Supercharge your child's social and emotional growth
Unleash your child's potential with an innovative program blending books, LEGO bricks, and Socratic discussions to foster social and emotional learning
How Does It Work ?
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Choose the subscription and add-on options that work for you. Your kit will be shipped mid-month.
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Read the book with your child. Use the discussion questions to spark dialogue about themes in the story.
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Do the LEGO build challenges and other activities. Then share pictures for a chance to win prizes!
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What is Brick Based Learning?
Brick Based Learning fosters children's social and emotional development by using books and LEGO bricks to engage children in reflecting on topics such as managing anger, setting big goals, and being a good friend.
Our monthly subscription program:
✓ Supports social and emotional growth
✓ Develops good character habits
✓ Fosters vibrant discussions
✓ Engages multiple senses as children see, hear, and do
✓ Is easy for adults to implement
What's in the Monthly Kit?
Each month your child receives a package containing:
✓ One picture book focused on a particular social or emotional development theme
✓ An assortment of LEGO bricks (not a set)
✓ Curated LEGO brick-building challenges
✓ Discussion questions to spark dialogue
✓ A surprise activity (or two!) related to the book
✓ Game board to track progress
✓ 100+ pages of digital content to extend the fun
Why Social and Emotional Learning Matters
Social and emotional learning (SEL) is an educational approach that fosters the development of essential skills for managing emotions, building relationships, and making responsible decisions.
Good social skills and strong emotional regulation are associated with:
✓ Better decision-making skills
✓ Healthier relationships with peers
✓ Improved focus, attention, & academic performance
✓ Long-term emotional well-being
Why combine books and LEGO bricks?
We harness the power of LEGO bricks to bring a dynamic and hands-on learning component to each month's kit. After children read the book, they use LEGO bricks to reflect on and create builds related to the story's theme.
Plus, building with LEGO bricks:
✓ Improves fine motor skills and finger strength
✓ Fosters resilience and perseverance
✓ Promotes creative thinking
✓ Develops spatial awareness
Hey There, I'm Katie!
I empower busy parents and teachers to foster children's social and emotional learning through quality literature, Socratic discussion, and high-interest, hands-on activities that make learning enjoyable and accessible to all.
After completing a master's degree in education and a PhD focused on children's literacy development, I transitioned into homeschooling my children.
One of the most rewarding aspects of my parenting journey has been helping my kids develop the character traits, social skills, and emotional regulation that will propel them into a successful adulthood.
Now, my mission is to empower YOU by offering simple-to-use tools you can use to promote your children's social and emotional growth.