TAKE A BREAK.  Studies show that adding a "creativity break" actually increases overall productivity, memory, cognition, and decreases stress.  Use a Legos break to help your student achieve more this year!

The first few minutes of each session starts with casual catch-up conversation between all the friends in the class and introductions of anyone new to the group.  The teacher then spins a wheel to select the random theme for the day and provides a little bit of context/clarification.  The students then have 20 minutes to design and create something that relates to the theme before everyone comes back together to show off their creations.  Each student has time to share their creation and to talk about their ideas while making it.  We also discuss challenges faced and alternative approaches to solving tricky parts of the build.  This is a great chance for students to practice their public speaking skills in a small and safe environment.  Students are never required to share their creation if they do not choose to do so, however the environment is friendly, supportive, and non-competitive so most usually do choose to share.  Over the weeks and months, kids in this course get to know each other and develop friendships over the shared interests in Lego building.