LEGO and Sesame Workshop Launch Educational Program
Parents of children ages 4-6 can now access new videos and activities to teach kids about animal habitats at home.
Updated on Oct. 27, 2026 in Primary Education
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The LEGO Group and Sesame Workshop have launched the Build the Change for Little Ones program, offering educational resources for children. Families can access videos, activity guides, and printable cards to teach kids about animal habitats.
Why it matters
The program helps children ages 4-6 develop creative skills and build a sense of environmental responsibility through hands-on play. This collaborative effort uses established educational models to turn common building activities into lessons about nature.
The program centers on three initial animal subjects: bats, butterflies, and worms. Families complete the activity in three steps: watching a video, building a habitat with LEGO bricks and household items, and discussing the design.
The players
The LEGO Group
A global manufacturer of plastic construction toys known for its social impact initiatives and collaborative educational programs.
Sesame Workshop
The nonprofit educational organization behind Sesame Street that focuses on developing content to help children grow smarter, stronger, and kinder.
The details
Families participate by watching videos featuring Sesame Street characters to learn about specific animal habitats, such as food and water sources. Caregivers can use printable inspiration cards to prompt discussions and guide the construction of habitats using LEGO bricks and recycled household materials. The program integrates the Build the Change social impact framework with Sesame Workshop educational content to support learning at home.
Timeline
The program launch occurred in late October 2026.
The Home Front
This collaboration marks a shift toward integrating formal educational structures into consumer-facing play resources. It follows a growing trend of major toy brands partnering with developmental experts to provide parents with structured learning activities.
To get started, visit the online resource portal to download the printable inspiration cards for your next family activity session. You can also monitor the Sesame Street YouTube channel for updates on new educational videos as they are released.
The takeaway
Engaging children in environmental concepts through creative play can be a simple way to foster early development. Use the current three-animal curriculum to spark a discussion about nature with your children during your next build.
Further reading
Explore more ways to integrate learning into your daily routine on our Primary Education hub.
More information
Access the full collection of activity guides and videos on the Build the Change resource portal.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Toy Book.
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