lego® Education SPIKE ™ Essential sparks the enthusiasm of elementary school students for hands-on STEAM learning. Fun and narrative, this learning experience is part of the lego learning system and encourages students to explore STEAM concepts while participating in French language learning, math and their socio-emotional development. This 449-piece set comes with 4 minifigures with their own personalities each playing the role of a narrator who invites students to think about solving a problem. Icon and word-based block coding using simple hardware (a Smart Hub with 2 ports, 2 small motors, a light matrix and a color sensor) brings students' creations to life. The set also includes a colorful selection of familiar and age-appropriate lego bricks, replacement items, and a durable storage.