Telling a Story… with Legos

When Spring Valley ESL teacher, Peggy Pritchett, attended last year’s MISD iPlayground Summer Staff Development, Legos® were used as she learned about stop motion video. This inspired her to see what other possible uses there were for Legos® and literacy. What she discovered was the Lego® Story Visualizer Software and App. The materials were advertised as a support for acquisition of reading, writing, speaking and listening – all the domains she covers when working with her ELLs! Using her Title III grant money, she purchased the StoryStarter set. The students love visualizing their stories and building a model with Legos®. The StoryVisualizer App allows the students to add a digital picture to a background that supports their story. When all the story elements are in place they add their story and share with their teacher and friends. Below, view the students in action.

If you are interested in learning more, visit https://education.lego.com/en-gb/lesi/elementary/storystarter/ss-software or contact Peggy at [email protected].