Bricks 4 Kidz, Tri-Cities

Our programs provide an extraordinary atmosphere for students to build unique creations, play games, and have loads of fun using LEGO® Bricks. The activities are designed to trigger young children’s lively imaginations and build their self-confidence.

GOALS:
~For children to play and socialize with friends while learning fundamentals of engineering and architecture in a noncompetitive setting.
~To build problem-solving skills, provide an opportunity for creative expression and foster an appreciation of how things work.
~To help students understand that Architecture and Engineering are viable career choices.
~To help children understand the value of teamwork.

BENEFITS:
~Follow step-by-step directions to complete a task.
~Sequencing is an important skill in many learning process.
~Fine motor skills are developed while assembling projects.
~Visual and kinesthetic learning styles are utilized during project construction.
~Organizational skills are developed by keeping the bricks in their proper place.
~Completing a model with LEGO® bricks nurtures process-oriented thinking.
~Social/emotional skills such as patience, communication and teamwork are exercised.
~Working through frustration to complete a project builds self-esteem.
~Working with a partner fosters teamwork and cooperation.
~The children learn about simple machines and develop an appreciation of how thing work

After School Enrichment, In-School STEM Workshops, Kidz Night Outs, Birthday Parties, Summer and Holiday Camps

DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAM

• Our classes are hands-on where students will design and build machines, catapults, pyramids, derby cars, buildings and other constructions out of LEGO® Bricks. While exploring engineering, architecture and physics, students will develop problem solving and critical thinking skills.
• Participants build a new project each month. Architectural concepts are taught while assembling buildings, bridges and other structures.
• Once the project is completed, children use the rest of their time to expand their gadgets and collaborate with one another

CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTIONAL CONTENT

• Students will work in a lab-type setting using LEGO® Bricks with an integrated curriculum based on math and science.
• Instructional content includes concepts of friction, gravity and torque, scale, gears, axles and beams.
• Part of the curriculum will include the construction of a scaled model of their elementary school.
• The material covered each session will vary depending on students' ages, experience, and skill level.
• All material will be provided.