If you’re looking for LEGO challenges for kids, you are in for a REAL treat!
Before I became a mom, I had absolutely no idea that you could do anything other than build things with LEGO. But as my daughter has gotten older and I’ve continued searching for learning activities we can do together at home, I am absolutely blown away with the number of ideas people share online. From DIY marble runs, to balloon-powered LEGO cars, to LEGO catapults, there are tons of STEM-inspired LEGO challenges for kids that are equal parts fun and educational, and I’m excited to share our favorites with you below!
Whether you’re enjoying these with your kids on a lazy Saturday afternoon, or using them to create lesson plans for your students to enjoy in the classroom, these LEGO challenges for kids are sure to be a hit.
10 LEGO Essentials To Invest In
Before you dig into our favorite LEGO challenges for kids, there are a few supplies you will need. While many of the activities we’re shared only require a basic set of LEGO, you will need accessories like extra building plates, gears, connectors, etc. for a few of them. And if you decide to make the marble run and/or marble maze – which I highly recommend, by the way! – you’ll obviously want to have a couple of marbles handy. Check out our favorite LEGO essentials below!
- LEGO Classic Large Creative Brick Box
- LEGO DUPLO Classic Deluxe Brick Box
- Small Lego Building Plates Accessory Set
- LEGO Duplo Compatible Building Brick Baseplates
- LEGO Technic Differential Gear Box Kit (gears, pins, axles, connectors)
- LEGO Storage & Organizer Container Case with Building Plate Lid
- Marbles
And if you’re looking for more activities to enjoy with your kids, these LEGO building books are also well worth the investment!
- Awesome LEGO Creations with Bricks You Already Have by Sarah Dees
- The Lego Ideas Book by Daniel Lipkowitz
- 365 Things to Do with LEGO Bricks by Simon Hugo
21 LEGO Challenges for Kids
What I love most about these LEGO challenges for kids is that they can be adapted for almost any age or stage. We’ve included a mix of ideas for different age groups below, many of which can be enjoyed both independently, or as a team. You can also present some of these ideas to older kids, and then challenge them to come up with their own designs using the same principals and concepts. When it comes to LEGO, the sky really is the limit!
LEGO Domino Chain Reaction STEM Challenge for Kids | Mombrite
Make a LEGO Rainbow | Mombrite
LEGO Water Experiment For Kids | Little Bins for Little Hands
LEGO Bridge Building Challenge | Frugal Fun for Boys and Girls
Virtual Team Building Lego STEM | Teachers Pay Teachers
LEGO Zipline | 123 Homeschool 4 Me
Build A LEGO Catapult | Little Bins for Little Hands
LEGO Marble Run | Frugal Fun for Boys and Girls
LEGO Water Works | The Lego Librarian
120 Building Blocks STEM/STEAM Task Cards | Teachers Pay Teachers
LEGO Maze Board | Play Inspired Mum
LEGO Challenge Task Cards | Teachers Pay Teachers
Balloon Powered LEGO Car | Science Sparks
Can You Design the Best LEGO Boat? | Lemon Lime Adventures
LEGO Pulleys STEM Building Challenge | Frugal Fun for Boys and Girls
LEGO Sundial | Mombrite
Build a LEGO Balance | 123 Homeschool 4 Me
LEGO Self-Portraits | Mama Papa Bubba
LEGO Air Hockey Table | Frugal Fun for Boys and Girls
Coding a LEGO Maze | Research Parent
LEGO Ramps and Slides | The Lego Librarian
I hope you and your children and/or students enjoy these LEGO challenges for kids as much as we have!