Lego Therapy approach

Playing with legos is a highly preferred activity by most of the boys in my classroom. During freestyle play observation, it has drawn to my attention that the lego approach might help my students to develop the skills needed when playing and interacting with others.

Natasha is my colleague from Sommerville, she has come to our class to help me assess my students using Lego assessment.

Play-based learning is our school-wide goal and a variety of play areas were set up in my classroom. My students are able to access these play activities throughout the day. 

Play is fun and my students are always enjoying themselves. At the same time, it has created challenges for staff by the conflict within the classroom between students. Through my observation and assessment, I visualize my students and their areas for development. 

“Most of my boys are not able to share the same toy.”

My hypothesis is -

If I model and reinforce good social skills through highly preferred play activities then my students will be motivated and likely to learn the skills shown.

If I give my students the opportunities to play I will be able to recognize the skills they need to learn.

If targeted skills are modeled and reinforced through play and fun activities then the students are more likely to recognize them.

If good social skills are practiced consistently throughout the day, then the students are likely to pick up on these skills and use them.

If students are gently challenged in a playful and fun way then the students are more likely to transform.