Bricks4Kidz-Northern Virginia

09/24/2018

Did you know that besides exploring S.T.E.M. concepts, Bricks 4 Kidz® classes and programs reinforce important classroom skills such as organization and following directions? https://goo.gl/mxitWk

09/21/2018

These Quirky-Looking Glasses Promise To Relieve Motion Sickness

Ever get to feeling a little queasy in the car or on the plane? These odd-looking glasses might help. Would you wear them?

The hundreds of thousands of people who suffer from motion sickness have a long list of activities they dread — and often avoid altogether. This includes long-distance airplane travel, road-trips, carnival rides, and, in the more severe cases, even certain movies and video games. However, if the F...

09/19/2018

THE NEW LEGO® TECHNIC™ BUGATTI CHIRON

What makes the new LEGO® Technic™ Bugatti Chiron 1:8 scale super car so cool? The details. That's also one of the things that makes learning with LEGO® Bricks at Bricks 4 Kidz® so fun.

LEGO Group and Bugatti Automobiles S.A.S. have today revealed the new LEGO® Technic™ Bugatti Chiron. The 1:8 scale super car will be available from June 1.

09/17/2018

Alan Alda once said, "The creative is the place where no one else has ever been. You have to leave the city of your comfort and go into the wilderness of your intuition. What you'll discover will be wonderful. What you'll discover is yourself." We're all about helping kids discover that something wonderful.

09/14/2018

You want to do all those fun activities you find on the Internet with your kids. But sometimes it's hard to find the time to get everything together, much less actually complete the project. This DIY kit can help! https://goo.gl/rzdgXW

09/12/2018

When you're stuck on what to do

Do you ever find yourself at a loss for what to do next?

Do you ever find yourself at a loss for what to do next?

09/10/2018

Vince Gowmon said, “You cannot make people learn. You can only provide the right conditions for learning to happen.” Providing the right conditions for kids to learn is what we are dedicated to doing every single day! https://goo.gl/mxitWk

09/07/2018

Are you pretty good at hide and seek? This colony of penguins might be better. Ecologist Heather Lynch found the 1.5 million Adélie penguins on the Danger Islands after studying NASA satellite imagery, according to DOGOnews.

09/05/2018

We know the sun's hot. Really hot. But it's pretty cool too - at least when it comes to what it can do! Share this cool info about hot solar power jobs with your child. (Then let us help get them excited about STEM!) https://goo.gl/myJwwx

09/03/2018

Thank you for your hard work!

08/27/2018

A curious kid is a learning kid. That's why we make sure there are plenty of exciting opportunities to explore and discover. https://goo.gl/Ms5X49 https://goo.gl/msDKsN

08/24/2018

Learning is fun at Bricks 4 Kidz! Let your kids unlock their potential in one of our STEM based programs.

08/22/2018

Play and creativity for healthy kids

We offer unique, specially-designed projects and incorporate free-play time so that kids can expand their creativity and imagination independently.

We offer unique, specially-designed projects and incorporate free-play time so that kids can expand their creativity and imagination independently.

08/20/2018

If you have a budding architect in your household, add some STEM time to your vacation. Include cool architecture sites in your trip itinerary. (Adults will love them too!) https://goo.gl/RjBmwE

08/17/2018

Ready for a little history lesson? Humpty Dumpty was actually a cannon used in the English Civil War during the 1640s.

08/15/2018

Wouldn't it be great if you could introduce your kids to STEM and architecture concepts all while helping them develop social and emotional skills like teamwork, communication and self-esteem? You can! That's exactly what Bricks 4 Kidz® programs and camps are designed for.

08/13/2018

Why are we so focused on STEM? Science and math prepares students for future success - in both their academic lives and their personal lives, says a study published in the National Bureau of Economic Research. Learn more about the findings in this blog. https://goo.gl/bdZE5V

08/10/2018

Can you believe school will be starting again soon? That means homework is almost here too! Make homework time more productive by setting up a designated homework station. https://goo.gl/qXp1xe

08/08/2018

Congratulations to Shelbi Linsley, who is the winner of our Golf Club Giveaway! Best quote ever when we broke the news to her: "Wow, I have always wanted my own golf clubs!! This Literally is a Dream Come True. Thank you so much. Date night with my hubby every night. Haha. I can hear the green calling my name!" Big thanks to everyone who participated in the contest. We are SO grateful to each of you for being part of our Facebook world.

08/08/2018

. . . And the WINNER of our Golf Club Giveaway is . . . coming soon! We're in the process of contacting the winner. Expect to see an announcement later this week. If you happen to see an email in your inbox from us, we highly recommend opening it. It probably contains some amazing news. We'll have more information about the winner coming soon. Good luck!

08/08/2018

Summer dragging on?

Let us help you through the home stretch.

Let us help you through the home stretch.

08/06/2018

At Bricks 4 Kidz® we love to inspire creativity so that kids can shine like the stars they are.

08/04/2018

Better hurry! It's the last weekend of our PGA Championship Golf Club Contest. We have two sets of Callaway Strata Ultimate golf clubs up for grabs. Simply fill in the blank to this question . . . I would rather be golfing than ___________ . . . and click on the link to enter. We'll be picking the winner on Tuesday. Good luck! https://goo.gl/UMkS8n

08/03/2018

Which red dot is bigger? Don't be tricked! This is an example of the Ebbinghaus illusion, an optical illusion of relative size perception.

08/01/2018

Did you know we have classes, camps and programs designed for children ages 3-13+? Whether you have a preschooler or an early teen, we have something they'll love! Find a class near you: https://goo.gl/gWXr99

07/31/2018

Anyone interested in a new set of clubs? We're giving away two 18-piece sets of Callaway Strata Ultimate golf clubs for the upcoming PGA Championship. All you have to do is like this post and click on the contest link below. And if you want to post a pic of your worn-out clubs to earn sympathy points, that's totally allowed. Good luck! https://goo.gl/UMkS8n

07/30/2018

John Goodwin, head of the Lego Foundation, supports play-based education. His concern? That the loss of play time means children don't have the opportunities to develop critical thinking and problem solving skills on their own, via BBC News.

07/27/2018

Lego's new 6,020-piece Harry Potter Hogwarts set is spellbinding

This is BRICKTASTIC!!!

It is truly magical.

07/27/2018

LEGO® Bricks aren't just for kids. They’re not just for kids. See what these LEGO® Certified Professionals have done with their passion. https://goo.gl/KzAcim

07/25/2018

Time for a little fun! We're looking for amazing golf courses, whether they be local or exotic. What's your dream destination? Simply tag your favorite course in the comments, then click on the contest link for a chance to win two sets of Callaway Strata Ultimate Golf Clubs. One set for you. The other for a friend. We'll be giving away the clubs in time for the PGA Championship. https://goo.gl/UMkS8n

07/25/2018

5 must-haves for your summer schedule

Did you know that following a schedule even in summer can be good for kids?

Did you know that following a schedule even in summer can be good for kids?

07/23/2018

Pearson researchers and the Partnership for 21st Century Learning (P21) found that "strengthening students' collaboration skills can also enhance their prospects for employment and job advancement" later. Give your child an edge. Collaboration is a key component of Bricks 4 Kidz® camps and programs.

07/20/2018

Are you a Minecraft whiz? Try your hand at this quiz. https://goo.gl/XVC2uK

07/19/2018

How about a little more of this? Now THAT'S what summer is all about. Just a friendly reminder that we're giving away two sets of Callaway Strata Ultimate Golf Clubs. One set goes to you. The other goes to a friend. All you have to do is tag a friend and click on the link below. Super easy. And if you'd rather be golfing than doing what you're doing now, go ahead and shout FORE and hit that like button. :) We'll be giving away the clubs in time for the PGA Championship. https://goo.gl/UMkS8n

07/18/2018

Lego fans build amazing 96,764-brick mosaic of Richard III

King Richard III has been portrayed by Laurence and Olivier and Al Pacino. But this depiction might be the best (for LEGO® Bricks fans, anyway)!

Total value of the Lego bricks is more than £10k

07/17/2018

With the PGA Championship just a month away, we're giving away a complete set of Callaway Strata Ultimate Golf Clubs for you and a friend. That's right. Two sets. We want to get you and a friend on the green . . . in style. All you have to do is tag the person you want to share nine holes with, then click the link below. Good luck! We'll pick the winner during the week of the championship. https://goo.gl/UMkS8n

07/16/2018

“The true sign of intelligence is not knowledge, but imagination!” ~ Albert Einstein

We love inspiring creativity and imagination.

07/13/2018

Making ideas into reality at MIT's 'Future Factory'

Hugh Herr: "You know, the best way to predict the future is to invent it." That's what they're doing in the MIT Media Lab, and LEGO® is one of the companies in its consortium.

For more than 30 years, MIT has been recruiting people with crazy ideas to work in their Media Lab, where life-changing inventions are created. 60 Minutes got a peek at what they're working on now

07/11/2018

Dream big

How can we inspire our kids to dream big? These quotes are a great starting point.

How can we inspire our kids to dream big? These quotes are a great starting point.

07/09/2018

Worried about robots taking your kid's future job? Look at it this way: someone has to make the robots AND write the code that makes those robots work! Maybe it's time to sign your child up for a Bricks 4 Kidz® coding or robotics class. Just sayin'. https://goo.gl/mxitWk

07/06/2018

Amaze your friends with this cool math trick. All you need is a calendar! https://goo.gl/k3uToh

07/05/2018

Happy Fourth of July! We'll be closed on the holiday itself, but we hope you have a great time with friends and family!

07/04/2018

Let your kids have a blast "camping" this summer! At a Bricks 4 Kidz® camp, that is. It's the perfect mix of fun and (learning) games. https://goo.gl/mxitWk

06/27/2018

Dream big

How can we inspire our kids to dream big? These quotes are a great starting point.

How can we inspire our kids to dream big? These quotes are a great starting point.

06/25/2018

You'll be amazed by what your child learns with the Bricks 4 Kidz® pre-school curriculum. From letter recognition to fine and gross-motor skills, DUPLO® Bricks make learning fun. https://goo.gl/Ms5X49 https://goo.gl/1KqkTu