Early Years
Evidence-based training and screen-free nursery resources mapped directly to the UK EYFS statutory framework.
Child-centred growth
Grounded in emotional wellbeing, curiosity and self-confidence.
Mapped to UK EYFS
Supporting fine motor skills, communication and PSED goals.
100% screen-free
Give children the opportunity to learn without needing an app.
Supported by research
Informed by landmark studies from The LEGO® Foundation.
The magic of guided play
Children learn best when they feel safe, supported and free to explore. Purely unstructured play gives children space to imagine, while rigid direct instruction can sometimes feel overwhelming for little minds.
Adult-guided play strikes the perfect balance, offering a gentle, supportive framework where children take the lead while adults provide encouraging prompts.
Supporting natural executive function
Just 2 minutes of joyful daily guided play with Six Bricks helps pre-literate children naturally build working memory, spatial confidence and fine motor skills at their own pace.
Closing early learning gaps with compassion
Gentle, adult-facilitated play is the most effective way to close developmental gaps in nursery and reception children, ensuring every child feels capable and ready for school.
Celebrating neurodiverse friendships
Structured, role-based collaborative play empowers neurodivergent and neurotypical children to form authentic peer connections, build trust and celebrate shared achievements.
Further reading: LEGO® Foundation, Play Included
Championing young learners together
Role | Challenge | Our solution |
|---|---|---|
Nursery & EYFS Practitioners | “How do I give 3-to-5-year-olds the best start in motor skills and speech without overwhelming them with formal tasks?” | Six Bricks Daily Routines. 2-minute micro-play sessions that fit naturally into register time or story hour, filling the day with joyful mini-wins. |
SENCOs & Early Years TAs | “How can I support autistic and neurodivergent children so they feel genuinely included and understood by their peers?” | Brick-by-Brick® Facilitation. A strengths-based, neurodiversity-affirming play framework that helps children connect naturally without forcing masking or unnatural social rules. |
Parents & Homeschoolers | “How can I support my child’s growth at home in a way that feels playful, screen-free and bonding?” | The Parent Facilitator Play Kit. Bright DUPLO® bricks paired with simple, step-by-step adult prompt cards that turn 5 minutes of quiet time into meaningful parent-child connection. |
Two gentle methodologies
Kits are only half the journey. Our certified UK trainers offer personal and group sessions that give you the skills and knowledge to deliver your own LEGO®-based activities with confidence.
Play Included Brick-by-Brick® Training
Becoming a Brick-by-Brick® Certified Facilitator gives you the skills and expert support to help young children build vital social, emotional and communication skills through the power of LEGO®-based therapy.
Certified facilitator training options
Designed for SENCOs, therapists, support workers, teachers and teaching assistants
12-month access to ongoing support and high-quality resources
LEGO® Six Bricks CPD Workshops
Fast-paced, practical professional development showing nursery staff and EYFS teachers how to weave 2-minute brain-building micro-activities into daily classroom transitions, register time and floor play.
Live online training to suit your busy schedule
Level 1 and Level 2 courses for advanced facilitation
Includes certification by the UK’s only recognised Six Bricks Facilitator
Frequently asked questions
Do I need prior experience or specialist teaching qualifications to facilitate Six Bricks sessions?
No prior teaching experience is required. Six Bricks training is just as powerful for parents, therapists and care practitioners as it is for teachers in the classroom.
The methodology focuses on short, easy-to-learn 2-minute activities that can be seamlessly built into home or nursery routines.
What is the adult's role during a Brick-by-Brick® building session?
In a Brick-by-Brick® session, the adult acts as a play facilitator rather than an instructor. The adult guides children to assigned roles (Director, Builder, Supplier), models positive communication and supports problem-solving and emotional regulation when difficulties arise.
How does adult-facilitated LEGO play support EYFS developmental milestones?
Adult-led play provides intentional scaffolding. While unstructured play is valuable, adult facilitation using methodologies like Six Bricks helps target specific EYFS developmental areas such as fine motor skills, bilateral coordination, spatial awareness and turn-taking – all through fun, structured challenges.
How can parents and homeschoolers use Six Bricks at home?
Parents can run Six Bricks micro-activities in as little as two minutes a day. Using six colourful LEGO® DUPLO® bricks, parents can lead quick memory games, pattern copying and storytelling prompts during breakfast, transitions, or home-learning sessions to sharpen executive function and focus.
What makes guided play different from unstructured free play?
Free play gives children total freedom to imagine, which is vital. Guided play adds a gentle framework (such as a Six Bricks memory prompt). Studies show guided play achieves up to 3x higher skill retention in spatial reasoning and focus while keeping play fun and child-led.