A Pharrell Williams minifigure waving from space, marking the LEGO Build the Change and YELLOW challenge

Build the Change with YELLOW and Pharrell Williams

Can children’s ideas inspire the playful schools of the future? Singer, songwriter, producer and philanthropist Pharrell Williams thinks so! He is calling for kids to unleash their creativity for a new LEGO® Build the Change challenge in partnership with his non-profit YELLOW.

LEGO minifigures celebrating in a school corridor

Ignite children’s creativity today

Together with Pharrell and YELLOW, we are inviting children across the globe to celebrate their individuality and imagine their perfect place to learn, dream and play.

Hit play to watch Pharrell's story, and upload your children's ideas below.

Drawings, crafted constructions, and LEGO builds are all welcome!

Pharrell Williams minifigure looking out at space through the window of his rocket

Why?

We are all unique! Not everyone’s brains work the same way and not everyone likes to learn the same way.

Pharrell learns differently too – he has synesthesia and sees sounds as colors.

So, whether it’s being active in nature or calm and cozy on a distant planet, we want children to think about their favorite ways to learn and build a playful space to match.

How it works

  • Pharrell minifigure smiling from his school desk

    Inspire

    Watch Pharrell’s story in the video above with your children to spark inspiration and explore different learning styles

  • A LEGO brick light bulb

    Create

    Ask your children to imagine and build their perfect space to learn, dream and play out of any materials available – from paper and pens to LEGO® bricks

  • A LEGO brick microphone

    Share

    Help make their voices heard and enter their ideas using the button below

Minifigure children playing together

Who can enter?

The Playful Schools challenge can be enjoyed by children at home or in classrooms and community settings around the world.

If you are an educator, access your educator pack here.

A LEGO brick rocket flying through space above a LEGO brick planet Earth

Where will the ideas go?

Children’s ideas could inspire real change.

They will be showcased in our Build the Change challenge gallery, inspiring kids worldwide. We will also share them with decision-makers who are looking to shape the playful learning spaces of tomorrow.

Watch out for more!

Ideas gallery

  • Aquarium built out of LEGO bricks
  • LEGO brick build of a minifigure enjoying nature
  • Playing with friends - LEGO brick build

Together we can Build the Change

  • Ideas for a perfect space to learn, dream and play

    Build the Change is a LEGO Group social impact program, supported by the LEGO Foundation, which empowers children to build a brighter future through play. Learn more >

  • Ideas for a perfect space to learn, dream and play

    YELLOW is the non-profit of Pharrell Williams – the visionary recording artist, producer, philanthropist, fashion designer and entrepreneur. Its mission is to EVEN THE ODDS through education. Learn more >

  • Ideas for a perfect space to learn, dream and play

    The LEGO Foundation is a corporate foundation dedicated to building a future in which learning through play empowers children to become creative, engaged, lifelong learners. Learn more >

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