LEGO® Education is Bringing its Classroom-proven STEM Learning Home
My wife and I have engaged with a ton of toy brands over the years, and have had the pleasure of working with some of the biggest names in the industry. While all toys are welcomed by my kids – what kid doesn’t love toys – it is the STEM specific items that leave the longest lasting memories. The LEGO Group, through LEGO Education, is brining STEM out of the classrooms and into homes with 4 new sets, available at Staples in Canada and at LEGO.ca.
I’ve always appreciate LEGO Elements as they push creativity in kids. I love to watch my kids bust out giant bins of LEGO at home – and yes, we have 100s of thousands of bricks – and begin creating. So what makes the LEGO Education sets so much different? Here are a few things LEGO has highlighted for us:
- Build, Solve, and Invent methodology — kids follow instructions, then go off-script to design their own solutions.’
- Real science, zero mess — unlike 10-minute experiments that create cleanup nightmares, these sets are endlessly playable and help kids develop essential skills such as problem solving, critical thinking and creativity.
- Space & polar themes — Moon and Mars missions, Antarctic penguins, Arctic wildlife
LEGO and Staples are offering up four different sets for kids to enjoy, two priced at an MSRP of 64.99 CAD and two priced at an MSRP of 129.99 CAD. Here are more details on these sets!
LEGO Education Moon Mission Science Kit (SKU 45200)
- Age – 8+
- The model measures: Launchpad model over 5.5 in. (14 cm) high, 15 in. (38 cm) wide, and 3.5 in. (9 cm) deep
- 519 pieces
- Price: $64.99 CAD
- Key functions and features include:
o Builders can construct a rocket launchpad and spacecraft, exploring physics, engineering, and orbital science.
o Experiment with launching mini rockets and testing angles, distances, and trajectories to solve hands-on challenges.
o Encourages problem-solving and critical thinking with open-ended “what if?” experiments.
LEGO Education Antarctic Animals Science Kit (SKU 45201)
- Age – 7+
- The model measures: Icy slope model over 4 in. (10 cm) high, 10 in. (25 cm) wide, and 10 in. (26 cm) deep
- 461 pieces
- Price: $64.99 CAD
- Key functions and features include:
o Builders can recreate Antarctic habitats with LEGO animals like penguins and seals.
o Explore ecosystems, adaptations, and environmental science through hands-on play.
o Open-ended challenges allow kids to design their own habitat experiments and problem-solving scenarios.
LEGO Education Mars Mission Science Kit (SKU 45202)
- Age – 9+
- The model measures: Drop-tower experiment model over 19 in. (49 cm) high, 5 in. (12 cm) wide, and 7 in. (18 cm) deep
- 933 pieces
- Price: $129.99 CAD
- Key functions and features include:
o Builders can design and test Mars rovers, drop towers, and planetary exploration experiments.
o Encourages children to investigate gravity, energy, and physics in exciting ways.
o Includes guided and open-ended experiments to spark creativity and iterative problem-solving.
LEGO Education Arctic Animals Science Kit (SKU 45203)
- Age – 9+
- The model measures: Arctic slope and camp over 2.5 in. (6 cm) high, 7.5 in. (19 cm) wide, and 3 in. (8 cm) deep
- 1,134 pieces
- Price: $129.99 CAD
- Key functions and features include:
o Builders can explore Arctic ecosystems with LEGO animals like polar bears and seals.
o Investigate environmental science, habitats, and adaptations through interactive experiments.
o Open-ended challenges let children apply scientific thinking to their own creative Arctic missions.
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