Bricks 4 Kids ®

The purpose and vision of Bricks 4 Kids® is to teach principles and methods of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics using LEGO® Bricks.

We strive to engage and challenge students to learn through creative play while the learning activities support a sense of pride and accomplishment in students giving them structured problem solving skills while improving cognitive development.

The Bricks 4 Kids® curriculum utilises lesson plans complete with our unique LEGO® Bricks Kits and instructions that allow students to take a creative and fun activity and then explore the implications of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics as related to the lesson. Although a Bricks 4 Kids® workshop is structure, we have core values that are our utmost importance:

• The learning environment should be relaxed and fun
• Problem solving IS learning
• Curiosity is highly encouraged
• Initiative is invited
• Self-expression is celebrated

Bricks 4 Kids® offers creative and challenging classes using LEGO® Bricks. We strive to provide a unique learning environment where experienced instructors engage and challenge students to learn through creative play. Our curriculum incorporates proprietary model plans and then explores the implications of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics.

Bricks 4 Kids® is a globally successful and award-winning program offering educational and enrichment programs using LEGO® Bricks.

Bricks 4 Kids® programs are built around proprietary model plans which are designed to spark interest in science, architecture and engineering by capturing the natural curiosity of students utilising themes including ‘Energy’, ‘Space’, ‘Famous Inventions’, ‘Amazing Animals’ and ‘Forces of Nature’.

Bricks 4 Kids® programs provide many Educational, Social and Developmental benefits:

• Encourages curiosity, creativity and cognitive development
• Improves fine motor and organisational skills
• Learning sequencing and following procedural text taps into both the visual and kinesthetic learning styles of many children.
• Puts Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) principals into practical contexts kids enjoy.
• Students retain more when lessons are delivered in the context of something that interests them such as playing with LEGO® bricks.
• Creates opportunities for teamwork and individual exploration.
• Allows children to collaborate with their peers while problem-solving and completing projects.
• Builds self-esteem through achievement in a fun, non-competitive environment.

Bricks 4 Kids® also has a strong technology component offering workshops in Junior and Advanced Robotics, Stop Motion Animation and Comic Creator. Bricks 4 Kids® Advanced Robotics workshops teach students sequencing and programming using EV3 Mindstorms software with its unique LEGO EV3 robotics models, whereas, Junior Robotics utilise LEGO WE-DO computer software which is compatible with an Bricks 4 Kids® motorised builds. Bricks 4 Kids® students create and edit their very own Stop Motion Animation movies with Frames software and use LEGO Story Visualizer software in its Comic Creator programs. Students utilise laptops, webcams, digital cameras and many other forms of technology incorporated in their programs.