We kicked off November with a fun time building together! We started with mini builds about Thanksgiving, Pilgrims, leaves, and other late fall themes. Then we moved to our challenge build – Show Me the Inside. The kids were told…
We had lots of fun in November with our Lego creations! We started with our mini build kits, and encouraged the kids to build things that related to Thanksgiving, teddy bears, Veterans Day and Children’s Book Week, including their favorite…
Friday the 20th found us at Johnson County Community College for a performance of by the Kevin Locke Native Dance Ensemble. This program was a wonderful way to celebrate Native American Heritage Month, as well as to learn more about…
On November 18th we toured the recently remodeled National Toy and Miniature Museum. The museum has a wonderful collection of toys from the past through to recent times. Our tour began in the miniatures, which we learned are not toys,…
On the 12th we enjoyed bowling at Park Lanes in Shawnee! The kids had a great time practicing their bowling skills and enjoyed time relaxing with friends. Thanks to Park Lanes and the families who attended for a great time!
On the 9th we toured the latest exhibit at Prairie Fire Museum – The Horse. This exhibit explored the relationship between humans and horses, and how horses have had an impact on human history. The tour started with the kids…
On Wednesday the 4th we visited the Nelson-Atkins Museum for an American Indian art workshop. The kids toured the museum to view how American Indian cultures used color and pattern to communicate. Then we went to an art classroom so…
For our November Lego Club meeting, the kids were encouraged to build things that made them think of Thanksgiving, as well as things that celebrate aviation and all things that fly. After that, we had free building time. Here is…
We had a great November meeting with all kinds of detailed creations! We started with the mini build kits and made some November-themed creations – Thanksgiving food and turkeys, flags for Veterans’ Day, and a few story-worthy creations in honor…
Our November meeting celebrated both Thanksgiving and National Aviation Month. The kids made an interesting array of flying vehicles that they would like to fly, and some very nice looking Thanksgiving tables for eating great foods! For our mini build,…