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Stop-motion is one of the best ways to turn screen time into creative time. This Klutz guide makes it approachable, with short movie projects that build skills one step at a time, from framing a shot to adding sound effects.
It blends storytelling, art and technology, and kids end up with something they made and can share.
Two things to weigh: you'll need a phone or tablet, and the kit includes heads and props rather than complete minifigures, so a LEGO collection helps. For a creative LEGO fan, it's a brilliant gift.
Description
SKU:
9781338137200
Klutz LEGO Make Your Own Movie is an 80-page beginner's guide to stop-motion animation that walks kids through 10 short "Mini Movies" using LEGO minifigures and a phone, tablet or computer.
What's inside
- An 80-page guide with 10 step-by-step Mini Movies
- 6 background settings
- 36 LEGO elements, including 6 minifigure heads, a pizza, a banana and a baseball cap
How it works
Set up a scene on a backdrop, take a photo, move the minifigures a tiny bit, and repeat. Played back quickly with any stop-motion app, the photos become a movie. Later chapters cover lighting, sound effects and camera angles.
What kids learn
- Storytelling: planning a beginning, middle and end
- Technology and media skills: using a camera and app to create, not just consume
- Patience and precision: tiny moves, frame after frame
- Creativity: writing jokes, scenes and sound effects
Good to know before you buy
- You need a device: a phone, tablet or computer with a camera and a stop-motion app.
- Minifigure bodies: the kit includes heads and props; kids will want to use their own LEGO minifigures and bricks.
- Age: 8 and up; small parts.
- Shipping: Scholastic notes this item isn't eligible for its free shipping on book-only orders.
- Value: $24.99.
Who it's for
LEGO fans who love YouTube and movies, budding filmmakers, and kids who want a creative screen-time project.
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Scholastic
For generations, Scholastic has helped children discover new ideas, explore their interests, and develop a love of learning. While the brand is widely recognized for its children's books and popular reading programs, its offerings extend well beyond the bookshelf to include creative activity kits, educational toys, games, plush animals, journals, and gifts that inspire young imaginations.
Scholastic brings together reading and hands-on discovery through products that invite children to make, build, experiment, and play. Klutz kits combine engaging projects with easy-to-follow instructions and the materials children need to get started, including creative crafts and LEGO building challenges. Other playful offerings, such as Adopt-a-Animal plush kits, give children opportunities to enjoy imaginative play and connect with their favorite animals.
With a focus on children's interests and experiences, Scholastic offers families a variety of ways to make learning enjoyable, encourage creativity, and find gifts that are both entertaining and enriching. Whether a child loves getting lost in a story, completing a hands-on project, or adopting a cuddly new companion, Scholastic has something to spark their curiosity.
