Session 1 was fantastic! The builders made two constructions, selected a name and developed some norms around sharing. The builders also started using Lego Digital Designer and watched a youtube video on a Jr. Fll team.
Our first build was a free build. It did not take long for the sound effects to start animating the lego constructions as the builders placed their constructions immediately into their imaginations. Ryan constructed a really cool house shape that was loaded with color and the bricks he chose gave the construction a solid feel.
James constructed a rocket powered ship that was really fun. The other children struggled with whether to make rocket sounds or laser sounds. The ship was composed of three colors and it used a wide variety of bricks to construct interesting shapes and textures.
Luke constructed a bilateral symmetrical shape with wings and lasers. The ship used a variety of narrow bricks and only the colors red and white.
We then met for a few minutes to discuss our name. We considered a handful of names but ultimately decided on lego bolts because it sounded like lightening bolts and we liked the image and energy of lightening bolts.
Our second build was focused on making something that felt fast. Ryan made two designs that have inverse color relationships. This was so cool. Again, he used pretty think bricks to make solidly constructed shapes.
James made a tree car with rubber tires, a windshield and bright yellow colors.
Luke used two narrow layers of thin bricks to construct a winger craft with a pilot.
In this picture, Luke is documenting his construction.
In this image, Luke and Ryan are working together to learn about the Lego Digital Designer.
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