How does Lego help our children develop?

Research suggests that Lego (and Duplo for younger children) as a construction toy can improve a wide range of mental aptitudes in young children, such as spatial intelligence and hand-eye coordination. Lego allows a child to use trial and error when playing, so that there is no fear of failure. This in turn encourages them to become more creative and build upon their successes, which helps to create higher self-esteem and confidence in their own problem-solving abilities.

So how are Team Duncombe celebrating National Lego Day?

Well here at Duncombe School, Team Duncombe pride themselves in creating an inspiring education both in and outside the classroom and maybe more importantly right now about learning on and off screens and devices.

Our Head of Maths, Mrs Takawira, has created an array of activities for all our children to enjoy across the week. Here’s all you need to know:

• The programme will run from the 25th – 28th
• The programme has been designed with 3 levels of ability so all our children from Early Kindergarten to Year 6 can take part.
• Here is a timetable of all the fun challenges that will be happening across the week.
• The challenges will be added daily to this page.
• This is a fun extra-curricular activity and children can take part if they wish.

Take a look at Mrs Takawira’s PowerPoint below for more details about how your child can share their builds with us and take part in our competition.

Happy building, we look forward to seeing your creations.