Explore It! is proud to offer high quality, engaging and educational LEGO Programs to its students. LEGO Programs can be some of the most enjoyable programs for Instructors to run – but they do take finesse to execute at a high standard. Please review the following guidelines to have the most successful LEGO Program possible!
Sit on the carpet with them and get interactive… the more you find yourself crawling on the floor in this program the better — the children will naturally respond to you when you are “with” them instead of “over” them. Do not set up a LEGO program at desks — it should be facilitated on the floor in a large group (or small groups working side-by-side).
Announce the theme at the start of the class (BEFORE you have set out/distributed the LEGO) and spend a few minutes with your students brainstorming the different ways they could use the theme in their creations.
Use the resources in your bin! You should have:
- LEGO including LEGO people and base boards.
- Paper and colouring materials to allow children to create their own backdrops and/or bases for their creations.
- An atlas or a book relating to the theme of your program – to spark imagination!
Focus on imagination. If they can imagine it, they can build it. Begin some weeks by removing the items LEGO has already made such as people, weapons, wheels, large accessories, etc. These items sometimes cause disagreements and stifle imaginations.
Encourage your students not to be afraid to break something they’ve made. Shake a tower, crash a plane or put weight on a bridge. Every class should end with students breaking down creations so the class can start fresh the following week.
Have Fun!
See the General LEGO Program Packing List here.
Please return your LEGO bin at the end of the term in the way it was sent to you:
- Your LEGO is in the bin or bag it was delivered in.
- LEGO creations are broken down with pieces separated and no other supplies stored with the LEGO pieces.
- Your LEGO blanket is folded inside the bag.
- Your other supplies are returned neatly, with markers, crayons, pencils in their own separate bags and unused paper stacked neatly. All used paper should be sent home with students or discarded.
In LEGO programs, it will be up to the Instructor(s) to gauge the interests of the group and decide how best to structure the overall term. Each week should highlight and feature the central theme as outlined in the program description(s) below. If you need help brain storming weekly build themes, challenges and games, talk to your Support Instructor and/or email Liz.
LEGO Programs:
In this adventurous LEGO® club, we’ll explore the many possibilities of LEGO®, through basic bricks, Friends LEGO® and the magic of Disney. We’ll build everything from enchanted gardens to mystical castles, exploring our creativity through basic engineering. We can create and re-create our favourite stories, explore the world (and beyond) and let our imaginations run wild as we build and seek out adventure in Disney LEGO® together this term!
Get ready for a fun-filled journey of imagination and creativity with LEGO Adventures! In this exciting program, children will embark on thrilling building challenges, create their own LEGO worlds, and go on exciting adventures—all while developing problem-solving and teamwork skills. Whether they’re constructing towering castles, designing futuristic cities, or exploring secret spaceships, each session is a chance to dive into a new world of LEGO possibilities! Our experienced instructors will guide kids through a variety of fun, hands-on building activities that promote creative thinking and collaboration. Each week, children will be inspired to use their LEGO bricks to bring their wildest ideas to life, while learning the fundamentals of engineering, design, and storytelling. The possibilities are endless, and every project offers a new adventure!
Welcome to LEGO Architecture, where young minds can design, create, and explore the world of architecture through the magic of LEGO! This exciting program introduces children to the basics of architectural design, engineering, and creativity using one of the most beloved building materials — LEGO bricks! In each session, kids will have the opportunity to build their own mini masterpieces, from famous landmarks to imaginative structures of their own design. Our experienced instructors will guide them in developing problem-solving skills, learning about famous buildings around the world, and experimenting with different construction techniques. Whether they’re building a tall skyscraper, a cozy house, or a futuristic city, every project is an adventure in creativity and exploration.
Creativity is contagious- pass it on, with LEGO®! In this fun program, we will challenge our creativity as we imagine what we can build, and then bring it to life! Use your imagination to build anything and everything: bridges, cities, castles, trains, aeroplanes, and so much more! We will work independently and on team builds to develop structures, and to play creative LEGO® games! Create everything you could ever imagine… with LEGO®!
Venture around the world and back, dive 20,000 leagues under the sea, and fly to a galaxy far, far away – all with LEGO® Explorers! Each week in LEGO® Explorers, a new adventure will unfold. Students will journey to fascinating new locations, building their way there and back again while learning about the world around them. Travel the world (and beyond!) with LEGO® Explorers!
Creativity is contagious- pass it on, with LEGO®! In this fun program, we will challenge our creativity as we imagine what we can build, and then bring it to life! Use your imagination to build anything and everything: bridges, cities, castles, trains, airplanes, and so much more! We will work independently and on team builds to develop structures, and to play creative LEGO® games! Create everything you could ever imagine… with LEGO®!
General LEGO Program Packing List
Additional items may be requested by emailing Liz at any time. Please give at least 1 week notice when requesting supplies.
| QUANTITY | ITEM | |
| PAPER | 1 folder | white paper |
| 1 folder | cardstock (colourful) | |
| 1 folder | construction paper | |
| 1 folder | large white paper | |
| PENCILS & PENS | 1 bag | pencils |
| 1 bag | pencil crayons | |
| 1 bag | markers | |
| LEGO SPECIFIC | 1 bin | LEGO bricks, assorted |
| 1 | blanket (to create a play area and to make cleanup easier) | |
| 1 | LEGO inspiration book, on theme where possible | |
| 1 | atlas, for LEGO Around The World Programs | |
| several | simple LEGO Architecture kits, for LEGO Architecture programs (note that these kits MUST be kept intact in their own original boxes) |