LEGO Coding

LEGO Coding activities, like those collected by Little Bins for Little Hands, use bricks you probably already own to introduce programming ideas without screens. Kids build simple “programs” by arranging colored bricks in sequences that tell a partner or a toy figure what to do—turn, jump, repeat—or by designing mazes and patterns that mimic loops and conditionals. These unplugged projects translate abstract logic into tangible play, which can be especially helpful for younger children or those who need more movement. Parents appreciate that activities are low-cost, easy to set up, and adaptable to many ages; you can make the rules more complex as kids’ understanding grows. Because this is a collection of ideas rather than a formal curriculum, you’ll want to choose a few favorites and repeat them rather than trying everything at once. Tie in simple vocabulary like “sequence,” “debug,” and “loop” so kids start to hear the language of coding.