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Creative STEM Workshop

Toy Forge : Build Your Own Toy

Age Group 8+
Duration 2 Hours
Format Hands-On LEGO Workshop

Workshop Objective

Introduce children to fun LEGO model building and basic technology concepts through guided, creative activities. Students also get an early introduction to robotics and simple coding ideas while developing teamwork and confidence.

🎯 Key Learning Outcomes

What students will learn

✅ Understand basic Smart City concepts
✅ Build simple real-world models using LEGO
✅ Get introduced to robotics and coding basics
✅ Explain how different city elements work together
✅ Demonstrate creativity and teamwork
✅ Present ideas with confidence
Workshop Schedule

Session Breakdown

A fun and structured workshop that combines LEGO construction, imaginative play, early robotics concepts, and collaborative storytelling.

Duration Session Topic Activity Goals
10 min Welcome & Icebreaker Introduction to Smart City • Explain Smart City ideas such as safety, environment, and services
• Show examples: ambulance, police, trees, construction
• Spark curiosity
• Connect real-world concepts with play
20 min Session 1: Build Your Smart City LEGO Construction • Build models such as Tree 🌳, Police 🚓, Ambulance 🚑, Excavator 🚧
• Work in teams to create city elements
• Develop creativity
• Improve problem-solving and teamwork
10 min Break & Quick Challenge Mini Design Challenge • Smart City model building using the already built elements • Encourage imagination
• Quick thinking
10 min Session 2: Intro to Robotics Coding & Robot Basics • What is a robot?
• Simple coding demo
• Robot movement/activity
• Introduce coding logic
• Understand cause and effect
20–30 min Session 3: Story Play & Role Play Smart City Story-Play • Create a story using built elements
• Solve a problem scenario such as accident, traffic, or safety issue
• Improve communication
• Build storytelling skills
15–20 min Showcase & Reflection Show & Tell • Present city and story
• Share ideas and explain creations
• Boost confidence
• Encourage expression
Build Ideas

What students can create

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Smart City Elements

Build trees, roads, emergency vehicles, and city service models to understand how a city works together.

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City Safety Models

Create police cars, ambulances, and rescue scenes that connect play with real-world city safety concepts.

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Robot Basics Exploration

Explore simple robot ideas and discover how basic coding and movement can make a model come alive.