LEGO® Education Inspires Hands-On Discovery for Young Builders at Home with New STEM Sets

• LEGO Education launches brand-new STEM sets for kids, expanding beyond the classroom for the first time.
• Research reveals a ‘curiosity gap’ as parents struggle to keep up with children’s science questions.
• To mark the launch, British explorer Steve Backshall demonstrates how the sets turn children’s big ‘Why?’ questions into hands-on discovery. Watch the inspiring mini film here.

BILLUND, DENMARK – 20 January 2026:  Today, the LEGO Group and LEGO Education launch four innovative STEM sets, specifically designed to inspire curiosity, exploration, and scientific discovery at home, for children aged 7 and up.

Developed in collaboration with educators and inspired by real-world challenges, the sets are grounded in core STEM passion points - space, animals, and nature - and bring real-world science to life through hands-on, independent play.

To mark the launch, the LEGO Group commissioned a global study* which highlights a “curiosity gap” experienced by parents. While more than 1 in 2 parents (57%) report their child’s curiosity frequently surprises them, around one in three (34%) admit they sometimes unintentionally halt their child’s exploration due to time pressures or uncertainty about answers. Critically, 3 in 4 parents (75%) feel unprepared to confidently tackle science questions at home, demonstrating a clear demand for engaging, accessible learning tools that children can play with independently.

“This research shows that parents want to support their children’s curiosity about the world around them but aren’t always equipped to explain science-specific questions themselves,” said Victor Saeijs, President of LEGO Education. “Now, for the first time, children can explore science at home with these LEGO Education STEM sets, using the Build, Solve, Invent approach. By building, testing, and inventing their own solutions, children discover that every attempt - even an unexpected one - contributes to learning. The sets are designed to foster curiosity, confidence, and creativity at every step.”

Every LEGO Education set masterfully transforms learning into an adventure through its clear and engaging “Build, Solve, Invent” play loop. First, in the Build phase, children follow instructions to build challenges, setting the stage for scientific discovery and hands-on experimentation. Next, the Solve phase sees them actively testing, tweaking, and applying their knowledge to creatively conquer challenges. Finally, in Invent, their understanding deepens as they apply learned concepts to devise their own solutions for new, open-ended challenges, fostering continuous experimentation and sustained curiosity.

“My understanding of the natural world and science largely comes from venturing into uncharted territories and hands-on exploration,” says Explorer and Naturalist Steve Backshall. “What truly excites me about these new LEGO Education STEM sets is how effectively they translate that same spirit of adventure and discovery directly into the home environment and allow children to become active scientists – experimenting, tackling real science challenges, and making their own discoveries. It truly frames learning as an exciting voyage, where every challenging moment is simply an opportunity for deeper understanding and a new 'aha!' moment.”

To mark the launch, British explorer Steve Backshall demonstrates how the sets turn children’s big ‘Why?’ questions into hands-on discovery. Watch the inspiring mini film here.

The LEGO Education Science Kits are available to purchase from today via select LEGO Stores and LEGO.com/LEGOEducation:

LEGO® Education Moon Mission Science Kit (45200) – priced at 44.99 GBP / 49.99 EUR / 49.99 USD
LEGO® Education Antarctic Animals Science Kit (45201) – priced at 44.99 GBP / 49.99 EUR / 49.99 USD
LEGO® Education Mars Mission Science Kit (45202) – priced at 89.99 GBP / 99.99 EUR / 99.99 USD
LEGO® Education Arctic Animals Science Kit (45203) – priced at 89.99 GBP / 99.99 EUR / 99.99 USD