Like the last time we did this the kids begged to do it again. It's such a wonderful program. The organizer is excellent and creates a fun, inclusive way for the kids to be involved and to share what they learned. It's so amazing to watch kids use their lego to tell people about what they have learned and to see how excited and proud they are of their work. This year is the last year Colin and Emily will be eligible I think. The next level of programming is the First Lego League which involves more commitment, more work, more time and money and is competitive. We're considering fielding a team, but we will miss the fun of this event.
You are the blog Queen!!! Thanks for sharing. I want to find the time next week to check out some of the links and resources you have posted. It was wonderful to see you all at JFLL - the kids did a wonderful job, and obviously had a lot of fun.
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I love seeing children with Lego. It's such a fine example of what an educational toy should be. Your children look like they had a lot of fun at the presentation.
ReplyDeleteLet me tell you a secret. One of my sons LOVED Lego when he was younger. He loved playing outside, but when he was inside, Lego was the only toy he was interested in. When he went away to boarding school, he packed them up and put them, possible a thousand dollars worth of Lego, in his cupboard. Every time he came home he'd play with them and pack them up again. When we moved here, when he was 17, he played with them again, but kept them in his room. Every so often he'd play with them, making a major project, he'd keep the project up for a while, they pack it away again. His friends never knew he still had his Legos.
He's now 30. The Legos are still here and he and his wife are expecting their first baby. He phoned two days ago and asked if we could get the Lego box down because he'd be taking it soon. : - )