Bricks 4 Kidz STEM Blog
Benefits of Early STEM Education
By the time a child is 5 years old, their brain has grown to 90% of its adult size. This means that the first five years of a child's life encompass some of the most extensive learning and growing a child will ever do. Some parents and even teachers mistakenly believe...
Structured Play vs. Free Play
What do you think of when you hear the word "play?" Maybe you picture a child building a tower with LEGO® bricks. Perhaps you recall spending hours running around your backyard engaged in an intense game of hide and seek. Or, maybe you think of Barbie® dolls, toy...
The Anatomy of a LEGO® Brick
The signs are obvious: LEGO items spread all over the floor or table. Wish lists full of new kits and pieces. Walking gingerly through your child’s room to avoid stepping on those hard plastic bricks that seem to blend in with the carpet. If any of this sounds...
Learning STEM Through Play: STEM Activities for Preschoolers
Education goes beyond the four walls of the classroom. Many parents and educators are embracing methods, such as STEM play, to help kids establish helpful thinking patterns and learn lifelong skills. STEM education refers to learning science, technology, engineering...
Summer Activities from Bricks 4 Kidz
School may be out for the summer, but that doesn’t mean learning has to stop! Your trusted friends at Bricks 4 Kidz have several different options for fun, STEM-inspired educational activities to keep your kids entertained all summer long:...
5 Inspiring LEGO Brick Creations
When it comes to building awe-inspiring LEGO Brick creations, sometimes it’s best to think outside the box. These five creative builds show off the creativity of builders and model makers to apply engineering and architecture concepts to create LEGO based...