lego notes

Classroom Setup for Lego Therapy

  • Instructions provided for group seating, numbered from 1 to 7.

  • Participants organized into specific groups seated accordingly.

  • Teachers confirm participants are settled and ready to start.

Overview of the Session

  • Two types of LEGO therapy will be experienced.

  • Emphasis on maintaining ethical boundaries: no personal trauma discussions during activities.

  • Objective is to teach methods of engaging others in LEGO therapy to be applied in various settings.

Session Structure

  1. Group Allocation

    • Groups established by numbering participants.

    • Groups must work collaboratively for the session.

  2. Setting Rules

    • Participants will brainstorm collaboratively on rules that promote cooperation.

    • Importance of communication and conflict resolution highlighted.

    • Participants prompted to share names to build rapport.

    • Three rules to be noted down emphasizing constructive interaction:

      • Communication etiquette.

      • Inclusivity in participation.

      • Strategies to avoid conflict.

  3. LEGO Intervention Activities

    • Freestyle LEGO Play: Time to explore and utilize LEGO blocks freely.

      • Collaborative decisions are necessary; no individual builds—encourages joint creative processes.

    • Creating a Tiny Town: A structured activity to build a collective town with designated categories for buildings.

      • One final town with contributions from all groups.

Instructions for the Activities

  • Initial Time Allocation: 15 minutes for each group to:

    • Discuss and decide on what to create initially.

    • Gather required LEGO pieces.

  • Each group must collaboratively decide on a singular creation to promote teamwork.

  • Examples and inspiration sheets provided to assist groups in brainstorming ideas.

Example Ideas for Building Creatively

  • Possible builds can vary; provided options are simple prompts:

    • A fish (theoretical discussions about details like style, colors, etc.).

    • Town infrastructure (inspiration taken from common urban settings).

Town Creation Structure

  • Final Overview of Town Components

    • Build a variety of structures in the town infrastructure:

    1. Five shops

    2. Five houses

    3. One swimming pool

    4. One park

    5. One post office

    6. One school

    7. Inclusion of a pub as suggested by participants.

Group Roles Defined

  • Participants assigned different roles for maximizing operational efficiency:

    1. Engineers: Responsible for the layout and planning of structures.

    2. Suppliers: In charge of gathering LEGO pieces to facilitate builds.

    3. Builders: Actual construction of the LEGO structures based on plans.

  • Participants will rotate roles to encourage broader experience and skills development.

Logistics and Execution of the Plan

  • All groups will establish tasks and define their components in the town.

  • Engineers will meet to finalize decisions on which buildings each group will create.

  • Emphasis on collaboration ensures that all groups understand their individual contributions to the overall project.

Engagement and Adjustments

  • The instructor maintains flexibility in the activity to incorporate participant suggestions (e.g., adding a pub).

  • Encouragement of creative input throughout the session ensures engagement and motivation.

Conclusion

  • The session aims to foster collaboration, creativity, and the application of LEGO therapy principles in a practical, embodied manner.

  • The accumulation of various builds results in a comprehensive town display illustrating teamwork and creative expression.