When I first heard about LEGO’s newest educational kit, the LEGO Education Computer Science & AI at CES 2026, I was skeptical. Over the years, I’ve watched how too much screen time, and more recently, AI chatbots, can affect kids’ mental health.
But I also know that today’s children will grow up to work with computers and AI. To do so, they’ll need a magician’s bag of skills: in-depth understanding of computer science, AI literacy, critical thinking, and the ability to work in a team. Meanwhile, in a study commissioned by LEGO, the company found that teachers worldwide feel they lack the resources to teach computer science in an engaging way.
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That’s where this kit comes in. LEGO’s new STEM curriculum brings computer science and AI lessons into classrooms in a way that’s hands-on, engaging, and—most importantly—safe.
Hands-On Learning With LEGO’s New Educational Kit
What sets these kits apart is their emphasis on building and teamwork. Students work in small groups to experiment with LEGO bricks, sensors, and included hardware. Through hands-on activities, they explore coding, logic, and AI concepts.
The lessons are designed for specific age groups: K–2, 3–5, and 6–8. That way, younger kids can grasp the basics without screens, and older students can use the physical models with the LEGO Education Coding Canvas, which shows their creations in action. This hands-on approach supports teamwork, problem-solving, and experimentation—exactly what solo computer science lessons often lack.
Computer Science first, AI Second
So it isn’t a curriculum based on flashy graphics or chatbots. Instead, it teaches kids the fundamentals first. Sequencing, loops, conditional logic, and sensor-based programming form the backbone of the lessons. AI is introduced as a practical extension. Students learn how AI can enhance their projects, not replace critical thinking.
By seeing the mechanics behind the technology, kids gain a grounded understanding of how AI actually works—and why it’s important to question it.
Introducing AI Safely in Classrooms With LEGO Education
Now, if you’re a parent, it’s time to address your concern: privacy and safety. They are core to the kit. All AI experiments happen locally—no data leaves the classroom, and there’s no cloud or internet involvement. Students can train simple machine learning models and watch the results without risk. In these lessons, AI is a tool, not a magic box, and lessons never anthropomorphize it. This keeps students’ understanding realistic and responsible.
LEGO Education Computer Science & AI: Teacher-Ready Lessons
The kits support teachers every step of the way. Each kit comes with 30 inquiry-based lessons, organized by grade, and designed to be ready-to-use, even for educators who aren’t computer science experts. Younger students can focus on hands-on brick projects, while older ones engage in a mix of screen-based and physical exercises.
The kits’ flexibility allows teachers to integrate them into existing programs or run them as a standalone curriculum. This makes it feasible for a wide range of classrooms.
Who is this actually for?
The kits are for K–8 classrooms, teachers who want to create engaging yet practical computer science lessons, and schools looking for a safe, hands-on introduction to AI. Parents might also be interested if they want their children to explore coding and AI in a structured, creative way without screens.
LEGO’s new Computer Science & AI kit isn’t flashy, and it doesn’t blindly incorporate AI. But it provides a safe, creative way for kids to build foundational computer science skills. The kits can be preordered now, and shipping will start in April 2026. They start at $339.95 each, for a cost of $84.98 per student.