Drawing with Dots

How many dots will you need to draw a square or a smiley face?

Today, you’re an artist! Think about the shape you want to draw and the bricks you need to use.

Goals

To mentally visualise a drawing.
To plan actions for a creative activity.

The adult prepares

1 baseplate
all the bricks in the box

The children play

The child draws using only the dots of the bricks.

The child draws shapes using only the dots on LEGO Braille Bricks:

– a rectangle
– a triangle
– simple emojis

Facilitation tips

Children may encounter difficulties positioning the dots as they wish. Encourage the children to proceed by trial and error.
Prepare a drawing on one baseplate for the children to copy onto another baseplate, to help them understand the process.
The children can share their drawings with each other and discuss techniques and ideas.