Building Challenges
Browse hands-on reading recommendations and LEGO-inspired build ideas from Read Build Discover.
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The LEGO Bridge Challenge: A Hands-on Lesson in Span and Strength
Can your LEGO bridge survive the ultimate strength test? Try this hands-on STEM bridge challenge with 3 difficulty levels and a free printable design log.
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The 10 Best Bridge Books for Kids by Age
Bridges are more than roads that cross rivers—they are remarkable engineering achievements that connect communities and ideas. If you want to inspire young minds, finding the best bridge books for kids is a fantastic way to introduce real-world engineering before tackling a hands-on STEM challenge. Every book on this list is personally hand-selected; I have…
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The LEGO Balloon Car: A Fast-Paced Lesson in Physics and Perseverance
Combine potential energy, engineering tips, and a healthy dose of trial-and-error to create LEGO balloon cars that zoom.
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The LEGO Zipline Challenge: A Hands-On Lab in Flight and Resilience
Turn brick building into a hands-on physics lesson! Discover how to connect aviation facts to a LEGO zipline challenge for kids using the four forces of flight.
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The LEGO Apartment Build: A 26-Story Lesson in Engineering and Community
A book-and-build lesson that connects apartment towers, community design, and structural engineering through a collaborative LEGO building challenge.