Lego Six bricks- A Colorful way to Learning

Play based learning has always been a cornerstone of Early Childhood Education, and is at the heart of bitandbrick philosophy. Today, i will share one toolkit from #EveryoneCanPlay framework - Six Bricks by Care for Education. This innovative educational tool from the LEGO© Foundation has been transforming classrooms around the world since 2013 by making learning both fun and effective. In this blog post, we'll explore what Lego Six Bricks are, the various skills they help develop, how they can be incorporated into the classroom, and their broader impact on fostering innovation and inclusivity. By the end, you'll see why #EveryoneCanPlay should be part of every learning environment.

What are Lego Six Bricks?

Each set consists of six LEGO® DUPLO® bricks in six bright colors. Through fun and short activities with 6 Bricks there are 600+ activities around memory, movement, creativity ,SEL and more. As an Educator or parent you can adapt these activities and make your own activities to match the children’s skills and interests.

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Here is a link to a booklet published by the LEGO Foundation .

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What skills do the children practice?

Six bricks have become a very important part of many classrooms for skill development.It helps in development of many such as problem solving,collaboration, language skills, fine motor skills and gross motor skills.It also helps in physical development and brain development of children.

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How can we incorporate #EveryoneCanPlay(six bricks) in the classroom?

Six bricks are easy to handle and very convenient to use .It can be used individually or in groups depending on the activity taken in the class. It can be used as a warm up tool in morning before starting the regular teaching session or can also be inculcated into the lesson. We can use six bricks in most of the subject areas, whether it is mathematics or phonics or even for assessment.

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6 bricks isn't just all about building blocks. It is about fostering innovation and encouraging divergent thinking. Children are prompted to explore unconventional solutions and push the boundaries of what’s possible. This process cultivates resilience and  adaptability, essential skills in today’s ever-changing world. The simplicity of Six Bricks makes it accessible to children with different learning needs and abilities. Anyone, regardless of age or background, can participate in the creative process. Whether building solo or collaboratively each creation is a result of unique imagination.

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Did you know?

There are 915,103,765 possibilities with just 1 set of six bricks.!!!

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Conclusion

By incorporating Six Bricks into the classroom, educators can create a dynamic and inclusive learning environment where #EveryoneCanPlay. We invite you to share your thoughts and experiences with Lego Six Bricks in the comments below. If you're interested in learning more about how to integrate this toolkit into your teaching practice, book an exploratory call with us today. Let's work together to bring the joy of learning through play to every classroom!

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