Author: Arts and Bricks
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How to Get Your Child to Spend More Time Outdoors
If you’re like many other parents, you sometimes wonder if your child is spending too much time in front of a screen. Explore ways to help your child spend more time outdoors.
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Kid-Review of LEGO City Safari Off-roader, Set 60267
Have a WILD CAT obsessed child? Then this Safari Off-Roader LEGO set is going to be a hit. Learn why in our recent kid-review of this LEGO set.
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What is a LEGO Alternate Build?
Do you know about alternate LEGO builds? We think you’ll love this option that extends the playful life of your LEGO sets.
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Small Business Spotlight: Busy Littles
Learn about our playful afternoon unpacking and exploring our Busy Littles Harvest Jar – Sensory Play for Kids.
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Kid-Review of LEGO Friends Heartlake City Play Hair Salon, Set 41391
At six-years-old, my daughter loves dolls of all shapes and sizes. This makes the LEGO Friends series a good fit for her age-appropriate creative play.
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Did you know LEGO has a FREE magazine for kids?
Start receiving LEGO’s free magazine for kids: LEGO LIFE. It’s kid-approved AWESOME LEGO Fan Mail.
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Kid-Review of LEGO Creator Pirate Ship Pirate Inn, Set 31109
Check out why this 2020 LEGO Pirate’s Inn set earns enthusiastic thumbs ups from our kiddos.
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Kid-Review of LEGO Benny’s Space Squad, Set 70841
One of 2019’s favorite LEGO Sets, four classic space Minifigure astronauts make this set a must have for creative space play!
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Create a Holiday Handprint Craft and Keepsake
Take a few minutes to make this simple Holiday Handprint Craft. Display your craft as is or turn it into a vinyl keepsake.
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Kid-Review of LEGO Creator Pirate Ship Skull Island, Set 31109
Read about our experience building Skull Island from the 2020 LEGO Pirate Ship set with kids.
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Kid-Review of Lego Iconic Chess Game Board, Set 40174
Read why we think the Lego Iconic Chess set is destined to be a favorite in your household.
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26 Letters of Thankfulness
Join us as we spend 26 days with an intentional attitude of gratitude prompted daily with a Lego brick-built letter, from Z to A!
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Build a Jack O’Lantern from Lego Bricks
Learn how to make your very own Jack O’Lantern built with colorful Lego bricks.
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Ghost Peek-A-Boooo Cardboard Craft
When making a cereal box cardboard ghost cutout for nature exploration, of course only a Lego brick-themed ghost will do!
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Fall Leaf Craft Idea: Gel Pens
Create exquisite patterned fall leaves by doodling with gel pens. It’s hours of relaxing, creative fun!
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Keith Haring Inspired Art Project for Kids
Check out our Keith-Haring inspired elementary-aged art project – featuring The Blue Lego Brick dancing the floss.
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Virtual Learning Space – Roundup
Whether you’re looking for REAL LIFE examples or Pinterest-Worthy ideas, we’re all sorting out this virtual school life together. Here’s a round-up of inspirational examples.
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Adidas Lego Branded Shoes, Clothes and Gear
Adidas and LEGO collaborate on a new release of trainers. Dropping September 25, 2020.
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Dig-O-Matic Lego Vehicle
Get inspired by this feat of eight-year-old engineering. Most notable for its rollable hinged digger bucket, its playful functionality is created by connecting eight hinged Lego bricks to the bucket.
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Cardboard Faces with Nature Hair
Soak up your last days of summer sunshine outside with your little ones making and photographing this adorable nature craft!
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Child-Review for LEGO Creator Mythical Creatures, Set 31073
Why do we love the LEGO 3in1 Mythical Creatures set…we’re glad you asked!!! Find out in this Arts and Bricks’ kid-review.
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Child-Review for LEGO Ferrari Tributo, Model 76895
Learn why we think this red Ferrari Lego race car set is a great affordable 2020 gift for kids.
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DIY Scratch and Draw Art Project
This simple project uses oil pastels, black paint, and card stock to make rainbow drawing fun.
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How to make Puffy Paint Fireworks
Learn how to make puffy paint fireworks just in time for the 4th of July. Celebrate freedom with art!
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Family Handprint Keepsake Crafts
Get inspiration for what to write, what colors to use, and how to make your own framed family handprint keepsake.
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Creative Gift Idea from Kids for Dad
Learn about this creative gift idea for kids to give Dads, especially for Father’s Day, Birthdays and Christmas!
