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Set 45210 MoreToMath 1-2 Core Set
Educational and Dacta

MoreToMath 1-2 Core Set

The MoreToMath 1-2 Core Set 45210 is part of LEGO® Education's Dacta range, built for maths lessons in the first two years of primary school. It packs 520 pieces and 2 minifigures into a kit designed for counting, sorting and pattern work rather than for building a single model. Bright red, lime, orange and white bricks make the pieces easy for young children to tell apart at a glance.

Set number
45210
Year
2015
Pieces
520
Minifigures
2
Theme
Educational and Dacta
Different parts
47
What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 47

As BrickLink list (XML)

Import on BrickLink: Wanted → Upload, upload the file (or paste its content), pick a Wanted List and add the parts.

Minifigures 2

  • Max fig-0094904 pieces × 1
  • Mia fig-0094914 pieces × 1

Description

A teaching set, not a themed model

Unlike most LEGO® sets, the MoreToMath 1-2 Core Set doesn't build one specific model. It belongs to the long-running Dacta line, which LEGO® has supplied to schools since the 1980s, and this particular box is aimed at Year 1 and Year 2 pupils learning early number sense. The 520 pieces give a class-sized supply of basic shapes, enough for several children to work with counting, sequencing and simple sums using bricks instead of worksheets. Two small figures turn the exercises into short scenes, which keeps the material approachable for children who are still getting used to formal lessons.

Only 47 part types, on purpose

The set uses just 47 distinct part types, a deliberately narrow range compared with themed sets that mix dozens of specialised pieces. Bricks and plates repeat across different lengths and colours instead, which is exactly the point: children learn to compare sizes and quantities faster when the shapes stay familiar. The parts list on this page breaks every element down individually, which is useful both for checking a set is complete and for teachers or parents who want to buy spares separately rather than a whole new box.

Colours built for sorting

Red, lime, orange and white make up the main colours, a high-contrast combination that supports sorting and pattern activities before children move on to numbers on paper. Grouping bricks by colour, continuing a pattern or building simple towers to compare heights are all natural first steps with this palette, and nothing in the mix is subtle enough to cause confusion. The colour overview on this page is a quick way to check which shades belong to the core set if pieces have gone missing over time.

Beyond the classroom

Although the MoreToMath 1-2 Core Set was designed for schools, the 520 pieces work just as well at the kitchen table or in after-school clubs. There's no fixed build to follow, so each child decides what to make, whether that's free construction, a counting game, or a small story built around the two included figures. Combined with other LEGO® System bricks at home, the set becomes a flexible add-on rather than a one-off maths exercise.

FAQ

Is the MoreToMath 1-2 Core Set a normal LEGO® playset?
No. It's part of the Dacta education range and was designed for maths teaching in the first two years of primary school, though it works just as well for open-ended building.
How many different parts does the set include?
The 520 pieces are made up of 47 different part types, repeated across sizes and colours. You can see the full breakdown in the parts list on this page.
Does the set come with any figures?
Yes, it includes 2 minifigures, which can be used to turn counting and sorting exercises into short imaginative scenes.

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