Innovation Station - FLL Explore

Ignite a Love for STEM in Your Child!

Does your child have a natural curiosity, a love for building, or a budding interest in how things work? The FIRST LEGO League Explore program is the perfect, engaging introduction for students in 2nd through 4th grade to the exciting world of STEM. It's designed to build foundational skills in a fun, hands-on environment, setting them up for future success.

Simple Structure, Big Impact

Team Size: Teams are small and supportive, typically made up of 3-4 students, ages 6-10 (grades 2-4), guided by 2 adult coaches.
Time Commitment: Designed to be manageable for young families, generally requiring only 1 hour per week from late September until early February.
Cost to Participate: An affordable $50 per student helps cover program materials and event participation.
Meeting Times: Flexible meeting times are determined by the coaches after teams are formed, to best suit everyone's schedules.

What is FLL Explore?

Hands-On Discovery Through Play

In FIRST LEGO League Explore, children are introduced to the fundamentals of engineering through creative, project-based learning. Each year, teams embark on a new scientific adventure, challenged to:

Research a real-world scientific topic that's relevant and exciting for their age group.
Present their discoveries in the form of a collaborative team poster, fostering early communication skills.
Use familiar LEGO bricks to design, build, and even code a LEGO robot to create a unique solution to a real-world problem.
The season culminates in a celebratory event where teams proudly share their robot models and research posters with the community, building confidence and a sense of accomplishment.

Nurturing Essential Skills for a Bright Future

FIRST LEGO League Explore is more than just building with LEGOs; it's about building character and crucial developmental skills. Through this program, your child will:

Spark an early interest in science and technology through engaging, interactive activities.

Develop basic design and engineering skills with a hands-on approach, utilizing the familiarity and fun of LEGO building.

Learn introductory Scratch programming concepts, laying a foundation for computational thinking.

Foster teamwork and collaboration as they work together to solve challenges.

Boost creativity and problem-solving abilities by designing unique solutions.

Build confidence as they present their work and see their ideas come to life.

Ready to see your child's curiosity flourish and their confidence grow?

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