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Explore LEGO-like you have never explored it before!

BALLOON POWERED CARLEGO CHALLENGELEGO CHALLENGE

LEGO BUILDING IS SO ENTERTAINING AND THIS EASY TO MAKE LEGO BALLOON CAR IS A PERFECT EXAMPLE OF HOW WONDERFUL LEGO PLAY IS FOR KIDS!

SUPPLIES: Basic LEGO bricks, Balloons, Small Tape Measure

TIME CONSTRAINT: 30 minutes (or more if time allows)

EXTEND THE CHALLENGE: Use a timer and see who can make a working car first.

Blow up the balloon and let your LEGO car go! How far will your balloon car travel? Grab a measuring tape and see whose car went the farthest! Great for math skills too.

Explore simple concepts like force and motion. The balloon forces out air which puts the car into motion. When the force slows down and eventually stops {empty balloon}, the car slows down and stops too. A heavier car will need a greater force but may not travel as far as a lighter car which will require less force to go farther.


RECORD YOUR RESULTSLEGO CHALLENGELEGO CHALLENGE


Does the amount of vinegar change the eruption? _____Does the amount of water change the eruption?________Does the amount of soda change the eruption?_________

VOLCANO

TRIAL 1:Distance:____________Time:____________TRIAL 2:Distance:____________Time:____________

BALLOONCAR


CHALLENGE EXTRASCan you make your marble run into a shape?Count the angles in your marble run. _____________How many LEGO did you use in your run? ________

MARBLERUN

Can you measure the angle of your rope?_________How fast does your figure travel?__________________How far did your figure travel?_____________________

ZIP LINE

How far from center did your figure land?_______Try your parachute inside and outside.Did you see any difference?_____________________

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Chemistry in the bath tub with these fun fizzing mini fig bath bombs you can make easily with the kids.

INSTRUCTIONS

STEP 1: Combine all of the dry ingredients.

STEP 2: Next, add your choice of essential oil

to the scent strength you like, start with 12

drops. Lavender is great for a relaxing

bedtime soak.

STEP 3: Slowly wet your mixture and mix

with your hands, just a spritz of water at a

time just until you are able to squeeze it and

it maintains its shape, any wetter and the fizzing reaction will

go off too soon!

STEP 4: Place a min fig in the bottom of one half

of the mold, add mixture and pack tightly, keep packing until each

half is overfilled, press them together firmly.

STEP 5: Let your bath bombs dry for several hours until completely

hardened. I usually let them sit overnight. Then carefully remove

the bath bomb from the mold and keep dry until ready to use.

SUPPLIES1 cup baking soda½ cup citric acid

½ cup epsom salts½ cup cornstarch2 tsp. coconut oil

mica powder LEGO mini figuresBath bomb moldSpray bottle with

waterEssential oil(optional)

LEGO Bath BombsLEGO Bath Bombs


Make a healthy treat with the kiddos and enjoy a fun LEGO themed treat too!

INSTRUCTIONS

STEP 1: First mix together the fruit juice,

honey and gelatin in a small saucepan on

low heat until all the gelatin is dissolved.

STEP 2: Use a dropper (or whatever works

best for you) to add the gelatin mixture to

silicone LEGO mini-figure molds or LEGO brick molds.

STEP 3: Now let your homemade gummy candy set and firm up for at

least 30 minutes in the fridge.

THE SCIENCE

Is a gummy bear is a liquid or a solid? What do you think? The gelatin

mixture does start in a liquid form, but as the mixture is heated the

protein chains within the gelatin come together. Then as the mixture

cools the gummy bear takes a solid form.

The process can not be undone which makes this a great example of

irreversible change. When heat is applied the substance changes into a

new substance, but it cannot go back to what it was originally. Other

examples include a baked potato or a fried egg.

SUPPLIES1/2 cup of fruit juice

1 tablespoon of honey2 tablespoon of plain

gelatinsilicone molds

eyedropper or small spoon

DIY LEGO GUMMIESDIY LEGO GUMMIES


Transform old crayons into new crayons and even explore a science concept called physical change with states of matter!

INSTRUCTIONS

Adult supervision is highly recommended.

The melted crayons will get very hot!

STEP 1: Preheat oven to 275 degrees.

STEP 2: Peel the paper off the crayons and cut or break into tiny

pieces.

STEP 3: Fill each LEGO mold with different colors, anything goes!

Similar shades will create a nice effect or try color mixing by combining

blue and yellow.

STEP 4: Place in the oven for 7-8 minutes or until crayons are

completely melted.

STEP 5: Remove the mold carefully from the oven and let it cool

completely. Once cooled, pop out of molds and have fun coloring!

THE SCIENCE

There are two types of changes called reversible change and irrevers-

ible change. Melting crayons, like melting ice is a great example of

reversible change. Reversible change occurs when something is melted

or frozen for example, but the change can also be undone. Just like

with our crayons!

SUPPLIESCrayons

LEGO molds

DIY LEGO CRAYONSDIY LEGO CRAYONS


Your kiddos will love this soapy LEGO theme way to get clean!

INSTRUCTIONS

STEP 1: Cut the glycerin soap base into

1”x 1” squares with a sharp knife.

STEP 2: Fill your soap cavities with the LEGO

mini-figures. Be sure some of the minifigs

are facing down, touching the silicone mold so you can see them

when your bars are done!

STEP 3: Place the squares in a large glass measuring cup with a lip.

This makes it much easier to pour into the molds.

STEP 4: Melt the glycerin base in the microwave in 30-second

increments, stirring each time, until fully melted.

STEP 5: Quickly stir in your essential oils if using.

STEP 6: Use a towel against the warm glass and carefully pour

your soap mixture to fill each cavity to not quite full.

STEP 7: Have an adult carefully move the mold to the refrigerator

so it will set up faster. Leave your bars alone at least 2 hours. Once

set carefully remove the soap from the mold. Your LEGO soap is

now ready to use!

SUPPLIESClear glycerin

soap baseLEGO Minifigures

Silicone soap moldEssential oils

(optional)

DIY LEGO SOAPDIY LEGO SOAP

ICE MELTLEGO CHALLENGELEGO CHALLENGE


THE SCIENCE Ice is water frozen into a solid state. When water freezes, it in-creases in volume. This expansion during freezing can be dramatic, and can cause damage to building foundations and roadways from frost heaving. It is also a common cause of the flooding of houses when water pipes burst due to the pressure of expanding water when it freezes.

When ice melts, it absorbs as much energy as it would take to heat the same amount of water, by 80 degrees.

Ice melting is a pretty easy concept for kids to understand and it is so easy to create icy themes that include your kid’s interests, like this LEGO themed ice melt!

INSTRUCTIONS

STEP 1: Add your mini-figs to the ice cube mold.STEP 2: Add water to cover your LEGO pieces and place in the freezer until frozen solid.STEP 3: Once your LEGO ice cubes are frozen, get ready to explore the fun of melting ice to free your mini-figs. Set up a large bowl or tray of warm water along with meat basters and squeeze bottles.

SUPPLIES

Ice cube mold or plastic container

WaterLEGO mini-figures

Glitter and Food Coloring

BRICK BOAT FLOATLEGO CHALLENGELEGO CHALLENGE

DO YOU HAVE A LEGO BOAT? LET’S TEST THEIR FLOAT-ABILITY.

SUPPLIES: LEGO boats, and Random LEGO pieces

TIME CONSTRAINT: 30 minutes

Fill a bucket, sink, bathtub, or wading pool with water (adult supervision/assistance required)Gather your boats and test out sink and float!

EXTEND THE CHALLENGE: Build your own brick boat

design from loose pieces and test their float-ability.

Did it sink or float? Did it start out floating but end up

slowly sinking? Did it tip over? How can you re-design and

refine your boat so that it floats or stays afloat longer

than your previous model?


FILL A CUP CHALLENGELEGO CHALLENGELEGO CHALLENGE

CAN YOU CREATE A STORY USING JUST A CUP FULL OF LEGO? TRY THIS CHALLENGE AND FIND OUT!

SUPPLIES: Loose LEGO pieces, a cup for every participant

TIME CONSTRAINT: 2-3 minutes to pick your pieces 15-30 minutes to build your story.

Kids should build something that tells a story or something they can show, share, and describe. Older kids can use it as a writing prompt activity!

EXTEND THE CHALLENGE: Use a timer and see who can complete their story first.

ALTERNATE SUGGESTION: Choose a minifigure before choosing bricks and create a story for it!


MINI FIG HABITATLEGO CHALLENGELEGO CHALLENGE

HAVE SOME FUN BUILDING A CUSTOM LIVING HABITAT FOR A LEGO MINI FIG!

SUPPLIES: Random LEGO pieces, an 8”x8” stud plate

TIME CONSTRAINT: 30 minutes

Choose a favorite minifigure from your collection. Come up with a theme for your fig’s habitat. Create whatever theme excites you such as space, ocean, library, art studio, or whatever!

EXTEND THE CHALLENGE: See who used the most LEGO pieces in their habitat.

Build up walls along only two edges of the plate to create a cozy feel. Add lots of details to show off the theme you have chosen!


RACE CAR CHALLENGELEGO CHALLENGELEGO CHALLENGE

BUILD A CAR WITH LOOSE BRICKS AND PIECES FOR AN EASY STEM AND PHYSICS ACTIVITY

SUPPLIES: LEGO bricks, wheels, wood, cardboard.


EXTEND THE CHALLENGE: Test different ramp angles for optimal racing conditions.

Design and plan your LEGO race car before you begin. Create a ramp from wood or cardboard and time your car’s performance!Record your times on our time trials template.

CONTINUE THE CHALLENGECan you beat your time by refining your car?Set up a crash test, how does the car hold up? Can you refine the design for better impact?

PHYSICS The wheels and axles on your car are simple machines. They reduce the amount a friction the car experiences as it travels across a surface, which makes it easier to move.


TIME TRIAL RESULTSLEGO CHALLENGELEGO CHALLENGE

RECORD YOUR CAR’S FINISHING TIMES!

TRY REFINING YOUR CAR TO IMPROVE YOUR RESULTS!


Race #

1

Finish Time in Seconds

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CHALLENGESCHALLENGES


8 LEGO FAIRY TALE8 LEGO FAIRY TALE

Jack and the Beanstalk

Goldi Locks

RapunzelLittle Red Riding Hood

Three Little PigsHansel and Gretel

Three Billy Goats Gruff

Cinderella

Three Little PigsHansel and Gretel

Three Billy Goats Gruff

Cinderella

Build a gingerbread house

Build a strong house

Build a strong bridge

Build a carriage (make it roll)

Jack and the Beanstalk

Goldi Locks

Little Red Riding Hood

Tallest Bean Stalk (bonus add leaves)

Build a Chair

Build a wolf

Tower with a window

(bonus add stairs)

Rapunzel

LEGO CHALLENGELEGO CHALLENGE


WOMEN IN STEMWOMEN IN STEMBUILD A:

Dinosaur skeleton using only white bricks and piecesand name it!

An AirplaneANNING EARHART

Write your name in code with LEGO. Use a baseplate and

choose two colors of bricks.

HAMILTON

A SpaceShuttle

JEMISON

Create a relief map of the ocean floor. Add LEGO to a baseplate and build them up in various

spots to create the relief map.

THARP

Try a surface tension activity using an eye dropper

and a smooth, flat LEGO tile.

POCKELS

Build the particles called quarks, that make up protons

and neutrons.

Create a forest habitat for chimps.

GOODALLWU

THARP POCKELS

GOODALLWU

Create a relief map of the ocean floor. Add LEGO to a baseplate and build them

up in various spots to create the relief map.

Try a surface tension activity using an eye

dropper and a smooth, flat LEGO tile.

Create a forest habitat for chimps.

Build the particles called quarks, that

make up protons and neutrons.

Dinosaur skeleton using only white bricks and piecesand name it!

An AirplaneANNING EARHART

Write your name in code with LEGO. Use a

baseplate and choose two colors of bricks.

HAMILTONA Space ShuttleJEMISON

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CATAPULTThis is fun homemade catapult just about everyone will want to be able to make!

BUILD A DAMKick-off your brick building ideas with an awesome activity building dams and exploring the flow of water!

VOLCANOThis is the perfect STEM experiment for hands-on learning that will keep

your kids busy anytime.

ZIP LINEThis zip line building idea below is truly the perfect way for kids to look at ordinary items in new ways.

WELCOME!Grab that big box of bricks and get ready for a whole new set of fun challenges! Check out our hands-on

science, math, and literacy activities all with a brick

theme!

EXTRAS

Why not gather your favorite brick pieces and create some fun artwork?

STAMPING ART

CRAYONS

MARBLE RUN It is so fun to build a bricks marble run and it is a perfect example of a STEM activity.

SUPPLIES

Do you love minifigs and bricks? Then you have to make these homemade crayons!

SCIENCE CAMP

Small bottle Random bricks

Baking sodaVinegar

Dish soapFood coloring

Bin, tray, or containerPaint

PaintbrushCrayons

Brick moldsMarbles

Brick Base PlateRubber bandsPlastic spoon

WheelsBalloons

Tape MeasureParachute cord or string

BALLOON CARBrick building is so entertaining and this easy to make balloon car is a perfect example of how wonderful brick play is for kids.

BALLOON POWERED CARLEGO CHALLENGELEGO CHALLENGE

LEGO BUILDING IS SO ENTERTAINING AND THIS EASY TO MAKE LEGO BALLOON CAR IS A PERFECT EXAMPLE OF HOW WONDERFUL LEGO PLAY IS FOR KIDS!

SUPPLIES: Basic LEGO bricks, Balloons, Small Tape Measure



Blow up the balloon and let your LEGO car go! How far will your balloon car travel? Grab a measuring tape and see whose car went the farthest! Great for math skills too.

Explore simple concepts like force and motion. The balloon forces out air which puts the car into motion. When the force slows down and eventually stops {empty balloon}, the car slows down and stops too. A heavier car will need a greater force but may not travel as far as a lighter car which will require less force to go farther.


LEGO CATAPULTLEGO CHALLENGELEGO CHALLENGE

BUILD AN AWESOME LEGO CATAPULT USING BASIC BRICKS FOR AN EASY STEM AND PHYSICS ACTIVITY

SUPPLIES: LEGO plates, bricks, and rubber bands.


EXTEND THE CHALLENGE: Use a timer and see who can make a working catapult first.

You will need to create a base for your catapult, an arm for launching, and rubber bands to create tension. Get creative, and you can use photos of our design for inspiration!

THE SCIENCEThis is a great simple physics activity for kids of multiple ages. What is there to explore that has to do with physics? Let’s start with energy including elastic potential energy. You can also learn about projectile motion.

Newton’s 3 Laws of Motion: An object at rest stays at rest until a force is applied, and an object will stay in motion until something creates an imbalance in the motion. Every action causes a reaction.



Transform old crayons into new crayons and even explore a science concept called physical change with states of matter!

INSTRUCTIONS

Adult supervision is highly recommended.

The melted crayons will get very hot!

STEP 1: Preheat oven to 275 degrees.

STEP 2: Peel the paper off the crayons and cut or break into tiny

pieces.

STEP 3: Fill each LEGO mold with different colors, anything goes!

Similar shades will create a nice effect or try color mixing by combining

blue and yellow.

STEP 4: Place in the oven for 7-8 minutes or until crayons are

completely melted.

STEP 5: Remove the mold carefully from the oven and let it cool

completely. Once cooled, pop out of molds and have fun coloring!

THE SCIENCE

There are two types of changes called reversible change and irrevers-

ible change. Melting crayons, like melting ice is a great example of

reversible change. Reversible change occurs when something is melted

or frozen for example, but the change can also be undone. Just like

with our crayons!

SUPPLIESCrayons

LEGO molds

DIY LEGO CRAYONSDIY LEGO CRAYONS

LEGO MARBLE RUNLEGO CHALLENGELEGO CHALLENGE

ALL YOU NEED IS A BASE PLATE AND A HANDFUL OF BASIC BRICKS. MAKE IT AS EASY OR COMPLICATED AS YOUR IMAGINATION WANTS.

SUPPLIES: Basic LEGO bricks, Marbles, LEGO Base Plate



Build a path with LEGO that a marble cat fit between and roll down your base plate. Add a piece, remove a piece, you might find a corner too tight for the marble to roll through, so you will need to rethink the design and change it around!

MARBLE RUN CHALLENGESHere are some additional challenges to try or elements to add: * Include a set amount of turns the marble must make before it reaches the finish line.* Create a tunnel or other feature the marble must travel through.* Build a ramp for the marble to go up and back down again.* Add in a door for the marble to roll through.* Create obstacles the marble must avoid.


ZIP LINE CHALLENGELEGO CHALLENGELEGO CHALLENGE

LEGO ZIP LINE CHALLENGE IS A GREAT STEM ACTIVITY FOR KIDS OF ALL AGES TO HAVE FUN WITH AND LEARN SOMETHING FROM.

SUPPLIES: Rope, Pulley Mechanism, LEGO Bricks, Plates,

Minifigures


Try building a floor, a roof, two side walls, and an attachment

piece to add the pulley. This is the PERFECT challenge for

crafting and creating something that goes with problem

solving opportunities along the way.

EXTEND THE CHALLENGE: See who can build the longest or

fastest zip line route.

Do different angles increase or decrease speed? Can you in-

crease or decrease speed halfway through? Test out different

designs to see which ones hold up better too!


BUILD A DAMLEGO CHALLENGELEGO CHALLENGE

TRY THIS FUN LEGO WATER ACTIVITY! CAN YOU USE YOUR LEGO BRICKS ON AN INCLINED SURFACE TO CONTROL THE FLOW OF WATER?

SUPPLIES: LEGO base PlateLEGO 2×2 and 2×4 BricksLEGO Slopes {assorted sizes}LEGO Hinged Pieces {2}Tray or Shallow Bin {to catch water}Bottle of Water {to test your design}


EXTEND THE CHALLENGE: Use a timer to see which dam can hold back the water for the longest time.

You can make your LEGO water dam as complex or simple as you like and tweak your design for desired results over and over again. You can also encourage older kids to sketch a design first, write predictions, record observations, and ana-lyze the results to draw a conclusion about the effectiveness of their design.


LEGO VOLCANOLEGO CHALLENGELEGO CHALLENGE

THERE’S NOTHING BETTER THAN BAKING SODA AND

VINEGAR EXPERIMENTS TO EXPLORE CHEMICAL REACTIONS!

SUPPLIES: Baseplate, small bottle, LEGO bricks, baking soda,

vinegar, dish soap, food coloring, bin or tray


Build a LEGO volcano around your bin or container. Add

baking soda and vinegar to the center of your design and

stand back to watch the science!

EXTEND THE CHALLENGE: Use a timer to see who has the

longest chemical reaction!

TIP: When the reaction occurs, the gas needs to be forced

upwards to make a cool exit. A smaller opening will give this

effect. A larger opening will allow the gas to disperse creating

less of a grand exit!



HISTORY OF STAMPING

Stamps have a rich history dating back over 9,000 years. The earliest

example of what we would recognise as stamping comes from ancient

China and existed long before the invention of the printing press.

Called woodblock printing, the process involved carving images and

characters into a block of wood and then applying ink and fabric to

form an impression. The process was used to make decorative silks

and books.

SUPPLIES

TemplateAssorted bricks

PaintPaintbrush

Paint this city skyline using only paint and bricks!STAMPING WITH BRICKS

INSTRUCTIONSSTEP 1: Print city skyline template.STEP 2: Find some random brick pieces that fitinside the building shapes.STEP 3: Using a paintbrush, paint each circle on the bricks and then use them as a stamp to design your city.STEP 4: Use both sides of the bricks for different looks, like windows and doors.

LEGO SELF PORTRAITIn this challenge, you will try and build your own face using LEGO bricks and accessories!

Supplies: LEGO blocks, background pieces, accessories (circles, wheels, lights, windows, etc) Anything goes!

Start by sketching some ideas on our LEGO grid template.

Time Constraint: 30 minutes (or more if time allows)

Ideas: What color do you want for the eyes? What shape could you use for the mouth? Which block would you like to use for the nose? How many accessory pieces can you work into your design?



CAN YOU BUILD A SELF PORTRAIT WITH LEGO?

Extend the challenge:

Make the challenge into a race!

Who can make their face the fastest?

TIC TAC TOELEGO CHALLENGELEGO CHALLENGE

MAKE YOUR OWN HOMEMADE LEGO TIC TAC TOE BOARD. THIS IS A QUICK AND EASY DIY LEGO TIC TAC TOE BOARD ACTIVITY PERFECT FOR RAINY DAYS OR QUIET TIME.

SUPPLIES: LEGO Pieces, LEGO Mini-figs


EXTEND THE CHALLENGE: Work together in a group and build a giant sized Tic Tac Toe board!

A homemade LEGO tic tac toe game is perfect for kids and also works on fine motor skills, math, and engineering!

You can make quite a few different size tic tac toe boards with different size base plates or combinations of baseplates. We chose to make a small version. Play around with a size that suits you or the LEGO plates you already have!

The tricky part is deciding on your x’s and o’s! It’s most help-ful to have two groups that don’t look alike. Try pirates and skeletons, or Star Wars or Super Hero mini figures, or maybe police men and robbers!


LEGO PARACHUTELEGO CHALLENGELEGO CHALLENGE

THIS LEGO PARACHUTE FOR A MINIFIGURE IS AN AWESOME

INDOOR ACTIVITY AND A MINI SCIENCE LESSON TOO.

SUPPLIES: Dental floss, coffee filter, LEGO Mini-figure


Build a LEGO parachute using a coffee filter and dental floss.

A coffee filter parachute takes very little time to make but

provides endless possibilities!

EXTEND THE CHALLENGE: Build a landing pad and see if you

can get your LEGO man to land on it.

Would a bigger or smaller parachute make a difference?

Would a heavier parachute make a difference? Why not try a

cupcake liner or a paper plate and test what happens.


PARACHUTE LANDING PADLEGO CHALLENGELEGO CHALLENGE


RUBBER BAND CARLEGO CHALLENGELEGO CHALLENGE

CAN YOU MAKE A RUBBER BAND POWERED LEGO CAR? TRY OUR LEGO CAR CHALLENGE!

SUPPLIES: LEGO Pieces, LEGO Crazy Action Contraptions Set (optional), Rubber Bands, LEGO Mini-figs



2 axels, 4 wheels1 flat piece with holes that spans the width of your car2 long bricks with holes in them to make the sides of the car.Use your imagination for the building the rest of the car!

The key points to remember are having two fixed points. The fixed point on the axel must not spin freely, it must be on their tightly. Otherwise, the rubber band can not wind up properly or release properly.

You can turn the black wheel of your LEGO rubber band car to wind it up or you can pull it back on the floor to wind it up! Let it go and see how far it travels.


RECORD YOUR RESULTSLEGO CHALLENGELEGO CHALLENGE


Does the amount of vinegar change the eruption? _____Does the amount of water change the eruption?________Does the amount of soda change the eruption?_________

VOLCANO


BALLOONCAR


CHALLENGE EXTRASCan you make your marble run into a shape?Count the angles in your marble run. _____________How many LEGO did you use in your run? ________

MARBLERUN

Can you measure the angle of your rope?_________How fast does your figure travel?__________________How far did your figure travel?_____________________

ZIP LINE

How far from center did your figure land?_______Try your parachute inside and outside.Did you see any difference?_____________________

PARACHUTE



12 DAYS OF SPACE12 DAYS OF SPACE

Rocket Ship or Shuttle

BUILD A:

Mars or Lunar Rover

Flag to Stick on the Moon

Computer Telescope Satellite

Space Station

Launch Command

CenterSolar System

Planet Exploration

Theme

LunarLander

A Spaceship Benny Would

Love

Check out this link to Nasa Space Place for Kids to explore ideashttps://spaceplace.nasa.gov/

Build a Space

Station

Build a Launch Command Center

Make a Solar System

Build aLunar

Lander

A Spaceship Benny Would Love

Create a Planet

Exploration Theme

Build a Rocket Ship

or Shuttle

Build a Mars or Lunar Rover

Make a Flag to

Stick on the Moon

Build aComputer

Build a Telescope

Build a Satellite

MINI LEGO ROBOTSLEGO CHALLENGELEGO CHALLENGE

OUR MINI LEGO ROBOTS BUILDING ACTIVITY IS PERFECT FOR STIMULATING YOUR CREATIVE SIDE!

SUPPLIES: All the tiny LEGO pieces you have! Plus different types of connectors and specialty pieces: accessories like an-tennas, magnifying glasses, binoculars, car parts


EXTEND THE CHALLENGE: Use a timer and see who can make the most mini-robots!

There are no real directions for building mini LEGO robots!

It’s up to your imagination. A fun suggestion would be to

sketch your ideas for mini LEGO robots first!

You can build gadgets, gizmos, and accessories of all kinds

for your mini LEGO robots. We built a charging station for our

whole family of robots. Free play building with LEGO is one of

our very favorite activities.



HISTORY OF STAMPING

Stamps have a rich history dating back over 9,000 years. The earliest

example of what we would recognise as stamping comes from ancient

China and existed long before the invention of the printing press.

Called woodblock printing, the process involved carving images and

characters into a block of wood and then applying ink and fabric to

form an impression. The process was used to make decorative silks

and books.

SUPPLIES

TemplateRandom LEGO

PaintPaintbrush

Paint this city skyline using only paint and LEGO!LEGO CITY STAMPINSTRUCTIONSSTEP 1: Print city skyline template.STEP 2: Find some random LEGO pieces that fitinside the building shapes.STEP 3: Using a paintbrush, paint each circle on the LEGO and then use as a stamp to design your city.STEP 4: Use both sides of the LEGO for different looks for windows and doors.

LEGO MONDRIAN PUZZLELEGO MONDRIAN PUZZLE


LEGO ARTLEGO ART

Have some fun with this LEGO puzzle in the style of the artist Piet Mondrian.

INSTRUCTIONSSTEP 1: Print the puzzle template.STEP 2: Place LEGO inside each shape in any patternyou choose. Mondrian typically used primary colors,but use any colors you like!STEP 3: Leave some of the shapes white or place whiteLEGO in those areas. Use any LEGO shapes you like, as several different sizes can fit together to fill each space.

SUPPLIES

Mondriantemplate

LEGOof assortedshapes and

colors

MONDRIANArtist Piet Mondrian was an important leader in the development of

modern abstract art. His art evolved over his lifetime into his own

unique style, which he called “neo-plasticism.” This style allowed the

artist to let go of any speci�c subject and gave him complete freedom

of expression.

Mondrian was a passionate painter, and would paint until his hands

were blistered. Sometimes he even made himself sick, or cried from

fatigue. In his New York apartment, he painted large colored panels

which covered his walls.


That’s a mouthful! Let’s find out what it means!

INSTRUCTIONS

STEP 1: Gather brick pieces that are different hues

of one color. (dark blue, light blue, teal, reds and

pinks, light and dark greens for example)

STEP 2: Plan a design that will fit on your base plate. You can make

a recognizable shape/design or even make something abstract!

STEP 3: Place your bricks onto your base plate in the design of your

choice.

SUPPLIESBase plate

Assorted bricksof one color

variation

MONOCHROMATICMonochrome comes from two Greek words. Mono means “one” and Chroma means “color”. When you put them together, it means that something is only a single color. You can have variations of that one color, by mixing them with black or with white. A tint is when white is added to a color. A shade is when black is added to a color.

MOSAICA mosaic is a picture or pattern produced by arranging together small colored pieces of material, such as glass, tile, stone, or in this case, plastic bricks! Mosaics as an art form have been around for thousands of years.

MONOCHROMATIC MOSAICMONOCHROMATIC MOSAIC

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CHALLENGESCHALLENGES


12 DAYS OF LEGO12 DAYS OF LEGO

Air Powered Car

BUILD:Catapult

Working Zip Line

Ice Melt

Minifig Parachute

Mini LEGO bots

Tic Tac Toe Board

Create a Self Portrait withLEGO

Lego Volcano

Marble Run

A Water Dam

Rubber Band Car

Air Powered Car Catapult

Zip Line

Ice Melt

Minifig Parachute

Mini LEGO Bots

Basic LEGO bricks BalloonsTape Measure

LEGO platesBricks

Rubber bands

RopePulley Mechanism LEGO BricksPlatesMinifigures

Ice cube moldor plastic containerWaterFood ColoringLEGO mini-figuresGlitter

Dental floss Coffee filter

LEGO Mini-figureRandom LEGO

Connectors Specialty pieces

LEGO PiecesLEGO Mini-figs

LEGO plates Bricks

Rubber bands

Basic LEGO bricksMarblesLEGO Base Plate

Tic Tac Toe Board

Create a Self Portrait

Lego Volcano

Marble Run

A Water Dam

Rubber Band CarLEGO PiecesLEGO Crazy Action Contraptions Set (optional), Rubber BandsLEGO Mini-figs

LEGO blocksAssorted accessories(circles, wheels, lights, windows, etc)Anything goes!

BaseplateSmall bottleLEGO bricksbaking sodavinegardish soapfood coloring,bin or tray

SUPPLY LIST


BASIC LEGO BRICKSLEGO BASE PLATE

BALLOONSSMALL TAPE MEASURE

MARBLESDENTAL FLOSSCOFFEE FILTER

LEGO MINI-FIGURESMALL BOTTLEBAKING SODA

VINEGARDISH SOAP

FOOD COLORINGBIN OR TRAY

ROPEPULLEY MECHANISM

Documents

LEGO CHALLENGE PACK