Building Brick Creative Building Game (Lego Brick S.T.E.M. Game)

Overview of This Activity: This printable game is designed to encourage children to use their creativity and apply S.T.E.M. skills! During the game, players collect different Lego elements (pieces). At the end of the game, players create anything they can imagine with the pieces they collected during the game. Then, they can informally practice presentation skills as they tell each other about their creation.

How to Play:

Place a box or pile of Lego elements (different pieces) where all players can reach them. Gather a die and this game board. Each player should choose 1 mini-figure or Lego element to be their game piece Note: Players can use their piece in their creative build at the end of the game if they would like to! Directions: Players take turns rolling one die on their turn. They move the number of spaces represented on the die and follow instructions on the game square they land on. Based on where they land, they will either choose a set number of elements from the pile, return a set number of elements from their collection to the pile, or move backward a certain number of spaces. The game ends when one person reaches the finish. At that point, all players build creatively with the pieces they have collected during the game. Then, they share what they have built. For game play variations and presentation tips visit: Beyond the Activity.

Tips: Be sure to check out the section of this document titled Beyond the Activity to access: a brief video to encourage builders to be creative with a small amount of bricks and suggested ways that this game can be used as a tool for reviewing math skills. You will also find: suggested books, videos, and lessons to help your child learn more about and engage with Lego Bricks. This includes both full color and black and white options.

Subject: Science Grades: 1st - 5th

Learning Objective: I can apply S.T.E.M. skills such as: problem solving, creativity, inquiry skills, engineering-design thinking...

Estimated Time: Under an Hour

Supplies Needed: Building bricks and a die