Children's LEGO® Therapy
"Brick Buddies Club"
Tunbridge Wells, Kent
We run after school LEGO®Therapy programmes, in 6-week course blocks, suitable for primary school children in mainstream schools between the ages of 5-9 years.
LEGO® Therapy has been proven to be an effective way to support children in developing their communication and social skills, improving their social interaction and social competence, whilst giving them skills to sustain lasting friendships and reach their full potential.
Children can either attend for a one-off 6-week block, or attend for multiple terms. The more courses a child partakes in, generally the more of a positive effect that this will have, however there is still much benefit to be gained from just attending a one-off course.
What is LEGO® Therapy?
Children come together each week for the duration of a 6-week course.
The sessions focus on freestyle and collaborative LEGO® building projects, designed to encourage interactions between the children and enable them to come up with their own solutions. Each week the group will divide up at certain points so that every member is assigned a defined and interactive role. Three to four children work as a team, communicating together to build a shared project each week. Other times during the session free LEGO® building is encouraged in pairs or groups of three.
LEGO® Therapy also supports the development of fine motor skills, creativity, perseverance, management of frustrations and task development without a fear of failing. Due to the consistency of the same children attending each week, it is also an opportunity for children to meet new peers out of school.
The different roles in the group
Each week the children are assigned special roles within the group and take it in turns to play out each role for the duration of a project build.
Our LEGO® Therapy courses have 4 roles:
The Architect, The Supplier, The Builder and The Director.
All roles are clearly explained to each child at the start of the course.
The collaborative teamwork encourages joint focus, sharing, communication, problem solving and reinforces positive behaviour and social contact. Social skills and conventions are encouraged and reinforced by the facilitator and the use of language skills, negotiation and compromise are discussed to help settle any conflicts or challenges.
Who is LEGO® Therapy suitable for?
- Our LEGO® Therapy is suitable for children between the ages of 5 – 9 years
- Our LEGO® Therapy is ideal for any child who could benefit from practising working in a team
- Our LEGO® Therapy is beneficial for those who may become easily frustrated or want to give up on a task
- Our LEGO® Therapy is a fantastic course for children who may have difficulties in creating or sustaining friendships with their peers, or for children who can at times find communication a little challenging
- Our LEGO® Therapy is beneficial for children who want to gain confidence speaking in a group, and likewise for children who could benefit from listening to others more
- Our LEGO® Therapy can be effective for children who may be vocal at home, but reticent in social situations
- Our LEGO® Therapy can support children with any form of social, communication or developmental concern, for example those with mild learning difficulties, language delays or difficulties with fine motor skill coordination
- Our LEGO® Therapy is often used with children with diagnosed or suspected Autism
- Our LEGO® Therapy can be effective for children with anxiety or those who may be nervous or worried in social situations or those who may benefit from additional social interactions due to the effects of the lockdowns
Who runs LEGO® Therapy?
Our LEGO® Therapy Leader is Pam, a qualified Lego Therapy facilitator who has been working with children for over 30 years, in various settings in and out of school. She is highly experienced in supporting children with all levels of need.
Sam is her assistant, who has been working with children for 25 years and has a wealth of experience.
Having two teachers for the duration of the course ensures all children can received one-to-one attention and support.
Pricing and Timings
The sessions are run every Thursday after school from 3.50pm – 5.10pm. The cost of a full 6-week Lego programme is £150.
If you are unsure if the course is suitable for your child, please contact us and we can advise.
Once you have booked your space, our facilitator Pam will be in touch to learn a little more about your child and any specific needs and interests that they may have, to ensure she can make them feel as comfortable as possible when starting. She will then offer you an optional time and date for you and your child to meet her at the Centre, prior to the start of the course, to familiarise your child with the LEGO® room.