LEGO is definitely one of the most popular toys with kids, no matter the age! And if you have never thought about it, LEGO also make for an excellent learning tool. If you are struggling to get your child excited about learning, this may be the answer. Here is how to use LEGO to inspire learning.

Math Concepts

It’s almost as if LEGO bricks were built just to help teach math concepts to your child. You can use LEGO to teach mathematical things like colors, counting, and even fractions. LEGO isn’t just for playtime and it can become a valuable tool during math time. You can also use LEGO to help understand patterns better. You can use these to help challenge your child who may be stuck in a learning funk. Sometimes you just need to step outside of the traditional “rules” for math and use something simple like a LEGO.

Spelling Words

One of the most fun ways you can use LEGO to inspire learning is to use it for something such as spelling words. Imagine how boring it is to sit down and spell out words with a pencil. You can make it incredibly easy for your child by allowing them to spell out words with their LEGO bricks on baseplates. Plus, you can challenge them to spell new words.

Reward System

There is just something about LEGO that is super exciting, which is why it makes an excellent reward system in the learning world. You can use these little guys to inspire your child to learn by making it a reward system. For example- “If you can finish your science today, you get 30 minutes of free time to play with LEGO.” Sometimes kids just need a little “oomph” to help get them excited about learning.

Great for Social Learning

If you have a child who is struggling with getting along with other children, LEGO may be your answer. They are a great way to get kids involved socially. Whether it’s playing nice with a sibling or as a common ground to playing with new kids. Kids need emotional, physical, and social learning experiences in life and using LEGO you can provide that.

You can use LEGO to inspire learning in so many ways. Some of it is taking these little blocks of joy and applying them to your own educational system. Whether you’re teaching a smaller child their colors or you’re encouraging an older child to build something beyond their wildest imagination, LEGO is a great tool. Although the initial investment can be hefty, it’s a great way to inspire learning within your child.