National Lego day ideas: Turn kids chores into a creative challenge

National Lego Day is celebrated every year on January 28th to honor one of the most beloved toys in history. It’s a perfect time to celebrate creativity and imagination with your kids. While Legos are often used for building castles, spaceships, or entire cities, you can also use them to turn everyday tasks into engaging activities. By gamifying chores with Lego-inspired challenges, you’ll not only make these responsibilities fun but also teach problem-solving and teamwork.

Build a Lego chore chart

Start by creating a chore chart entirely out of Legos! Assign each task a specific Lego piece or color. For example:

Red bricks

Cleaning their room

Blue bricks

Taking out the trash

Yellow bricks

Helping set the dinner table

Each time your child completes a task, they add a piece to their Lego “chore tower” or project. By the end of National Lego Day, they can proudly display their finished masterpiece. This visual progress makes chores feel rewarding and builds a sense of accomplishment.

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Turn cleaning into a Lego scavenger hunt

Chores like picking up toys or organizing can feel tedious, but you can add a creative twist. Hide small Lego pieces around the house while your child tidies up. For example:

Place a Lego mini-figure under their bed

Hide bricks in drawers or on shelves they need to clean

Set a timer and challenge your kids to find all the hidden pieces as they complete their chore

Afterward, they can use their collected Legos to build something special as a reward! This is a simple yet effective way to celebrate National Lego Day while keeping your home organized.

Incorporate Lego engineering into household tasks

Who says chores can’t involve a little STEM learning? Use Legos to solve small problems around the house.

Build a Lego “dustpan holder” to make sweeping up more fun

Create a Lego “toothbrush stand” to tidy up the bathroom counter

Ask your kids to brainstorm creative ways Legos can be used to assist with chores. Not only will they have a blast coming up with ideas, but they’ll also learn how to think critically and turn everyday items into solutions.

Host a Lego-themed cleanup race

Turn tidying up into a friendly competition. Divide your kids into teams and assign each one a “Lego mission” tied to a chore.

Example missions:

Collect all the stray Legos on the floor and build a Lego bin together

Race to see who can sort laundry faster, with each folded item earning a Lego piece

Set a timer and award bonus pieces for teamwork or creativity

It will make chores entertaining and also foster collaboration between siblings, as they learn to work together towards a common goal.

Celebrate creativity and responsibility on National Lego Day

National Lego Day is the perfect opportunity to inspire creativity while teaching kids the importance of responsibility. By combining everyday chores with the endless fun and imagination that Legos bring, you can transform even the most ordinary tasks into exciting and memorable adventures. From creating chore charts out of Lego bricks to organizing a scavenger hunt or brainstorming practical solutions with Lego engineering, these activities show kids how responsibility can go hand in hand with fun. This creative approach to chores not only keeps your home tidy but also strengthens family bonds as everyone works together in playful ways.

This National Lego Day, encourage your family to think outside the box and embrace the joy of building and creating — even while tackling household tasks. Celebrate the day by making memories that combine fun, creativity, and a sense of accomplishment, turning ordinary moments into something extraordinary.