Lego blocks with numbers or instructions written on them
Blank Lego blocks and a marker (if custom blocks are needed).Preparation:
Prepare Lego blocks with numbers or instructions written on them. For example, one block might have the number ‘1’, the next block ‘2’, and so on.
Ensure you have enough blocks for each student or group to build a stack according to the numbers provided.
Introduction to the Activity:
Explain to students that they will be building Lego stacks by following the order of numbers written on the blocks.
Demonstrate how to read the number on each block and stack them in the correct numerical order.
Building the Stacks:
Distribute the numbered Lego blocks to each student or group.
Instruct students to start with the block labeled ‘1’ and continue stacking in numerical order until all blocks are used.
Encourage students to ensure each block is placed correctly to maintain the sequence.
Increasing Complexity:
Once students are comfortable with basic sequences, introduce blocks with more complex instructions, such as specific color sequences or alternating block sizes.
Challenge students to create taller stacks or follow more intricate patterns.
Discussion and Reflection:
Facilitate a discussion where students share their completed Lego stacks and the strategies they used to follow the numerical instructions.
Reflect on the importance of following sequential steps and how this skill applies to other areas of learning and everyday tasks.