Well known to young and old alike, LEGO® bricks are an inexhaustible source for solo or family play. But once the construction is done, we sometimes go in circles. So, to innovate, here are 5 activities to do with your children using the little colored bricks.
Make classic constructions … but with a twist
You probably already have a box of LEGO® in your toy closet.
And if you thought you had already seen it all and covered the question, think again: to continue have fun with your children with these little colored bricks that they know by heart, challenge yourself as a family. Start the stopwatch and, each in turn, try to finish the construction in record time (it’s even easier if you’ve already done it for the first time together).
The little extra: When you are well established, you try to redo certain steps without using the user manual, expert mode engaged!
Challenge yourself
For this second activity, you will have to use your imagination.
- First step: find a theme that will punctuate your construction. It can be a house, a bridge, a building or even a fountain …
- Second step: compose teams – for this game, therefore, the ideal is to be in even numbers. This little construction game will allow you to strengthen family support.
- Third step: start the construction and create while having fun.
The little extra: the important thing is to participate, no need here to call a judge to classify your pretty creations. No need for a stopwatch either!
Play guessing games
You are probably familiar with Pictionary, this family game that involves making your team guess words by drawing them. How about adapting this game with your LEGO® bricks?
To do this, you will have previously written the words in question on small pieces of paper, and will have slipped them into a bowl – you can obviously retrieve the cards from an existing Pictionary, but be careful to select only the objects or shapes that are achievable. with your little multicolored bricks -.
Then it’s up to you to play: you have to be quick, yes, but above all show great creativity. No need to build an entire rabbit, ears will be enough to put the chip in … the ear of your playing partners.
The little extra: here are a few words to start your pictio-LEGO® rabbit, hat, cat, TV, fork, tree, sun, flower, sheep, window …
See things BIG
Do large-scale projects scare you, far from it?
Gather ALL your LEGO® bricks (here, the shapes and colors of the bricks are not important) to build a giant set as a family, such as a city for example, a beach or mountains. For that, we will have to show cohesion, since it is a team effort. Communication will be essential, to avoid any catch of cabbage. The ideal? Assign a role to each member to avoid stepping on each other’s toes, and complete this project without a hassle.
The little extra: Don’t forget the souvenir photo when you have completed your masterpiece.
Create a personalized gift
Is there a more touching attention than offering an object made with ten fingers?
To combine the useful with the pleasant, we therefore undertake to make our gifts (Christmas, birthday or other various and varied holidays) with our little LEGO® bricks. There too, the imagination will have to be there : frame, painting, flowerpot, coasters or even bouquet of flowers (for those who already master the technique) are all examples of creations.
The little extra: Adapt your creation to the tastes, passions, favorite colors of the person for whom it is intended.
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As you will have understood, the key to having fun with LEGO® and making the most of it is above all imagination. Fun, these little bricks have many other roles and in particular allow your children to learn team spirit, while encouraging moments of relaxation. Now it’s your turn!
– Article produced in partnership with LEGO® –
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