LEGO Education Kits in Our Homeschool: Are They Worth It for STEM Learning?
If you’ve been researching LEGO Education kits for homeschool STEM, you’ve probably wondered whether they’re actually worth the investment. LEGO Education kits are designed to bring engineering, robotics, and hands-on science into classrooms, but many homeschooling families are discovering they work beautifully for learning at home too.
After nine years of homeschooling, our family decided to try LEGO Education kits as our primary science resource this year. With a fourth grader and an eighth grader, we wanted something hands-on that could introduce real STEM concepts without feeling like a traditional textbook.
Here’s our honest experience using LEGO Education kits for homeschool science, including the SPIKE Prime robotics system and the BricQ Motion engineering kit.
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What Are LEGO Education Kits?
LEGO Education kits are structured STEM learning tools designed primarily for classrooms. They combine traditional LEGO building systems with engineering, physics, robotics, and coding concepts.
Unlike regular LEGO sets, LEGO Education kits come with organized storage trays, structured lesson plans, and guided builds that help students explore scientific concepts through hands-on projects.
Although they were originally designed for schools, many homeschool families are using LEGO Education kits to bring engaging STEM learning into their homeschool day.
You can explore their current offerings here:
https://education.lego.com/en-us/
The LEGO Education Kits We Used This Year
This year our homeschool science included two LEGO Education kits:
• SPIKE Prime
• BricQ Motion
These kits became our primary hands-on STEM activities for both our fourth grader and eighth grader. Through these builds, they explored engineering, motion, robotics, coding, and problem-solving.
One thing to note is that both of these kits are either retired or retiring soon. That means if you’re interested in trying LEGO Education kits, it may be worth watching for discounts or secondhand options.
Even though these particular kits are phasing out, LEGO Education regularly releases updated versions with similar learning goals.
How Much Do LEGO Education Kits Cost?
Let’s talk honestly about the cost, because LEGO Education kits are definitely an investment.
Here’s what we spent:
BricQ Motion set — about $159.95
SPIKE Prime set — about $399.95
With tax, our total came to just over $600.
That may sound like a lot at first, but for our homeschool this covered an entire year of science activities for two kids. When you consider the amount of learning and hands-on exploration included, the cost felt much more reasonable.
Another thing to consider is resale value. LEGO products tend to hold their value well, especially educational sets.
BricQ Motion: Hands-On Physics Learning
The BricQ Motion kit focuses on physics and engineering concepts.
There is no coding involved. Instead, students build mechanical systems that demonstrate ideas like forces, motion, and energy transfer.
Once the build is complete, the model performs a physical action — something spins, launches, or moves.
For our kids, that immediate cause-and-effect was incredibly satisfying.
Why BricQ Motion Worked Well in Our Homeschool
There were several things we really liked about this kit.
Everything needed for the builds is included in the box. The storage trays keep the pieces organized, and the instructions make it easy for kids to work fairly independently.
Most of our builds took about thirty minutes, which worked really well as a weekly homeschool science activity.
One unexpected benefit was collaboration. My fourth grader and eighth grader naturally worked together during the builds. The younger one often handled simpler steps while the older one tackled the more complicated sections.
It created a nice opportunity for teamwork in our homeschool science.
SPIKE Prime: Robotics and Coding
SPIKE Prime moves into robotics and coding.
Students build a model and then program it to complete a task. This introduces concepts like robotics, programming logic, and computational thinking.
The coding is done using a visual block-style interface similar to Scratch.
Our Honest Experience With SPIKE Prime
Our kids enjoyed the building portion quite a bit, but the coding side was more challenging.
They aren’t naturally drawn to robotics or programming, so there was definitely a learning curve.
That said, the coding portion introduced important skills like troubleshooting and problem-solving. When something didn’t work, they had to figure out why and adjust their code.
Even when it was frustrating, it was still valuable learning.
What a Typical LEGO Education Lesson Looked Like
Most of our lessons followed a similar rhythm.
First the kids built the model. Then they tested it and explored the scientific concept behind the design.
Each lesson took around thirty minutes, which felt manageable and consistent for our homeschool schedule.
One thing I appreciated was how independent these activities became over time. Once the kids understood the system, they could work through most of the lessons without much help from me.
For homeschooling parents, that kind of independence can be incredibly helpful.
LEGO Education and Real-World STEM Opportunities
Another interesting aspect of LEGO Education kits is how they connect to larger STEM programs.
Many of these systems tie into FIRST LEGO League robotics competitions, where students design and program robots to complete challenges.
In our area, robotics competitions happen regularly, and it’s always exciting to see kids carrying the same LEGO Education boxes our kids use at home.
It makes the learning feel connected to something bigger.
Who Are LEGO Education Kits Best For?
From our experience, LEGO Education kits work especially well for homeschool families who want to add hands-on STEM learning to their routine.
They can be a great fit if your homeschool:
• enjoys project-based science
• likes building and engineering challenges
• wants to explore robotics or coding
• benefits from collaborative sibling learning
Because LEGO Education kits include structured lessons and organized materials, they can function almost like a complete STEM activity system rather than a traditional science curriculum.
For families who enjoy experiential learning, LEGO Education kits can make science feel exciting and memorable.
Are LEGO Education Kits Worth It for Homeschool STEM?
For our family, the answer is yes — with a few considerations.
We loved the hands-on learning, the quality of the materials, and the structured lessons. The kids worked together naturally, and they gained some independence in their science work.
The biggest consideration is the upfront cost. And depending on your kids’ interests, the coding portions may or may not become their favorite part.
Overall though, LEGO Education kits created meaningful STEM experiences that felt engaging and memorable.
Final Thoughts
If your homeschool values hands-on STEM learning, engineering exploration, and creative problem solving, LEGO Education kits are definitely worth looking into.
There’s something special about watching kids build something, test it, and finally make it work.
And honestly, building with LEGO never really gets old.
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