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The LEGO Group and Sesame Workshop have introduced Build the Change for Little Ones, a set of free activities that uses Sesame Street videos and LEGO bricks to teach children about animals and habitats. The initial videos feature a bat, a butterfly and a worm; more videos are planned for the Sesame Street YouTube channel.
The LEGO Group and Sesame Workshop have introduced Build the Change for Little Ones, a collection of videos and hands-on activities that invites families to learn about animals by building habitats from LEGO bricks and household materials. The initiative is aimed especially at children ages 4 to 6, with free resources available through LEGO.com.
The activities combine the LEGO Group’s Build the Change social impact program with Sesame Workshop’s characters and educational play approach. The companies’ materials focus on small animals and the role they play in the natural world. Videos pair Sesame Street characters with an animal built from LEGO bricks, and share information about its habitat, food and contribution to ecosystems.
The initial videos feature a bat, butterfly and worm. Families are guided through three steps: watch a video, build a habitat for the featured animal, then talk about the creation with others. Children can use LEGO bricks alongside materials commonly found at home, including cardboard, paper, tape and pens, as well as other recycled items.
Free printable inspiration cards provide additional prompts. Each card includes an example of a possible build for an animal’s food source, water source and home; the reverse shows photographs of the real animal, describes its habitat and offers suggestions for features to include in a model. LEGO.com hosts the videos, themed activities and cards, while additional videos are slated to appear on the Sesame Street YouTube channel.
Learning Habitats Through Play
The project gives families and educators a structured activity for introducing animal needs and habitats through play, rather than relying only on a screen or a printed explanation. Children are asked to apply information from a video by making a habitat model, then explain or discuss what they built. That can make the animal’s food, water and shelter needs visible in a way a young child can explore directly.
The companies say the resources are designed to encourage creativity and care for the environment, particularly among children ages 4 to 6. Those outcomes are the initiative’s stated aims; the source report does not provide research measuring their effect. The activities also use materials that may already be available at home, so families can take part without relying exclusively on LEGO pieces.
For caregivers and teachers, the printable cards offer a starting point for conversations about familiar creatures children may encounter near home. The materials describe animal habitats and suggest what a model might include, while leaving room for children to make their own builds. The project’s practical value will depend on how families use the resources and whether the planned additional videos expand the range of animals covered.
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How the Activity Is Structured
Build the Change for Little Ones brings together two existing approaches: the LEGO Group’s Build the Change program and Sesame Workshop’s educational content for young children. The partnership uses recognizable Sesame Street characters, including Elmo, Cookie Monster and Abby Cadabby, to introduce the animal-focused videos and activities.
The launch materials center on small creatures and the features that help them live. Instead of asking children to copy a single finished design, the videos and inspiration cards provide information and examples that can guide a build. Families can combine LEGO bricks with ordinary or recycled household materials, then discuss how their construction reflects the animal’s needs.
The source report identifies the bat video as the first short and the butterfly and worm videos as the next two. It does not provide a launch date or a schedule for later releases. The available activities and printables are hosted on LEGO.com, with further video content planned for Sesame Street’s YouTube channel.
“Build the Change for Little Ones”
— The LEGO Group and Sesame Workshop, as described in The Toy Insider report
Release Details Still Unspecified
The source report does not state when the program launched, whether the initial videos are all available now, or how frequently new videos will be published. It says additional videos will appear on the Sesame Street YouTube channel but gives no release calendar or total number planned.
It is also unclear whether the companies will add animals beyond the bat, butterfly and worm featured in the initial set, or whether the activities will be offered in languages or formats beyond those described. The report provides no independent evaluation of the program’s educational outcomes; claims about building environmental care and responsibility should be understood as the initiative’s aims, not established results.
More Sesame Street Videos Planned
Families can access the current videos, themed activities and printable inspiration cards through LEGO.com. The companies say additional videos are planned for the Sesame Street YouTube channel, where viewers may be able to follow future animal-focused activities. No dates or details about upcoming subjects have been announced in the source material.
Caregivers and educators can use the existing materials by watching a short, building an animal habitat with LEGO bricks and household supplies, and talking with children about the model. Any further information about release timing, new animals or additional resources will depend on updates from the companies.
Key Questions
What is Build the Change for Little Ones?
It is a joint initiative from The LEGO Group and Sesame Workshop that uses short videos, building activities and printable cards to introduce children to animals and their habitats.
Which animals appear in the initial videos?
The initial set features a bat, butterfly and worm. The source report does not identify other animals planned for future videos.
Where can families find the activities?
The videos, themed activities and free printable inspiration cards are available through LEGO.com. Additional videos are planned for the Sesame Street YouTube channel.
What materials do children need?
The activity uses LEGO bricks and materials around the home, such as cardboard, paper, tape and pens. The report also mentions other recycled materials.
Is there a release schedule for more videos?
No schedule is given in the source report. It says additional videos will be available on the Sesame Street YouTube channel, but does not provide dates or a planned number of releases.
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