LEGO Education 45345 SPIKE Essential Set LEGO Education 45345 SPIKE Essential Set LEGO EDUCATION 45345 SPIKE Essential Set LEGO® Education SPIKE™ Essential Set is a fun, hands-on way to learn science for students in grades 1-3 of primary school. Part of the LEGO learning system, this set is based on play and storytelling, encouraging students to explore STEAM concepts while developing their language and math skills and supporting their social and emotional development. The set includes 449 bricks and four minifigures with unique personalities, each with their own unique story and challenges that will captivate students of all ages. The models students build come to life by programming (using blocks with icons and verbal commands) simple hardware—a Smart Hub with two ports, two small motors, a light matrix, and a color sensor. The included LEGO bricks are colorful, age-appropriate, and familiar to all children. The set is complemented by interchangeable parts and a sturdy container with color-sorting trays for easy building and cleanup.         The SPIKE Essential solution, part of the LEGO Learning System, offers five modules containing eight 45-minute lessons each aligned with STEAM learning standards. Each lesson includes comprehensive lesson plans with activities that develop math and language skills. Assessment criteria and training videos for teachers are also provided. To boost teachers' confidence and prepare them to effectively use the LEGO learning system in STEAM classes, we've created a comprehensive professional development program linked to the SPIKE Essential offering.         LEGO Education 45345 SPIKE Essential Set - Image 2 LEGO Education 45345 SPIKE Essential Set - Image 3 Four lovable minifigure characters with different traits and personalities support problem-solving and social-emotional development.         Includes two small motors, a color sensor, a 3x3 color light matrix, and a smart mini Hub with two input/output ports, Bluetooth connectivity, a 6-axis gyroscope, and a lithium-ion battery with a charging port and micro USB connection. The 449-piece set also includes a selection of familiar LEGO® bricks and replacement parts for easy and intuitive model building.         A sturdy brick storage box with color-sorting trays helps keep the classroom organized. The SPIKE™ app teaches coding in an age-appropriate Scratch-based programming environment using icons and verbal commands.         Five modules each contain eight 45-minute lessons aligned with curriculum standards that encourage independent thinking and STEAM learning through fun, storytelling, and problem-solving. Comprehensive teacher resources included with each lesson help build confidence and deliver effective lessons. Key Learning Values Develop computational thinking skills, including creating and modifying sequences, testing, debugging, and using loops. LEGO Education 45345 SPIKE Essential Set - Image 4 LEGO Education 45345 SPIKE Essential Set - Image 5 Explore the engineering design process, including defining a problem, brainstorming solutions, and testing and refining prototypes.         Explore scientific concepts: energy, energy transfer, and collisions.         Strengthen communication skills through collaborative discussions about experiments. Solving problems related to stories.         Mastering vocabulary related to social skills and emotions while helping the characters in the story solve problems.