LEGO and Sesame Workshop Launch Education Program
The Build the Change for Little Ones initiative uses play-based learning to teach children about animal habitats.
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. The initiative provides educational resources for children to learn about nature through creative play.
Why it matters
The program aims to foster creative skills and environmental responsibility in young children. By combining play with educational content, it introduces complex concepts like animal habitats in an accessible way.
The program is specifically designed for children in the 4-6 age range. Participants complete a 3-step process involving video learning, physical building, and guided discussion.
The players
The LEGO Group
The LEGO Group is a Danish toy production company famous for manufacturing interlocking plastic brick sets.
Sesame Workshop
Sesame Workshop is the nonprofit organization behind the educational television program Sesame Street.
The details
Families are encouraged to build creature habitats using LEGO bricks and recycled household materials. Printable inspiration cards are provided to help caregivers guide children through lessons on food, water, and shelter for bats, butterflies, and worms.
Timeline
The program launch occurred in late October 2026.
Culture Shift
This partnership mirrors a broader industry shift toward integrating sustainability education into consumer play experiences. It reflects a trend where major toy manufacturers align with established educational institutions to address developmental milestones.
Parents can utilize these free resources to supplement early childhood learning at home with minimal preparation. The activities are designed to be low-cost by using common household recyclables alongside standard building bricks.
The takeaway
Parents and caregivers can turn screen time into an active, hands-on lesson by completing the habitat projects together. Focusing on small-scale creature research helps children practice observational skills and empathy for local wildlife.
Further reading
Learn more about the latest resources in Primary Education.
More information
Access the full activity guides and video content on the Build the Change resource portal.
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