Kids Who Love Lego: Build, Draw & Write
Does your learner love to build? Would you like them to explore ways to connect building with drawing and/or writing? Then this is the class for you!
Inga Vintimilla
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(301)
What's included
1 live meeting
40 mins in-class hours per weekClass Experience
Does your learner love to build? Would you like them to explore ways to connect building with drawing and/or writing? Then this is the class for you! In this ongoing class, we share our latest Lego creations and use them as inspiration draw and/or write. Each week focuses on a different activity (listed below). This class is designed for children with a range of literacy skills. The way each child engages with the activities presented in class will depend on their stage of literacy development (they may be drawing, writing letters, words, or sentences). The overarching goal of the class is to use enthusiasm for building to get excited about putting ideas down on paper. Each class includes: - Sharing our builds - Introduction to a drawing/writing activity (see the activity list below) - Group brainstorming - Time to work independently (with support from me as needed) - A final opportunity to share Weekly Activities: Week of April 1st: Can you build a jokes, riddle or tongue twister? Week of April 8th: Blueprints & building plans Week of April 15th: Lego inspired stories Week of April 22nd: What are these Legos thinking? Week of April 29th: Building on a map Week of May 6th: Design your own Lego set Week of May 13th: Lego scene turned into a story Week of May 20th: My day as a mini figure ** No class week of May 27th ** Week of June 3rd: Building plans: Lego labs Week of June 10th: Lego character cards **** NOTE - There will be no class between June 11th - August 25th, 2024 **** August 26th: Lego inspired stories * More topics will be added soon * Please note: Class activities may be adjusted depending on student interests & additional topics will be added as the class continues. If there is a specific activity you would like covered in class, please feel free to send me a message. If your learner is slightly younger or older than the suggested age range for this class, feel free to reach out to me to check if this class would be a good match. If you have questions, please send me a message. I hope to see your Lego enthusiast in class soon!
Learning Goals
The goal of this class is to explore different ways to connect Legos with reasons to write/draw both in class and afterwards at home. I believe that learning to read and write is a process that develops gradually with support, time and authentic opportunities to use their developing skills. Making connections between literacy and play is a way to motivate young learners to practice and continue to develop their literacy skills.
Other Details
Supply List
Paper and something to draw/write with (pencils/crayons/markers) Learners are also encouraged to bring something they have built out of Legos
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Outschool is neither affiliated with, nor sponsored by, nor endorsed by the LEGO Group, owner of the LEGO® and LEGO® logo marks.
Joined July, 2020
4.9
301reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Master's Degree in Education from Portland State University
I have a Masters in early childhood and inclusive education with an emphasis on literacy. I have been an educator for 20 years and am passionate about teaching literacy skills that support a lifelong love of reading and writing. I see all children as capable individuals who are motivated to learn when their interests are honored and they are encouraged to make their own discoveries. Reviews
Live Group Class
$14
weekly1x per week
40 min
Completed by 165 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 6-8
3-8 learners per class
