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LEGO Minifigures can represent Native American tribal leaders, early explorers, Civil War generals and more. After studying the concept of storyboarding, have students create their own storyboard concepts for a LEGO movie sequel. Assign each student the reading of a scientist’s or inventor’s biography and then use the LEGO bricks, Minifigures and software for a multidimensional nonfiction book report.lego shop france paris Bottom line: The well-loved LEGO tools in the StoryStarter kit will engage even the most reluctant readers and writers. buy lego party favorsThe combination of traditional tactile building and story creation on the computer will make writing as enjoyable as free play or screen time. Try it: Demo Version of the StoryVisualizer Software Find it: LEGO Education Special Offer: Click here to complete the request form and if you are one of the first 1,000 respondents, LEGO Education will send you a FREE StoryStarter sample kit and activity booklet to try firsthand!

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