Build It! Farm Animals: Make Supercool Models with Your Favorite LEGO® Parts (Brick Books, 8)
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The Build It! series provides visually rich instruction books for LEGO® creations, designed for children ages 5 and up. The Farm Animals book features a variety of creative models to build, including horses, goats, chickens, cows, and barnyard scenes, using LEGO® Classic sets 10693 and 10695 or bricks that LEGO® enthusiasts may have at home. Each book contains 3-5 'dioramas' with diverse models. Full color, step-by-step diagrams facilitate the building process, making it a fun activity. The series offers hours of family entertainment with its entire range of instruction books.
Discussion points
What was your favorite farm animal to build with LEGO® and why?
How do you think the animals feel about their roles on the farm?
If you could create your own farm animal, what special features would it have?
What have you learned about how a farm works from building these models?
Can you imagine a story about a day in the life of one of your LEGO® farm animals?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage imagination by asking your child to think creatively about farm life and the roles animals play. Listen actively to their explanations and stories, showing interest in their ideas. This supports critical thinking and helps deepen their understanding of the book’s themes. Share your own stories or knowledge about farms to make the conversation more interactive and enjoyable. Lastly, emphasize the value of patience and precision in building LEGO® models, tying it to real-life skills they are developing.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Creativity and Problem-Solving
Explanation: Through building various farm animals using LEGO® pieces, children are encouraged to think creatively and develop solutions to construction challenges.
Real-World Application: These skills translate to real-life scenarios where children can apply creative thinking and problem-solving to overcome obstacles in school projects or daily tasks.
Example Lesson: Following Instructions
Explanation: The book provides step-by-step instructions for each model, teaching children the importance of following guidelines to achieve a desired outcome.
Real-World Application: Understanding the importance of following instructions can help children in academic settings or in learning new skills effectively.
Example Lesson: Patience and Perseverance
Explanation: Assembling LEGO® models can be intricate and time-consuming, instilling patience and the ability to persevere through detailed tasks.
Real-World Application: These qualities are crucial in all areas of life, particularly in mastering new skills or managing complex tasks in school or at home.