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Bringing STEAM learning to life for every student and teacher through an intuitive, inclusive and highly adaptable hands-on learning system

Bringing STEAM learning to life for every student and teacher

The LEGO® Learning System unlocks the power of learning through engaging hands-on activities with comprehensive curriculum-aligned lesson plans, introductory materials, teacher support, and professional development. The easy-to-adopt LEGO® Learning System prepares students to become confident lifelong learners in an ever-changing world shaped by technology.

  • Intuitive
  • Easy to implement and use
  • Inclusive for students of all abilities
  • Adaptable to meet specific student and teacher needs
What is LEGO Education

The complete STEAM learning solution

With a range of interconnected solutions that work seamlessly together, the Learning System makes STEAM learning easier to

implement in the classroom at both primary and secondary levels, meeting every student wherever they are on their learning journey. With LEGO Education learning experiences, students become increasingly sophisticated in their ability to apply STEAM knowledge and transferable STEAM practices to solving real-world problems, hands-on.

LEGO® Education SPIKE™ Portfolio

Premium, technology-enhanced STEAM solutions.

Encourages broad STEAM learning and application of computational thinking with a focus on coding, technology, and digital integration.

LEGO Education Learning System

LEGO® Education BricQ Motion

Non-tech solutions with a focus on physical science.

Provides a foundational understanding of physical science concepts and an analogue introduction to computational thinking.

Why the LEGO® Learning System?

Cross-curricular Learning Solution

Cross-curricular Learning Solution

Every curriculum-aligned lesson is designed to help students develop a full range of STEAM skills through age-appropriate activities.

Built-in Scaffolding for Easy Adoption

Built-in Scaffolding for Easy Adoption

Easy implementation, supported by built-in scaffolding and professional development, allows teachers to focus on their students learning outcomes.

Interconnected Solutions

Interconnected Solutions

With an interconnected system that works seamlessly together, it drives familiarity over time to unlock deeper learning across grade levels; with or without technology.

Integrated Continuum

Integrated Continuum

Inspire students of all ages with STEAM experiences that build confidence year over year, in classrooms or at competitions encouraging collaboration and teamwork.

Playful Learning Experiences

Playful Learning Experiences

The System ensures highly engaging and playful learning experiences based on learning-through-play principles.

A Brand you Know and Love

A Brand you Know and Love

A familiar brand known for playful, hands-on learning experiences and high-quality products that support creativity and critical thinking, year-over-year.

Additional FREE Resources

Curriculum-aligned Lesson Plans include

Award

An engaging unit theme across all lessons

Pages

Structured, guided and open-ended learning sequence

Checklist

6-8 lessons in total 45min. each (open project 2x45min.)

Book

Additional 30+ mins language arts and math extensions

Time

A total of 6-10 hours of content per unit

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Professional Development

Professional Development

The LEGO Learning System is fully supported with professional development resources, enabling teachers to learn, practice, and master the competencies necessary to facilitate effective hands-on STEAM learning.

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Full-Day Training Courses

Training Courses

We offer full-day training courses led by our certified LEGO® Education trainer. These courses can be offered both virtually or on-site providing an engaging learning experience that further builds confidence and competence toward facilitating hands-on, playful STEAM learning.

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FAQ's

General Q & A

What is the LEGO® Learning System?

The LEGO® Learning System is a range of interconnected solutions that work seamlessly together, making it easier to implement STEAM learning at the classroom, school, and district levels. This intuitive, inclusive, and highly adaptable system meets every student wherever they are in their learning journey. Its progression of standards-aligned learning units, LEGO bricks, intuitive hardware, and programming languages helps students of all ages develop essential skills like creativity and critical thinking.

What is the target age group for the LEGO Learning System?

The LEGO Learning System is designed to develop STEAM and essential life skills in primary and secondary school students. Built-in scaffolding makes it easy for students and teachers to get started and move seamlessly through the lessons.

What is the learning value of the LEGO Learning System?

The LEGO Learning System uses a progression of playful learning experiences to build STEAM knowledge, academic practices, and 21st century skills at the primary and secondary school levels. These learning experiences strengthen students' ability to apply STEAM concepts, practice interdisciplinary skills (e.g., scientific inquiry, computational thinking, engineering, and mathematical practices), and develop essential future-proof skills like creativity, critical thinking, collaboration, and effective communication with confidence.

Based on research into the power of learning through play in driving holistic skills development, the learning experiences that comprise the LEGO Learning System facilitate rapid and iterative physical prototyping and experimentation. Abstract STEAM concepts become tangible as students move from simple explorations of specific concepts to tackling increasingly complex real-world challenges. The process of modelling and visualizing phenomena through multimodal experiences helps students learn STEAM concepts quickly and at a deep level.

The system's sequence of playful learning units enables students to successfully experience a progression of learning from grade to grade. A recognizable and familiar set of tools is used from kindergarten to year 12, actively engaging students in creating and refining solutions in order to solve individually relatable and increasingly complex challenges. This progression fosters a high level of engagement in a safe and joyful environment that encourages trial and error.

How is the learning progression designed?

The LEGO Learning System uses a progression of easy-to-follow, standards-aligned lesson plans presented in fun thematic units that are intentionally designed to spiral and deepen students' learning. Easy "getting started" material supports students as they build confidence in their creativity and problem-solving abilities. The system's progression provides endless opportunities for students to use their imaginations and apply increasingly sophisticated coding and engineering skills as they develop their solutions.

Does the LEGO Learning System include a pre-K to K solution?

Though not a formal part of the LEGO Learning System, the LEGO Education Early Learning portfolio builds a strong foundation for learning through play. These solutions are specially designed for children in pre-K and kindergarten to stimulate their curiosity and desire to explore together, laying the foundation for STEAM learning, and preparing them for primary school. Research shows that the earlier students begin to engage with STEAM subjects, the higher their confidence. LEGO Education is ready to support that development with hands-on solutions for all ages and abilities.

What makes the LEGO Learning System systematic?

The LEGO Learning System is comprised of integrated components and toolboxes that progress in complexity through the years. All of the learning experiences are carefully designed with continuity to build on one another, driving a progression of learning. This systematic approach of hands-on STEAM learning experiences combines LEGO bricks, programmable hardware (e.g., Hub, motors, sensors), and a Scratch-based or Python programming language with lesson plans that teach students how to solve relatable challenges all within the same app. All of the system's components scale from simple to complex. Simple building with familiar stackable LEGO bricks leads to prototyping with sturdy LEGO Technical elements, and it progresses from icon-based block coding for non-readers to word-based block coding and finally to text-based coding.

Schools can choose to dive fully into the comprehensive technology-enhanced STEAM solutions with LEGO® Education SPIKE Essential for primary school and LEGO® Education SPIKE Prime for secondary school. Or start with LEGO® Education BricQ Motion Essential and LEGO® Education BricQ Motion Prime for primary and secondary school. BricQ Motion is a hands-on analog solution that explores the physical science of sports. When used together, these four solutions unlock even more learning opportunities.

What does a LEGO® Learning System solution include?

Each LEGO Learning System solution includes a progression of standards-aligned learning units, LEGO bricks, intuitive hardware, and digital tools designed to build students' 21st century skills. This easy-to-integrate system of products can be adopted in full or introduced over time as it scales seamlessly from entirely hands-on analog solutions to digitally-enhanced solutions. The professional development components allow teachers to learn, practice, and master the competencies they need to empower their students to succeed.

How many products comprise the LEGO Learning System? What are their roles in the overall system?

The LEGO Learning System offers 4 solutions for primary and secondary education.

SPIKE Essential gets primary school students excited about STEAM learning by engaging them in playful, narrative-based problem-solving as they investigate simple solutions to increasingly complex challenges. This solution combines stackable LEGO bricks, simple hardware, and an easy coding language based on Scratch to keep students exploring as they develop into independent STEAM thinkers.

SPIKE Prime engages secondary school students in critical thinking, data analysis, and prototype development as they refine creative hands-on solutions to real-world problems. This solution combines robust LEGO Technic elements, versatile and accurate hardware, and a Sensitivity: Internal familiar coding language based on Scratch and Python to enable students to explore complex engineering and technology concepts within a real-world context.

BricQ Motion Essential and BricQ Motion Prime allow primary and secondary school students to discover forces, motion, and interactions in a sports-related context. They'll set bricks in motion as they explore physical science hands-on and without technology.

Which products should I start with?

One option is to dive right into using our comprehensive technology-enhanced STEAM solutions with SPIKE Essential for primary school and SPIKE Prime for secondary school. Both of these core LEGO Learning System solutions meet students at their level, building their skills as they progress in their learning journey.

Alternatively, you could start with BricQ Motion Essential and BricQ Motion Prime for primary and secondary school. BricQ Motion is a hands-on analog solution that explores the physical science of sports without the use of technology.

How do I start using this material with my students?

The "getting-started" material, grade-band structured units, and 45-minute standards-aligned lesson plans make it easy for teachers to start implementing these solutions in their classrooms, driving concrete learning outcomes right out of the gate. For more guidance, please visit LEGOeducation.com/start. Select the solution you'll be using, and follow the onboarding guide for your set/unit grade band.

Curriculum

What is a LEGO Learning System curriculum unit?

A LEGO Learning System curriculum unit is a progression of lessons, which includes lesson plans and teaching resources. Each unit starts with an introductory lesson that's followed by guided activities and an open project. Each curriculum unit includes 6-8, 45-minute lessons (the open project is 2 x 45 min). Additionally, each lesson includes 30+ minutes of language arts or math extensions. Therefore, each curriculum unit contains a total of 6-10 hours of educational content.

How much learning content does the LEGO® Learning System offer?

  • LEGO Education SPIKE Essential offers 6 curriculum units in total; 2 for lower primary (grades 1 & 2) and 3 for upper primary (grades 3-5). The sixth unit is designed specifically for the FIRST® LEGO League Explore competition.
  • SPIKE Prime offers 5 curriculum units for secondary school students, all mapped to grade 6-8 curriculum standards.
  • BricQ Motion Essential offers 2 curriculum units; one for lower primary and one for upper primary.
  • BricQ Motion Prime offers one curriculum unit for secondary school students.

Which educational standards are covered?

All of the LEGO Learning System learning units are linked to national standards for primary and secondary school. Each unit includes a learning promise that's supported by a progression of playful learning experiences designed to develop students' STEAM knowledge, academic practices, and 21st century skills.

Where can I find lesson plans and teaching resources?

Please visit LEGOeducation.com/lessons to find all of LEGO Education's online lesson plans and teaching resources. You can search by product, grade, subject, or keyword to find an engaging lesson that fits your needs.

What type of assessment tools are included?

Each lesson includes an observational checklist for teachers, and tools to support self-assessment and peer (student-to-student) feedback.

Hybrid Learning

Does the LEGO Learning System offer hybrid learning opportunities?

Yes! The LEGO Learning System offers hybrid extensions to provide the flexibility to extend the learning experience to remote environments, and to help students continue their learning outside of class. Used in combination with the classroom sets, the Personal Learning Kits are designed to support hybrid learning by reinforcing students' learning outcomes at home.

  • LEGO® Education BricQ Motion Essential Personal Learning Kit (LEG45401K)
  • LEGO® Education BricQ Motion Prime Personal Learning Kit (LEG45400K)

Professional Development

Professional DevelopmentIs professional development available?

Yes. The LEGO Learning System is fully supported by a comprehensive professional development program. LEGO's progressive, competency-based professional development program supports teachers in learning, practicing, and mastering the competencies necessary to deliver effective hands-on STEAM learning experiences. Please visit LEGOeducation.com/PD for more details

Ignite Primary School Students' Passion for STEAM Learning

Keep Students Engaged

Students become increasingly sophisticated in their ability to apply conceptual knowledge and practices to solving real-world problems, hands-on through building, prototyping, and storytelling activities.

Hybrid Learning Opportunities

Both products offer hybrid extensions which provide the flexibility to continue student's learning in remote environments outside of class.

Cross-curricular Solution

Take 1 resource and teach multiple subjects from science, technology, engineering, Art and Maths - it is also very easy to implement with FREE access to curriculum-aligned lesson plans and online resources.

Interconnected Solutions

Easy-to-adopt solution which works with / without technology.

Professional Development

Confident teachers develop confident students. FREE access to LEGO professional development resources and register to attend our in-person training and hands on workshops facilitated by our LEGO certified academy trainer.

STEAM solutions that work seamlessly together with or without technology

STEAM solutions that work seamlessly together with or without technology

The easy-to-adopt LEGO® Learning System offers an interconnected solution that works with or without technology through the SPIKE Essential and BricQ Essential.

The LEGO® Education SPIKE™ Portfolio encourages broad STEAM learning and application of computational thinking with a focus on coding, technology, and digital integration whereas LEGO® Education BricQ Motion Essential provides a foundational understanding of physical science concepts and an analog introduction to computational thinking.

Both products supplement each other, and together, they unlock unlimited learning opportunities. Schools are encouraged to use both models to maximise the expected learning outcomes from the curriculum-aligned lesson units.

Deliver Strong Learning Outcomes

Deliver Strong Learning Outcomes
  • Develop computational thinking skills, including creating and modifying sequences, testing, debugging, and using loops
  • Explore the engineering design process, including defining a problem, brainstorming solutions, and testing and refining prototypes
  • Investigate the scientific concepts of energy, energy transfer, and collision
  • Strengthen oral communication skills as they collaboratively discuss their experiences
  • Develop social-emotional language by helping a main story character solve a problem

Introducing the LEGO® Education SPIKE Essential

Introducing the LEGO Education SPIKE Essential

LEGO® Education SPIKE™ Essential is part of the LEGO® Learning System. It's an exciting hands-on solution that uses playful learning experiences to engage primary school students in cross-curricular learning, putting them on the path to becoming resilient, independent thinkers.

This playful, narrative-based learning experience encourages students to investigate STEAM concepts while contributing to literacy, math, and social-emotional skills development. It uses Minifigures, with different characteristics and personalities, to make problem-solving relatable to all students through curriculum-aligned learning units. Icon- and word-based block coding with simple hardware help students bring their creations to life. A variety of age-appropriate tools helps students develop into independent STEAM thinkers as their learning progresses from grade to grade.

Get Started with SPIKE™ Essential in your classroom

LEGO® Education BricQ Motion Essential

LEGO Education BricQ Motion Essential

LEGO® Education BricQ Motion Essential engages students primary school students in cross-curricular learning as they experiment hands-on with forces, motion, and interactions in the context of sports.

Using special elements like gears, levers, axels, and pulleys, students actively engage in learning physical science as they build cool creations. Part of the LEGO Learning System, BricQ Motion provides easy, hands-on learning experiences that spark cool "aha" moments as students set bricks in motion. Classroom sets as well as personal learning kits make it flexible to use in classrooms and remote environments without the need for technology. BricQ Motion is accompanied by a comprehensive professional development program.

Get Started with BricQ Motion Essential in your classroom

Additional FREE Resources

Lesson Plans

Develop students critical thinking skills through a variety of cross-curricula challenges combining the SPIKE Essential and BricQ Essential. Aligned with the Australian Curriculum, the 45 minute lesson plans are designed for primary school classrooms, to engage students critical thinking skills and solve complex levels.

Professional Development

Develop teacher confidence and competence to deliver effective STEAM learning at every level through a progressive, competency-based professional development program. Find a range of self-guided learning material or register for hands-on product training courses

Full Day Training Courses

Hosted by our certified LEGO® Education trainer

Full Day Training Courses

Videos

Explore LEGO Education SPIKE Essential for Primary School
Explore LEGO Education SPIKE Essential for Primary School
Explore LEGO Education SPIKE Essential for Primary School
Introducing LEGO Education SPIKE Essential
Introducing LEGO Education SPIKE Essential
Learn with LEGO Education SPIKE Essential Unit 2 - Lesson 2
Learn with LEGO Education SPIKE Essential Unit 2 - Lesson 2
Learn with LEGO Education SPIKE Essential Unit 1 - Lesson 4
Learn with LEGO Education SPIKE Essential Unit 1 - Lesson 4
Learn with LEGO Education SPIKE Essential Unit 4 - Lesson 6
Learn with LEGO Education SPIKE Essential Unit 4 - Lesson 6
Introducing LEGO<sup>®</sup> Education BricQ Motion
Introducing LEGO® Education BricQ Motion

FAQ's

General Q & A

What is LEGO® Education SPIKE™ Essential?

LEGO® Education SPIKE™ Essential is part of the LEGO® Learning System. It's an exciting hands-on solution that uses playful learning experiences to engage primary school students in STEAM learning, putting them on the path to becoming resilient, independent thinkers.

This playful, narrative-based learning experience encourages students to investigate STEAM concepts while contributing to literacy, math, and social-emotional skills development. It uses Minifigures, with different characteristics and personalities, to make problem-solving relatable to all students through standards-aligned learning units. Icon- and word-based block coding with simple hardware-including an intelligent two-port Hub, motors, a Light Matrix, and a Color Sensor-help students bring their creations to life. A variety of age-appropriate tools helps students develop into independent STEAM thinkers as their learning progresses from grade to grade. SPIKE Essential is accompanied by a comprehensive professional development program.

What is the target age group?

SPIKE Essential is designed for lower and upper primary school students ages 6+.

What is the recommended number of students per set?

As with all of the LEGO Learning System solutions, we recommend one set for every two students in a classroom setting.

What is included in the SPIKE Essential Set?

The SPIKE Essential Set contains 449 elements, including intelligent hardware and a colorful selection of familiar, stackable, and age-appropriate LEGO bricks. The hardware includes a 2-Port Hub, 2 Small Motors, a Light Matrix, and a Color Sensor, which students can combine with iconand word-based block coding in the LEGO® Education SPIKE™ App to bring their creations to life!

The set comes with 4 Minifigures, each with a distinct personality, who act as storytellers to make problem-solving relatable to all students. The set also includes replacement elements and a durable storage box with color-coded sorting trays to simplify the building process and classroom management.

Is SPIKE Essential meant to replace WeDo 2.0?

SPIKE Essential is part of the new LEGO Learning System. It targets a broader age group than WeDo 2.0, and it's the foundation of the LEGO Education portfolio for primary schools.

Curriculum

How do I start using SPIKE Essential with my students?

Please visit LEGOeducation.com/start and follow the SPIKE Essential onboarding guide for your unit grade band.

How much learning content does the LEGO® Learning System offer?

SPIKE Essential offers 5 curriculum units for primary school students in grades 1-5. Each curriculum unit includes lesson plans and teaching resources for 7-8, 45-minute lessons (including an open project is 2 x 45 min). Additionally, each lesson includes 30+ minutes of language arts or math extensions. Therefore, each curriculum unit contains a total of 6-10 hours of educational content.

Which educational standards are covered?

Every lesson is designed to help students develop a full range of STEAM skills. SPIKE Essential mainly covers curriculum standards within science, engineering, and computer science, with extension activities that contribute to literacy and math. For detailed market-specific educational standards, please see the individual activities on LEGOeducation.com/lessons

Where can I find SPIKE Essential lesson plans and teaching resources?

You'll find SPIKE Essential lesson plans on LEGOeducation.com/lessons along with online lesson plans and teaching resources for all LEGO Education products. You can search by product, grade, subject, or keyword to find an engaging lesson that fits your needs.

What type of assessment tools are included with SPIKE Essential?

Each SPIKE Essential lesson offers an observational checklist for teachers, and tools to support student self-assessment and peer (student-to-student) feedback.

Hybrid Learning

Does SPIKE Essential offer hybrid learning opportunities?

Yes! SPIKE Essential offers hybrid extensions that provide the flexibility to extend the SPIKE Essential experience to remote environments and to help students to continue their learning outside of class. Used in combination with the classroom sets, the Personal Learning Kits are designed to support hybrid learning by reinforcing students' learning outcomes at home.

We offer two versions of the Personal Learning Kit.

  • LEGO® Education BricQ Motion Essential Personal Learning Kit (LEG45401K)
  • LEGO® Education BricQ Motion Prime Personal Learning Kit (LEG45400K)

Do I need to update the Hub's operating system (OS) before getting started?

When a user connects a Hub to their device, the app verifies compatibility with the installed version of the OS. If it's not compatible, the app notifies the user that the OS must be updated before continuing.

The Hub

How do I update the Hub's operating system?

Hub updates differ depending on the device you're using. To update your Hub, simply follow the instructions below or the in-app instructions that will appear when an update is needed.

Note: All updates require a USB connection.

Windows & MAC

  • Open the app. If you don't have the app installed, use the online updater at LEGOeducation.com/HubOS.
  • Connect the Hub to your computer using the USB cable supplied with your LEGO® Education SPIKE™ Essential Set.

Note: If you connect the Hub to your computer via Bluetooth, you'll be prompted to reconnect it using the USB cable in order to complete the update.

IOS & Android

It's not currently possible to update your Hub using an iPad. To update your Hub:

  • Find a compatible Windows, macOS, or Chromebook device.
  • Connect the Hub your device using the USB cable supplied with the SPIKE Essential Set.
  • Install (if necessary) and open the Chrome browser on the device and run the online updater at LEGOeducation.com/HubOS.

Chrome

  • Connect the Hub to your Chromebook using the USB cable supplied with the SPIKE Essential Set.
  • Open the Chrome browser and run the online updater at LEGOeducation.com/HubOS.

How do I update the Hub's operating system?

No. All Hub updates require a USB connection.

How do I rename the Hub?

When connecting to a Hub that hasn't been renamed, the LEGO® Education SPIKE™ App will automatically ask you to rename it. Giving each Hub a unique name will help you differentiate between multiple Hubs in close proximity (e.g., when using Bluetooth).

What type of batteries can I use in the Hub?

You can only use the Rechargeable Battery that comes in the LEGO Education SPIKE Essential Set. It's charged using the micro USB cable that's included in the set. The battery is also available to buy separately.

What type of USB power chargers do you recommend for charging the Hub?

We recommend using a high-quality power charger from a reputable brand because these are often DVP- (dedicated charging port) or CDP- (charging downstream port) type chargers.

What is the charging time for the Hub battery?

The Hub uses standard USB 500mA charging current. The charging time (from empty to full) is approximately 3 hours.

How can I preserve my Hub's battery life?

If the Hub isn't going to be used for an extended period, we suggest fully charging the battery before storing it. Storing the Hub with a completely drained battery is not recommended. You can also extend the battery life by removing the battery from your Hub before storing it.

What do the Hub's color-coded error messages mean?

If you're having issues starting or connecting your Hub, you might see the Light display a color-coded error message. Here's an overview of the error messages and how to fix them.

The Light is flashing orange: The Hub's battery is running low. Connect the Hub to your device via the USB cable to begin charging the battery.
The Light is flashing red: There's an extended load on the Hub. Turn off the Hub and let it cool down for 15 minutes.
The Light is blue: The Hub is connected to your device using BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy).
The Light is white: The Hub is connected to your device using a USB cable.
The Light is flashing white: The Hub is waiting to be connected.
The Light is flashing violet/green/blue: The Hub OS has been updated, and it's restarting.

Can I use any micro USB cable to connect the Hub to my device?

No. You must use a USB 2.0 cable with a male-to-micro B connector and an AWG 24 wire gauge. We strongly advise that you only use the micro USB cable that was supplied as part of the SPIKE Essential Set. This cable can also be purchased separately (45611 - LEGO Technic Micro USB Connector Cable).

Does the SPIKE Essential Hub support both Download and Streaming Modes like the LEGO® Education SPIKE™ Prime Hub?

No. The SPIKE Essential Hub only supports Streaming Mode.

The App

What is the LEGO Education SPIKE App?

The SPIKE App is a student-facing app that can be used with both SPIKE Essential and SPIKE Prime to follow and complete lessons. The app includes "getting started" material, lessons, building instructions, and a series of coding experiences that progress from icon- and word-block coding based on Scratch to text-based coding based on Python.

Which coding language is the LEGO® Education SPIKE™ App built on?

The SPIKE App uses an intuitive drag-and-drop coding language that's based on Scratch. Some of the blocks are identical to the ones that are used in Scratch 3.0, while others have been specially developed to interact with the LEGO® Education SPIKE™ hardware.

Which coding grammar can be used in the app?

The app includes icon blocks, word blocks, and Python programming.

Which operating systems are compatible with SPIKE Essential?

The SPIKE App is available for Win10, Chrome OS, iOS, Android, and macOS.

Why isn't SPIKE Essential available for Windows 7?

Microsoft implemented Windows 7 "end of life" in January 2020. This means that it has discontinued all support, including paid support; and all updates, including security updates. Therefore, LEGO Education has decided to focus on Windows 10.

Can both SPIKE Essential and SPIKE Prime be used with the same app?

Yes. The SPIKE App can be used with both SPIKE Essential and SPIKE Prime.

Can you connect more than one Hub to the same device at the same time?

No. You can only connect one Hub at a time.

Can SPIKE Essential be programmed with Python?

No. SPIKE Essential doesn't support Python programming. However, SPIKE Prime can be programmed using the Python editor in the SPIKE App.

Can SPIKE™ Prime be programmed with icon blocks?

The app includes icon blocks, word blocks, and Python programming.

Compatibility

Is SPIKE Essential compatible with SPIKE Prime?

Yes. You can use all of the motors and sensors with both the SPIKE Essential and SPIKE Prime Hubs. There are both icon blocks and word blocks for all of the hardware elements.

Is SPIKE Essential compatible with WeDo 2.0 or EV3?

Even though the SPIKE Essential and WeDo 2.0 hardware share the same plug system and therefore fit together, you can't combine this hardware and use the SPIKE App or WeDo 2.0 App to code it.

The SPIKE Essential hardware doesn't offer backward compatibility with LEGO® MINDSTORMS® Education EV3 because the plug system is different. LEGO MINDSTORMS Education EV3 is based on an RJ12 plug system, whereas SPIKE Essential uses the LPF2 plug system, which is a proprietary LEGO plug system. There's also no backward compatibility on the programming side.

Professional Development

Is professional development available?

Yes. SPIKE Essential is supported by a comprehensive professional development program comparable to the one that's available for SPIKE Prime. The program includes:

  • Online self-guided training
  • Product training videos to learn how to get started using the product
  • Competency-based modules
  • Facilitated training
  • Full-day training

FIRST® LEGO® LEAGUE

Can LEGO Education SPIKE™ Essential be used in FIRST LEGO League?

Yes. Both WeDo 2.0 and SPIKE Essential can be used in FIRST LEGO League. The FIRST LEGO League Explore experience is optimized for SPIKE Essential and supported by the brand new Explore unit.

SPIKE Essential vs. other LEGO Education Solutions

What are the differences between SPIKE Essential and WeDo 2.0?

WeDo 2.0 targets grades 2-4, whereas SPIKE Essential more broadly targets curriculum standards for grades 1-5. WeDo 2.0 focuses on the science curriculum (physical and life science, and engineering), while SPIKE Essential has a true cross-curricular STEAM approach with purposeful integration of literacy, math, and social-emotional learning. The physical boxes differ in that SPIKE Essential includes more elements and intelligent hardware components along with the Rechargeable Battery, which doesn't need to be purchased separately like it has for WeDo 2.0.

What are the differences between SPIKE Essential and LEGO® Education BricQ Motion Essential?

These solutions have different learning focuses. LEGO® Education BricQ Motion Essential is designed as a hands-on introduction to the LEGO Learning System with a focus on physical science and experimenting with forces, motion, and interactions. It's an analog solution that doesn't require any technology.

SPIKE Essential is a comprehensive, digitally-enhanced STEAM learning solution, which offers a broad range of units covering STEAM subjects, including engineering, science, and computer science.

BricQ Motion Essential gives students a strong foundational understanding of physical science concepts (i.e., forces, motion, and interactions) while setting the stage for computational thinking (e.g., cause and effect, data analysis and synthesis).

Combining SPIKE Essential and BricQ Motion Essential makes it possible to cover more comprehensive STEAM standards. Used together, these solutions unlock even more learning opportunities by supplementing each other's learning outcomes.

What are the differences between SPIKE Essential and SPIKE Prime?

SPIKE Prime is the go-to solution for secondary education as it engages students in critical thinking, data analysis, and prototype development as they refine creative hands-on solutions to real-world problems. It allows them to explore topics like data science while setting the foundation for future study of machine learning and artificial intelligence.

SPIKE Essential is designed to get primary school students excited about STEAM learning at a young age with playful and relatable problem-solving challenges that help them become resilient, independent thinkers.

Both SPIKE Essential and SPIKE Prime are designed as integrated solutions within the LEGO Learning System. They follow the same consistent scaffolded structure and design that makes the system easy for students to enter yet hard to fully master. Therefore, using SPIKE Essential in students' younger years and progressing to SPIKE Prime will drive familiarity for quicker and deeper learning.

The experience of both products is anchored in the same student-facing app, which makes it easy for students to jump right in and unlock their full potential for deeper learning.

Is SPIKE Essential similar to the retired LEGO Education product "StoryStarter"?

StoryStarter was a hands-on tool that inspired students to collaborate while creating and communicating stories using LEGO bricks. StoryStarter focused on building the story, reflecting, sharing, and documenting. While SPIKE Essential has storytelling elements, it uses them as a catalyst for STEAM learning.

Ignite Primary School Students' Passion for STEAM Learning

Keep Students Engaged

Students become increasingly sophisticated in their ability to apply conceptual knowledge and practices to solving real-world problems, hands-on through building, prototyping, and storytelling activities.

Hybrid Learning Opportunities

Both products offer hybrid extensions which provide the flexibility to continue student's learning in remote environments outside of class.

Cross-curricular Solution

Take 1 resource and teach multiple subjects from science, technology, engineering, Art and Maths - it is also very easy to implement with FREE access to curriculum-aligned lesson plans and online resources.

Interconnected Solutions

Easy-to-adopt solution which works with / without technology.

Professional Development

Confident teachers develop confident students. FREE access to LEGO professional development resources and register to attend our in-person training and hands on workshops facilitated by our LEGO certified academy trainer.

Develop Digital Leaders of Tomorrow

Deliver Strong Learning Outcomes

LEGO Learning System is designed to be flexible using cross-curriculum tools at every level through to high school, that ignite their natural curiosity and sharpen their scientific inquiry, engineering design, and data analysis skills - so they can succeed in their cross-curricular classes today and realize their full potential as digital leaders of tomorrow.

The curriculum-aligned lesson plans integrate easily in the classroom and provide a variety of learning experiences, including guided learning and problem-solving lessons, that relate directly back to students' real-life questions and observations.

LEGO®Education SPIKE™ Prime

Deliver Strong Learning Outcomes

LEGO® Education SPIKE™ Prime is the go-to STEAM learning solution for secondary school students, preparing them to be confident creators in an ever-changing world shaped by technology.

Part of the LEGO® Learning System, SPIKE Prime engages all students in thinking critically, analyzing data, and prototyping creative hands-on solutions for complex problems with real-world relevance. From easy-entry lessons to advanced experiences, students of all learning levels build their confidence and resilience along with the 21st-century skills that are vital to their future success.

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LEGO® Education BricQ Motion Prime

Deliver Strong Learning Outcomes

LEGO® Education BricQ Motion Prime engages high school students in cross-curricular learning as they experiment hands-on with forces, motion, and interactions in the context of sports.

Using special elements like gears, levers, axels, and pulleys, students actively engage in learning physical science as they build cool creations. Part of the LEGO Learning System, BricQ Motion provides easy, hands-on learning experiences that spark cool "aha" moments as students set bricks in motion. Classroom sets as well as personal learning kits make it flexible to use in classrooms and remote environments without the need for technology.

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Lesson Plans

Develop students critical thinking skills through a variety of cross-curricula challenges combining the SPIKE Prime and BricQ Motion Prime. Aligned with the Australian Curriculum, the 45 minute lesson plans are designed for high school classrooms, to engage students critical thinking skills and solve complex levels.

Professional Development

Develop teacher confidence and competence to deliver effective STEAM learning at every level through a progressive, competency-based professional development program. Find a range of self-guided learning material or register for hands-on product training courses

Full Day Training Courses

Hosted by our certified LEGO® Education trainer

Full Day Training Courses

Videos

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RoboCup Junior NSW 2020 SPIKE Prime challenge!
RoboCup Junior NSW 2020 SPIKE Prime challenge!
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Build a Break Dancing Robot with LEGO® Education SPIKE™ Prime
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Stack a Brick with LEGO® Education SPIKE™ Prime
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Build Confidence With LEGO® Education SPIKE™ Prime Webinar
Build a Personal Trainer Robot with LEGO<sup>®</sup> Education SPIKE<sup>™</sup> Prime
Build a Personal Trainer Robot with LEGO® Education SPIKE™ Prime
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Introducing LEGO® Education BricQ Motion
Explore LEGO Education BricQ Motion Prime
Explore LEGO Education BricQ Motion Prime
LEGO<sup>®</sup> Education BricQ Motion Webinar
LEGO® Education BricQ Motion Webinar

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