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Learning with LEGO

Day

Time

Room

Grades

Price

Tuesday

10:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.

Far Side 1

K - 3rd

$25.50/week for 16 weeks and a one-time $25 supply fee

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Teacher

Leslie Hock

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This is considered a STEM class. And it is not just a "toy".


Playing with LEGO is a useful educational tool that supports children's development in creativity, fine motor skills, problem-solving, and social skills.


Explore all the benefits of learning with LEGO.


1. Creative Thinking and Imagination

LEGO encourages open-ended play, allowing children to express their creativity and imagination. As they build, they explore different possibilities, fostering innovative cognitive and problem-solving skills. Without limitations on how to use LEGO bricks, children can think outside the box and develop unique designs.


2. Fine Motor Skills Development

Manipulating LEGO pieces helps improve fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination. In addition, connecting and separating bricks strengthens the small muscles in children's hands, which are important for tasks such as writing and using tools.


3. Problem-Solving plus Critical Thinking

Building with LEGO often entails overcoming challenges, such as stabilizing a structure or ensuring pieces fit together. In this trial-and-error process, children learn persistence and flexibility during problem-solving, recognizing that not every solution works immediately.


4. Social Skills and Teamwork

When children play with LEGO in groups, they learn valuable social skills such as teamwork, communication, and negotiation. Through collaborative building projects, children share ideas, listen to others, and collaborate towards a common goal, improving their ability to interact positively with peers.


5. Cognitive Development and Spatial Cognition

LEGO play promotes cognitive development by enhancing spatial cognition and geometric understanding. As children learn to visualize objects from different angles, they also develop an understanding of concepts such as symmetry and balance, which are important to disciplines like mathematics and engineering.


6. Emotional Development and Self-Confidence

Engaging in LEGO play can be therapeutic and stress-relieving. When children complete a LEGO project, it boosts their self-confidence and sense of accomplishment, encouraging them to tackle more complex tasks in the future.

7. Early Math Skills and LEGO play are linked to the development of early math skills, such as counting, measuring, and understanding shapes. Following LEGO instructions additionally enhances reading comprehension and sequential thinking, connecting literacy with visual literacy.

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