If you are studying the geography of the United States, why not make some LEGO states? All you need is a couple of green bases and a bucket of red LEGO’s.
Look at the shape of each state before you begin outlining the state. You can use an atlas, a map online, or a puzzle piece. We have a wooden puzzle of the United States, and my son used the shape of the puzzle piece to create the outline for the state.
Once you have outlined the state with red LEGO’s on the green bases, you will want to fill in the rest of the state. This part is super easy and can even be done by preschoolers who want to help. Make sure you have added any details.
Here is a LEGO model of Connecticut:
Here is a LEGO model of Oklahoma:
You can also add mountain ranges for the states by using a second row of red LEGO’s outlining the mountain ranges. You can even get creative and add other sightseeing places with other colors of LEGO’s to add interest!
If you enjoyed this post on LEGO states, you will love the workshop: Living Geography: Travel the World from your Living Room.
Tags: geography, Homeschooling, LEGO, Legos
This is so cool! I’m totally pinning for later 🙂
It’s an easy way to study the states!
What a great idea! I love it! I’m adding this to the activities we do ahead of a trip. Learning can be such fun!
Thanks for a great idea!
It would be great for kids to do this before traveling to a new state!
GREAT idea; very creative!
Thanks! My son surprised me by making these when we were studying the states and making a state notebook.
My boys love Lego! And a way for them to learn geography while playing… awesome!
Geography takes on a whole new dimension!