Product Description:

The LEGO® Education SPIKE™ Essential Set is an engaging, story-driven STEAM learning tool designed for children aged 6 to 10. Built on the LEGO Learning System, this set combines hands-on building with icon- and word-based coding to teach essential concepts in science, technology, engineering, arts, and math. Featuring relatable minifigures and age-appropriate hardware, it transforms classrooms and homes into dynamic learning environments that nurture creativity, problem-solving, and collaborative thinking. Ideal for Indian primary schools, the SPIKE Essential Set aligns perfectly with NEP 2020’s vision of integrating skill-based and experiential learning from an early age.

What’s Included:

The SPIKE Essential Set includes 449 LEGO® elements, featuring 4 diverse minifigures, simple and intuitive hardware components, and a Smart Hub, all organized in a robust storage box with color-coded sorting trays.

Key Features:

• Delivers a hands-on STEAM experience through storytelling, making learning relatable and fun.
• Students build models and code them to life using the LEGO SPIKE App, which is based on Scratch and supports both visual and text-based coding.
• Includes 4 relatable minifigures that act as story characters to spark curiosity and emotional connection during learning.
• Features simple hardware such as 2 Small Motors, a Light Matrix, and a Colour Sensor connected to a Smart Hub powered by a rechargeable battery.
• Equipped with a robust storage box and color-coded trays for efficient classroom organization.
• Provides 5 curriculum-aligned units, each containing 8 x 45-minute STEAM lessons designed for gradual and supportive skill progression.
• Encourages teamwork, creative exploration, and development of fundamental STEAM skills.

Educational Benefits:

This set enhances a wide range of foundational skills, including computational thinking, scientific inquiry, engineering design, and oral communication. It enables learners to break down problems, sequence actions, debug, and iterate their ideas effectively. Supporting cross-subject learning, it helps children apply STEAM principles in language, literacy, and mathematics. Particularly suitable for Indian schools that follow activity-based and competency-focused education frameworks outlined in NEP 2020.

Technical Details:

• Includes 4 relatable minifigures for storytelling and social-emotional engagement.
• Comes with 2 Small Motors, 1 Colour Sensor, and 1 3×3 Light Matrix.
• Powered by an intelligent 2-port Smart Hub featuring Bluetooth, gyro sensor, and rechargeable battery.
• Contains a total of 449 LEGO elements, including building bricks and replacement parts.
• Packaged in a sturdy storage box with color-coded trays for easy setup and cleanup.
• Supported by the SPIKE App using icon- and word-based coding compatible with Scratch.
• Includes 5 curriculum-aligned units, each with 8 STEAM lessons lasting 45 minutes.

Learning Support:

Educators and parents receive access to a comprehensive digital resource hub that offers detailed lesson plans, literacy and math extensions, printable worksheets, and classroom assessment tools. Additionally, teachers benefit from professional development programs aimed at building confidence and skills to deliver effective STEAM education, even without prior coding or robotics experience.