LEGO Games treasure levels maths mission

Quick answer

You can use LEGO Games treasure levels to practice addition by collecting and counting different items, solving challenges, and adding up your treasures to find totals.

Learning outcome

By the end of this page, you will be able to add up different numbers of LEGO items you collect in a treasure level mission, and use your addition skills to solve fun challenges.

• I can add two small numbers together.
• I can add three small numbers together.
• I can use what I know about addition to solve treasure challenges.
• I can count and group LEGO pieces to help me add.

Why this matters

Learning to add numbers is useful in many ways. When you play LEGO Games treasure levels, you collect different items like bricks, plates, and minifigures. You need to add them up to see how many you have. This helps you understand how many more you need or how many you can share with a friend. Addition is used when you count your pocket money, add up points in a game, or even when you're helping cook by adding ingredients. The skills you learn now help you with bigger maths later.

How it works

Adding numbers is like putting things together. You can:

1. Count each LEGO item one by one.
2. Group items into sets and count each group.
3. Add the numbers together, like 3 + 2 = 5.
4. Use your fingers or LEGO bricks to help you count.

Examples you can see

Imagine you are on a LEGO Games treasure mission and you find these items:

• 5 red bricks
• 3 blue plates
• 2 yellow minifigures

How many items did you collect in total?

First, you add the red bricks and blue plates: 5 + 3 = 8

Then, you add the yellow minifigures: 8 + 2 = 10

You collected 10 items in total!

Here is a table showing how to add different numbers of LEGO items:

Try it as a mini adventure

Imagine you are on a treasure hunt in a LEGO Games world. You have a mission to collect LEGO pieces and add them up. Here's your adventure:

• First, you find 4 red bricks.
• Then, you find 5 blue plates.
• Next, you find 3 yellow minifigures.
• Finally, you find 2 green bricks.

How many LEGO pieces do you have altogether?

Let’s add them step by step:

1. 4 red bricks + 5 blue plates = 9 pieces
2. 9 pieces + 3 yellow minifigures = 12 pieces
3. 12 pieces + 2 green bricks = 14 pieces

You collected 14 LEGO pieces in total!

Common mistakes

• Mistake: Forgetting to count all the items or missing one group when adding.
• Why it happens: When you are excited about the treasure, you might rush and forget to count carefully.
• Fix: Count each group one by one and write the numbers down to keep track.
• Mistake: Adding numbers in the wrong order, like 3 + 5 = 8, but writing it as 5 + 3 = 8.
• Why it happens: Sometimes it’s easy to get confused when writing numbers down.
• Fix: Always double-check your addition and make sure you are adding the right numbers.
• Mistake: Adding the same item twice by mistake.
• Why it happens: When you are looking for treasure, you might get distracted and count one piece twice.
• Fix: Touch each item once as you count to make sure you don’t miss or double-count.

Parent and carer guide

As a parent or carer, you can help your child practice addition by:

• Playing LEGO Games treasure levels together and asking them to count items.
• Using real LEGO bricks to build small towers and add them up.
• Creating a simple treasure hunt at home where your child collects items and adds them.
• Practising with small numbers (like 1 to 10) to build confidence.
• Encouraging your child to explain how they added the numbers, so they understand the process.
• Not worrying if they make a mistake — it's part of learning!

Practice questions

1. You find 3 red bricks and 4 blue bricks. How many bricks do you have in total?
2. You collect 5 green plates and 2 yellow plates. How many plates are there?
3. You find 1 red minifigure and 6 blue minifigures. How many minifigures do you have?
4. You collect 7 white bricks and 3 black bricks. How many bricks do you have?
5. You find 2 yellow bricks, 3 blue plates, and 1 red plate. How many items do you have?

Answers:

1. 3 + 4 = 7
2. 5 + 2 = 7
3. 1 + 6 = 7
4. 7 + 3 = 10
5. 2 + 3 + 1 = 6

FAQ

How can I make addition fun with LEGO Games?

You can make addition fun by playing treasure missions where you collect different LEGO items and add them up. You can also use a LEGO game board and add up your points or pieces as you go.

What if I find a lot of items to add?

It helps to group items together and add them in smaller parts. For example, if you have 5 red bricks and 7 blue bricks, add them in groups of 5 and 7 to make it easier.

Can I use LEGO pieces to help me add numbers?

Yes! You can use LEGO bricks or plates to help you count and add. For example, if you have 4 bricks and 3 plates, you can count them all together to see the total.

How does addition help in real life?

Addition helps you count things like your toys, money, or ingredients when you cook. It helps you know how much you have or how much more you need.

What if I make a mistake when adding?

Mistakes are part of learning! When you make a mistake, try again and check your work. You can also use LEGO pieces to help you count again and see where you went wrong.