Dexter Community Education

Tree City Creative Learning uses LEGO® Therapy

WINTER 2025 - ENERGY EVERYWHERE:  Energy is essential to almost everything we do, from the lights in our homes and classrooms to the gasoline that fuels our cars. Introduce your students to the world of energy in all its amazing forms. This unit explores many sources of energy from wind and solar power to biofuel and fossil fuel. Students will define terms like renewable, landfill, greenhouse effect and generator and build moving models of just some of the awesome ways we power our world. All LEGO model builds are all about energy from garbage to the sun.

LEGO® Therapy, often used in educational and therapeutic settings, offers a range of benefits for individuals, particularly children, with diverse needs. Through collaborative building activities, participants develop crucial social skills such as communication, teamwork, and problem-solving. The structured nature of LEGO therapy provides a supportive environment for individuals to express themselves creatively and develop confidence in their abilities. Additionally, the tactile nature of working with LEGO bricks can be soothing and engaging, making it an effective tool for reducing stress and anxiety. Overall, LEGO® Therapy not only fosters social interaction and cognitive development but also promotes emotional well-being and a sense of accomplishment.