Bricks 4 Kidz Howard County

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Basic Information

Phone Number: 410-927-5455
Fax Number: 410-9275433

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Bricks 4 Kidz Howard County
Bricks 4 Kidz Howard County
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Additional Information

Focus: STEM Enrichment Utilizing Lego Bricks
Director: Shannon Crider
Schools Served: All schools, public and private within Howard County
School District: Howard County
County: Howard
Schedule: 1-1.5 hour classes after school dismissal
Ages: Preschool, Kindergarten and up
Capacity: max of 20
Membership/Pricing: Pricing varies depending upon class session length
Program Highlights:

This is a hands-on class where students build machines, vehicles and other structures out of LEGO® bricks, using one-of-a-kind model plans designed by Bricks 4 Kidz. • While exploring principles of engineering, architecture, physics and more, students will develop problem solving and critical thinking skills. • Participants build a new project each week. • Each class begins with a teacher-led discussion related to the day’s model. Once the project is completed, children use the rest of their time to expand their gadgets and collaborate with one another.

Field Trip Destinations: Our program is mobile, so we bring all activities to you.
Program Information:

Curriculum/Instructional Content:

  • Students will work in a lab-type setting using LEGO components such as gears, axles and beams
  • Instructional Content is multi-disciplinary and designed by educators to increase student's general knowledge and introduce STEM (scienc, technology, engineering and math) concepts related to the day's model build
  • Lessons are designed around students' interests, with themes like animals, space, transportation and sports
  • The material covered each session will vary depending on students' ages, experience and skill level
  • All materials will be provided

Goals:

  • For children to play and socialize with friends while learning fundamentals of engineering and architecture in a non-competititive setting
  • To build problem-solving skills, provide an opportunity for creative expression and fost an appreciation of how things work
  • To help students understand that architecture and engineering are viable career choices

Benefits:

  • Kids already know how to build with LEGO bricks, but with a little coaching they can learn about engineering, architecture, physics and math using specialized components
  • When lessons are related to something kids enjoy, like building with LEGO bricks, kids are more motivated and retain more of what they learn
  • Working with a partner fosters teamwork and cooperation
  • Completing a new challenge each week builds self-esteem

Duration/Frequency/Cost:

  • The program runs throughout the school year and follows the school calendar
  • Classes meet 1 to 1.5 hours per week for 6 or more weeks
  • Each session is cometitively priced per student
  • Students may join in at the beginning of each session
Slogan: We Learn, We Build, We Play...with LEGO Bricks!