Get your Lego bricks ready, because we’ve got an exciting April Lego Challenge for Kids that will unleash their creativity, spark their imaginations, and improve their fine motor skills – all while having a blast!
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Whether you’re a parent, grandparent, or educator, this challenge is perfect for inspiring your kids to explore their creativity and have fun building with Lego bricks. It’s easy to get started, and we’ve got a printable that will make it even easier.
Let’s grab our Lego bricks and start building some amazing memories together!
April Building Brick Challenge
The April Lego Challenge printable is a great resource for parents and educators who want to engage their children in fun and educational building activities. This printable includes a calendar with a list of daily challenges and 30 printable cards featuring real-life photos of the items kids will be trying to create in their builds.
The challenges included in this printable are perfect for children of all ages and range from building a bunny, a rainbow, an Easter egg, a tulip, and many more. Each challenge is designed to promote creativity, problem-solving, and independent thinking.
Additionally, the printable cards featuring real-life photos of the items kids will be building in their challenges is a great way to spark their imagination and inspire them to create something unique and special. These cards provide a visual reference for kids and help them understand what they are trying to build.
How to Get Started with the April Lego Challenge
Getting started with the April Lego Challenge is easy. First, you’ll need to download and print the challenge calendar and daily challenges list, which you can find at the end of this post. You’ll also want to print out the printable cards featuring real photos of the objects your kids will be building.
Once you have your printables ready, it’s time to get building! We recommend setting aside a designated time each day for your kids to work on their Lego creations.
The versatility of this printable makes it a perfect fit for both classroom and home use. In the classroom, it can be used as a center activity or given as an early finisher task. At home, it can be used as a fun family activity or as a way to keep kids entertained during quiet time.
To get the most out of the challenge, encourage your kids to use their imaginations and get creative with their builds. You can also provide them with building tips and tricks for each item on the challenge list to help guide them in their building.
Tips for Doing The April Lego Challenge
Building with Lego bricks can be a lot of fun, but it can also be a bit daunting, especially for younger children who are new to the medium. That’s why we’ve put together a list of tips and tricks for each item on the challenge list to help your kids get started and build some awesome creations.
Day 1: Build a Bunny
For this challenge, encourage your kids to experiment with different colors and shapes to create a cute and cuddly bunny. They can use small Lego pieces to create the bunny’s eyes, nose, and mouth, and larger pieces to form its body and ears. Adding some extra details like a fluffy tail or whiskers can also make their bunny extra special.
Day 2: Build a Carrot
To create a perfect Lego carrot, your kids can use a combination of green and orange bricks to make it look as realistic as possible. They can start by building the carrot’s orange base and then attach the green stalk on top. For added detail, they can also create small leaves using green Lego pieces.
Day 3: Build a Rainbow
Rainbows are colorful and fun, and building one with Lego bricks is no exception. Your kids can use a combination of red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple Lego pieces to create a beautiful rainbow. Encourage them to experiment with different shapes and sizes to make their rainbow as unique as possible.
Day 4: Build an Easter Egg
For this challenge, your kids can get creative and design their own Easter egg using Lego bricks. They can use different colors and patterns to create a one-of-a-kind egg that’s sure to impress. Adding some extra details like stripes or polka dots can also make their egg stand out.
Day 5: Build a Tulip
Tulips are beautiful flowers, and building one with Lego bricks can be just as beautiful. Encourage your kids to use different shades of pink, red, and green Lego pieces to create a colorful tulip. They can start by creating the stem and then adding the petals on top, and for added detail, they can create some leaves using green Lego pieces.
Day 6: Build a Chick
For this challenge, your kids can use yellow and orange Lego pieces to create a cute and fluffy chick. They can start by building the body using larger Lego pieces and then add the details like eyes, beak, and wings using smaller Lego pieces. For an added touch, they can also create some tiny Lego eggs to keep the chick company.
Day 7: Build a Nest
Encourage your kids to use brown and green Lego pieces to create a cozy nest for their Lego chick or other creatures. They can use different sizes and shapes of Lego pieces to create a realistic-looking nest, and for added detail, they can create some small twigs or leaves using green Lego pieces.
Day 8: Build a Butterfly
Butterflies are colorful and delicate creatures, and building one with Lego bricks can be just as beautiful. Encourage your kids to use different shades of blue, pink, and yellow Lego pieces to create a unique and colorful butterfly. They can start by creating the wings using larger Lego pieces and then adding the details like the body, eyes, and antennae using smaller Lego pieces.
Day 9: Build a Ladybug
Ladybugs are adorable and iconic creatures, and building one with Lego bricks is no exception. Your kids can use black and red Lego pieces to create a cute and realistic-looking ladybug. They can start by building the ladybug’s body using larger Lego pieces and then adding the details like the eyes, antennae, and spots using smaller Lego pieces.
Day 10: Build a Bee
Bees are important pollinators, and building one with Lego bricks can be a fun way to teach your kids about their importance. Encourage your kids to use yellow and black Lego pieces to create a cute and realistic-looking bee. They can start by building the bee’s body using larger Lego pieces and then add the details like the wings, eyes, and antennae using smaller Lego pieces.
Day 11: Build a Daisy
Daisies are simple and beautiful flowers that are easy to recreate with Lego bricks. Your kids can use white and yellow Lego pieces to build a cute and colorful daisy. They can start by building the stem and leaves using green Lego pieces, and then create the daisy flower using white and yellow Lego pieces.
Day 12: Build a Kite
Flying a kite is a fun outdoor activity that kids love, and building one with Lego bricks can be just as exciting. Encourage your kids to use different colors of Lego pieces to create a unique and colorful kite. They can start by building the kite frame using larger Lego pieces and then add the details like the tail and string using smaller Lego pieces.
Day 13: Build a Caterpillar
Caterpillars are interesting creatures that transform into beautiful butterflies, and building one with Lego bricks can be a fun way to learn about their life cycle. Your kids can use different shades of green Lego pieces to create a cute and realistic-looking caterpillar. They can start by building the body using larger Lego pieces and then add the details like the eyes, legs, and antennae using smaller Lego pieces.
Day 14: Build a Snail
Snails may be slow, but they can be fun and easy to build with Lego bricks. Encourage your kids to use brown and green Lego pieces to create a cute and realistic-looking snail. They can start by building the snail’s shell using larger Lego pieces and then add the details like the eyes, antennae, and body using smaller Lego pieces.
Day 15: Build a Tree
Trees are important for the environment and building one with Lego bricks can be a great way to teach your kids about nature. Encourage your kids to use brown and green Lego pieces to create a realistic-looking tree. They can start by building the trunk and branches using larger Lego pieces and then add the details like the leaves and fruit using smaller Lego pieces.
Day 16: Build a Birdhouse
Building a birdhouse with Lego bricks can be a fun and creative way to encourage your kids to learn about birds and their habitats. Your kids can use different colors of Lego pieces to create a unique and colorful birdhouse. They can start by building the birdhouse frame using larger Lego pieces and then add the details like the roof, perch, and entrance using smaller Lego pieces.
Day 17: Build a Watering Can
Watering plants is an important part of gardening and building a watering can with Lego bricks can be a fun way to encourage your kids to learn about gardening. Your kids can use different shades of blue and grey Lego pieces to create a realistic-looking watering can. They can start by building the body using larger Lego pieces and then add the details like the spout, handle, and base using smaller Lego pieces.
Day 18: Build a Sunflower
Sunflowers are beautiful and colorful flowers that are easy to recreate with Lego bricks. Your kids can use yellow and green Lego pieces to build a cute and realistic-looking sunflower. They can start by building the stem and leaves using green Lego pieces, and then create the sunflower using yellow Lego pieces.
Day 19: Build a Mushroom
Mushrooms are unique and interesting plants that can be fun to recreate with Lego bricks. Your kids can use different shades of red and brown Lego pieces to create a cute and realistic-looking mushroom. They can start by building the mushroom cap using larger Lego pieces and then add the details like the stem and spots using smaller Lego pieces.
Day 20: Build a Frog
Frogs are fascinating creatures that can be fun to build with Lego bricks. Encourage your kids to use green and yellow Lego pieces to create a cute and realistic-looking frog. They can start by building the body using larger Lego pieces and then add the details like the eyes, legs, and feet using smaller Lego pieces.
Day 21: Build a Basket
Building a basket with Lego bricks can be a fun way to encourage your kids to learn about weaving and different materials. Your kids can use different colors of Lego pieces to create a unique and colorful basket. They can start by building the basket frame using larger Lego pieces and then add the details like the handle and base using smaller Lego pieces.
Day 22: Build a Worm
Building a worm with Lego bricks can be a fun way to encourage your kids to learn about the underground world of soil and the creatures that live in it. Your kids can use different shades of brown and pink Lego pieces to create a realistic-looking worm. They can start by building the worm’s body using larger Lego pieces and then add the details like the head, tail, and segments using smaller Lego pieces.
Day 23: Build a Lamb
Building a lamb with Lego bricks can be a fun way to encourage your kids to learn about farm animals and their characteristics. Your kids can use different shades of white, brown, and black Lego pieces to create a cute and realistic-looking lamb. They can start by building the lamb’s body using larger Lego pieces and then add the details like the legs, head, ears, and tail using smaller Lego pieces.
Day 24: Build a Garden Gnome
Building a garden gnome with Lego bricks can be a fun way to encourage your kids to learn about garden decorations and folklore. Your kids can use different colors of Lego pieces to create a unique and colorful garden gnome. They can start by building the gnome’s body using larger Lego pieces and then add the details like the hat, beard, and shoes using smaller Lego pieces.
Day 25: Build a Duck
Building a duck with Lego bricks can be a fun way to encourage your kids to learn about waterfowl and their habitats. Your kids can use different shades of yellow, orange, and black Lego pieces to create a cute and realistic-looking duck. They can start by building the duck’s body using larger Lego pieces and then add the details like the wings, beak, and feet using smaller Lego pieces.
Day 26: Build a Raindrop
Encourage your kids to use different shades of blue Lego bricks to create a raindrop that’s as unique as they are. They can start by creating a teardrop shape and then adding details like ripples and sparkles to make it look more realistic.
Day 27: Build a Butterfly Net
Building a butterfly net with Lego bricks can be a fun way to encourage your kids to learn about insects and their behavior. Your kids can use different colors of Lego pieces to create a unique and colorful butterfly net. They can start by building the net frame using larger Lego pieces and then add the details like the handle and netting using smaller Lego pieces.
Day 28: Build a Bicycle
Building a bicycle with Lego bricks can be a fun way to encourage your kids to learn about transportation and mechanics. Your kids can use different colors of Lego pieces to create a unique and colorful bicycle. They can start by building the bicycle frame using larger Lego pieces and then add the details like the wheels, handlebars, and pedals using smaller Lego pieces.
Day 29: Build a Sailboat
Building a sailboat with Lego bricks can be a fun way to encourage your kids to learn about sailing and water sports. Your kids can use different colors of Lego pieces to create a unique and colorful sailboat. They can start by building the sailboat hull using larger Lego pieces and then add the details like the mast, sail, and rudder using smaller Lego pieces.
Day 30: Build a Windmill
Building a bicycle with Lego bricks can be a fun way to encourage your kids to learn about transportation and mechanics. Your kids can use different colors of Lego pieces to create a unique and colorful bicycle. They can start by building the bicycle frame using larger Lego pieces and then add the details like the wheels, handlebars, and pedals using smaller Lego pieces.
Once the month is over, take some time to reflect on the experience with your child. Ask them about their favorite builds and why they enjoyed them, what they learned from the experience, and if there were any challenges they faced and how they overcame them.
Not only is this a great opportunity to spend quality time with your child and create lasting memories, but it also helps develop their problem-solving and creative thinking skills, as well as their ability to follow instructions and work independently.
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So, are you ready to take on the April Lego Challenge? Let’s get building and create some wonderful memories with your child!
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