History Teacher Builds Creativity & Connection with LEGO

Описание: The Surprising Ways LEGO Creativity Boosts Curiosity and Confidence
In episode 290 of Gratitude Geek, host Kandas Rodarte sits down with Eric Archer, a middle school history teacher and lifelong LEGO builder, to explore how a pile of bricks can spark more than just play. They dive into LEGO’s impact on creativity, problem-solving, and STEM learning—especially for girls in light of LEGO’s new “She Built That” campaign. Eric shares how conventions like Brick World build community, why family LEGO nights matter, and how play itself can be a surprising form of self-care. Together, they connect the dots between curiosity, education, and the restorative power of creativity.

Learn
🧩LEGO builds more than castles—it builds problem-solving skills.
🧩Encouraging girls in LEGO opens doors to STEM confidence.
🧩Conventions like Brick World celebrate imagination and connection.
🧩Play doubles as family bonding and self-care.
🧩Logistics in LEGO mirror lessons from history and industry.
🧩Curiosity is the secret sauce for learning at any age.

Connect
Eric's YouTube: ‪@LEGO_and_History‬
She Built That:    • 📣 She Built That 🎤💥 LEGO | Music Video  
Full Show Notes: http://kandasrodarte.com/290

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Chapters
00:00 LEGO and Childhood Development
06:00 A Teacher’s Take on Creativity in the Classroom
11:00 Why Girls in LEGO Matters
15:00 Problem-Solving: From History to Building Bricks
20:00 Teaching vs. Content Creation
25:00 Family Bonding Through LEGO
30:00 Accessibility and Affordable Play
33:00 LEGO as Self-Care and STEM Gateway
36:00 Rethinking History Education