The LEGO Group and LEGO Education have unveiled four brand-new STEM science kits designed to spark curiosity, creativity and scientific discovery at home for children aged 7 and up. Built around hands-on play and real-world challenges, the new LEGO Education STEM sets aim to help kids explore science independently – while giving parents peace of mind that learning is happening through play.
Developed in collaboration with educators, the new kits are inspired by core STEM passion points including space, animals and nature, bringing complex scientific ideas to life in a way that feels accessible, exciting and fun. The launch reinforces LEGO’s ongoing mission to combine education with imagination.
LEGO Study Reveals a Growing “Curiosity Gap” for Parents
To coincide with the launch, the LEGO Group commissioned a global study highlighting what it calls a growing “curiosity gap” in family learning. While more than half of parents (57%) say their child’s curiosity often surprises them, around 34% admit they sometimes unintentionally stop exploration due to time pressures or uncertainty around science-based questions.
Even more striking, three in four parents (75%) say they don’t feel confident answering science questions at home, underlining the need for tools that allow children to learn independently while still encouraging curiosity.
“These findings show that parents want to support their children’s curiosity about the world around them, but aren’t always equipped to explain science-specific questions,” said Victor Saeijs, President of LEGO Education. “For the first time, children can now explore science at home with LEGO Education STEM sets using our Build, Solve, Invent approach.”
How LEGO Education’s “Build, Solve, Invent” Approach Works
Each LEGO Education STEM kit is built around a clear and engaging Build, Solve, Invent play loop that transforms learning into an adventure:
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Build – Children follow instructions to construct models and challenges, laying the groundwork for scientific exploration.
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Solve – Through testing and problem-solving, they apply their knowledge and adapt their builds to overcome challenges.
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Invent – Kids then take what they’ve learned and create their own solutions, encouraging open-ended experimentation and creative thinking.
This approach reinforces confidence and resilience, showing children that even unexpected outcomes are part of the learning process – a message that aligns perfectly with LEGO’s broader philosophy of learning through play.
Steve Backshall Brings Science Adventure Home
British explorer and naturalist Steve Backshall has partnered with LEGO Education to support the launch, demonstrating how the new kits turn children’s big “Why?” questions into hands-on discovery.
“My understanding of the natural world largely comes from venturing into uncharted territories and hands-on exploration,” Backshall said. “What excites me most about these LEGO Education STEM sets is how they bring that same sense of adventure into the home, allowing children to become active scientists and make their own discoveries.”
To mark the launch, Backshall stars in an inspiring mini film showing the kits in action, which you can watch via LEGO Education.
LEGO Education Science Kits: Prices and Availability
The new LEGO Education STEM science kits are available to purchase now via LEGO Stores and LEGO.com/LEGOEducation, with the following options available:
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LEGO Education Moon Mission Science Kit (45200) – £44.99
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LEGO Education Antarctic Animals Science Kit (45201) – £44.99
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LEGO Education Mars Mission Science Kit (45202) – £89.99
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LEGO Education Arctic Animals Science Kit (45203) – £89.99
With STEM learning becoming increasingly important both in and out of the classroom, these new LEGO Education sets offer a compelling way to nurture curiosity, creativity and confidence at home – all while keeping play at the heart of learning.
