Overview:​

• Take-Home Kits: New kit provided every 2-3 weeks; students keep their builds and all kits are compatible with Lego and other major brands

• Class Duration: 1 hour

• Frequency: 1 per week

• Semester Length: 18 weeks

• Fall Semester:  Jan 16th - June 9th

• Schedule: Fri - 3pm-4pm

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Objectives: 

By the end of the program, students will be able to:

• Follow multi-step building instructions with increasing independence.

• Strengthen fine motor skills, spatial awareness, sequencing skills and visual planning.

• Engage in math (counting, symmetry, alignment).

• Apply basic engineering and design principles to builds and will further challenge older kids​

• Express themselves through theme-based storytelling and character design.

• Learn perseverance and focus — essential STEM soft skills.

• Take pride in completing hands-on projects from start to finish.​​​

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Session Structure (some will be every other week):​

• Welcome & Theme Intro: Students check in and get excited about the week’s theme

• Engineering & or Science Topics: Learn about the relevant structural engineering concepts and sometimes relevant science topics

• Planning and Sorting: They will review the instructions and sort their bricks

• Hands-On Building: Independent building time with support from instructor

• Reflections: Discuss structural design, engineering techniques, ties to real-world representation and/or aesthetic elements

• Sharing & Storytelling: Optional student sharing about their build, especially creative choices

• Clean Up & Wrap-Up: Organize supplies, check kits for take-home (if applicable)

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Methods:

• Project-based Learning: Each session builds toward a final product students take home to help build motivation and confidence.

• Scientific Thinking: Students will reflect on the physics and/or biology lessons relevant to their build.

• Thematic Play:  Uses Pokemon theme to spark storytelling.

• Reflection & Celebration: Story sharing  to reinforce pride, communication, and growth mindset.