Using lego bricks to teach.
Bricks2Learn was created to teach students concepts through the use of bricks. We use the hands-on, engaging nature of LEGO building to make complex topics in history and culture more accessible and enjoyable for students of all ages. By building models and solving problems using LEGO bricks, students are able to develop critical thinking skills and foster a love for learning. We are committed to encouraging the next generation of innovators and problem-solvers one student at a time.
Team
Riya Shah
Founder and President
Lego bricks have always been a part of my life. Whether it was creating models as a child to help me learn concepts similar to the ones Bricks2Learn aims to teach or building into my teenage years as a hobby to help me destress, Legos have been able to teach me lessons that my life wouldn’t be the same without. I created Bricks2Learn to help kids today learn to love learning about history, culture, and STEAM concepts in a similar way that I did.
How does it work?
Bricks2Learn sessions start with a 20 minute engaging history lesson, where students answer questions based on their own knowledge about the world and also learn new terms and concepts related to the day’s model. After this initial lesson, instructions are given to each student, sometimes working in pairs based on their ages and ability. Students are given kits full of Lego bricks and are required to follow the instructions, including pictures and words, to find the pieces needed for each step and the way that they are supposed to fit together. These kits include pieces like gears, axles, motors, and pins, all to make a functioning model at the end. Examples of models include a remote control car, a spin art machine, a Harry Potter based magical wand, and more. At the end of each session, students are expected to take apart the models and put them back into the kit where they were found.