 3 in 1 Wild Safari Animals Set Giraffe Gazelles or Lion Toy 31150
• Best Buy Education
$64.99
1
$64.99
LEGO Classic Brick Separator 630 - Set of 5
• Kaplan Early Learning Company
$12.56
4
$50.24
LEGO - Icons Tiny Plants Build and Display Set for Adults 10329
• Best Buy Education
$49.99
1
$49.99
LEGO Classic Green Baseplate, Square 32x32 Stud Foundation to Build, Play, and Display Brick Creations, Great for Grassy Nature Landscapes, 11023
• Amazon Business
$5.99
6
$35.94
LEGO - City Recycling Truck 60386
• Best Buy Education
$29.99
1
$29.99
LEGO Creator 3 in 1 Exotic Parrot Building Toy Set, Transforms to 3 Different Animal Figures - from Colorful Parrot, to Swimming Fish, to Cute Frog, Creative Toys for Kids Ages 7 and Up, 31136
• Amazon Business
$15.99
1
$15.99
LEGO - Sunflowers Building Toy Set 40524
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$14.99
1
$14.99
LEGO - Cherry Blossoms Celebration Gift White and Pink Cherry Blossom 40725
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$14.99
1
$14.99
LEGO Classic Creative Suitcase 10713 - Includes Sorting Storage Organizer Case with Fun Colorful Building Bricks, Preschool Learning Toy for Kids, Boys and Girls Ages 4 Years Old and Up
• Amazon Business
$13.79
1
$13.79
LEGO Creator 3 in 1 Deep Sea Creatures, Transforms from Shark and Crab to Squid to Angler Fish, Sea Animal Toys, Gifts for 7 Plus Year Old Girls and Boys, 31088
• Amazon Business
$12.99
1
$12.99
LEGO - Bird?s Nest Building Toy Kit Easter Basket Idea 40639
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$12.99
1
$12.99
LEGO Creator 3 in 1 Mighty Dinosaur Toy, Transforms from T. rex to Triceratops to Pterodactyl Dinosaur Figures, Great Gift for 7-12 Year Old Boys & Girls, 31058
• Amazon Business
$11.99
1
$11.99
LEGO - City Arctic Explorer Snowmobile 60376
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$10.99
1
$10.99
LEGO - Creator 3in1 Super Robot 31124 Building Kit (159 Pieces)
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$9.99
1
$9.99
LEGO - City Fire Rescue Helicopter Pretend Play Toy 60411
• Best Buy Education
$9.99
1
$9.99
LEGO - City Go-Karts and Race Drivers Toy Set for Kids 60400
• Best Buy Education
$7.99
1
$7.99
What Is LEGO? (What Was?)
• Amazon Business
$4.99
1
$4.99
Materials cost
$515.28
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$30.92
3rd party payment processing fee
$7.73
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$583.93
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