How To Teach a LEGO Class for Homeschool Co-Op
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We just finished our LEGO co-op class and I am excited to share with you how I organized it and what we did with the class. My LEGO class was designed for kids in kindergarten to second grade. I wanted to create a fun class that emphasized using creativity to build. This class was not strictly structured and I think the kids really enjoyed it! I want to share with you what I did to teach a LEGO class for homeschool co-op.
Our class met every Monday for 12 weeks. I tried to do a theme every week, but I found the kids preferred to build whatever they wanted and they were not very interested in a theme. The backbone of my class came from Homegrown Learners LEGO class plans. Because this class is designed for 2nd-5th graders, I did quite a bit of modifying for my K-2nd class.
Pinterest was my go-to source for pulling together all of my ideas! I keep adding to my LEGO board because I have a couple of little boys who are obsessed with LEGOs.
LEGO Class Supplies
Our class was small with only seven kids, so adjust amounts based on how many kids are in your class.
Each child was charged $20.
I bought two LEGO Bricks and More Creative Buckets. Each bucket has 790 pieces.
I also bought extra wheels from Ebay for our car day, but you can also easily find them on Amazon now.
LEGO Class Syllabus
The majority of our time was spent working on free building and presenting our creations. I had the children stand up and they loved asking the other kids to guess what they made. Then they told us. We talked about making eye contact, standing properly, etc., but it was all very informal.
There were days I would pick a theme. We did robots, animals, and buildings. You can choose any theme you think your kids will be interested in.
We had a few special days. One day we created our own minifigures. We also learned about the interlocking brick technique. The kids loved the days I let them use the LEGO challenge cards. We also had a car building day and did some racing!
I have included a PDF of the syllabus I used for my class. You can use it for your own class, but please do not share the PDF file with others. I would love for you to share this post, though!
Click the picture below to download the syllabus.
The LEGO Ideas Book is also pretty awesome to bring in and let the kids look at, too!
Have fun creating!
Looks like a blast — looking forward to it!
My older sons are looking forward to teaching a lego class this fall. We will certainly use your suggestions in our planning! I love seeing blogs like yours – helps me know that my family is not alone in our values and our journey.
Awesome, Heather! Thank you so much for stopping by!
I’m offering a lego club at our co-op for next year. I’m so glad to have just found this post! Thank you!!
Hello!
I see you did your camp once a week. How long was each session? I am doing a Lego Camp this summer and was wondering how long each session should last.
Thank you,
Amy
We did 30-45 minute sessions.
Do you have the Lego Challenge Cards available for printing? I didn’t see them in the post. Thanks!
I can’t believe I didn’t link them. I got them here: https://www.freehomeschooldeals.com/free-printable-lego-challenge-cards/
Hi! I am having a hard time finding the link for the Lego bingo, the minifig printable, the facts sheet and the certificates! When I download the syllabus I’m not able to click on them. Maybe they’re right in front of me and I can’t see them! Excited to try this out with our homeschool co-op! Let me know!
Thanks!
Chelsea
I am also looking to find the printables from the syllabus. Thank you for your assistance