How to build a brick heart
To build a brick heart, set a small red brick on the table for the point, put a longer red brick on it, then two long red bricks for the wide middle, and finish with two red bumps on top. It's a short build for little hands: 6 pieces and 3 steps, for ages 2–3.
The heart build at a glance
| Pieces | 6 (3 kinds) |
|---|---|
| Steps | 3 |
| Ages | 2–3 |
| Colors | red |
| Finished size | 6 × 2 studs, about 4.8 cm (1.9 in) tall |
| Special pieces | None: plain bricks |
Few steps make this one quick, but regular bricks are small parts: not for kids under 3. Here’s which bricks fit each age.
Parts you need
3× red 2×2 brick
2× red 2×6 brick
1× red 2×4 brick
Step-by-step instructions
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1 Bottom point
A small red brick, then a longer one.
Find: 1 red 2×4 brick, 1 red 2×2 brick
Did you know? A heart shape means love.
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2 Wide middle
Two long red bricks on top.
Find: 2 red 2×6 bricks
Did you know? Your real heart is about as big as your fist.
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3 Two bumps
Two red bumps on top. A heart!
Find: 2 red 2×2 bricks
Did you know? People give hearts on Valentine's Day.
Questions parents ask
How many pieces do you need for a brick heart?
6: 3 red 2×2 bricks, 2 red 2×6 bricks, 1 red 2×4 brick. The full list is in “Parts you need”.
Are these heart instructions free?
Yes. Every step is on this page. A print-ready PDF with the parts list and one big step per page is free by email.
What if I’m missing a color?
Use a brick of the same size in another color. The shapes hold the model together; the colors are only for looks.
