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Q: My child is 4 but they have been building LEGO since they were 3 and can do sets of ages 7+ can they not join Bricks Challenge?
Q: My child is 4 but they have been building LEGO since they were 3 and can do sets of ages 7+ can they not join Bricks Challenge?
Answer: Our classes are educational, we are not a building club, therefore LEGO building ability is not the deciding factor when selecting a class. Children in Bricks Challenge need an understanding of simple maths, addition, subtraction and multiplication. They need a level of spatial understanding that allows them to discuss the technical elements of the model. Because of this that we do not allow children who are in Reception or Year 1 to attend Bricks Challenge.
Q: How many students in each class?
Q: How many students in each class?
Answer: Our class sizes are capped at 16 students for the Bricks Challenge and 12 students in the Big Builders program. These smaller class sizes allow our teachers to give each student the individual attention and recognition they deserve to achieve their personal best.
Q: How long do the classes run for?
Q: How long do the classes run for?
Answer: Bricks Challenge classes run for 60 to 75 minutes, and the Big Builders classes run for 30 to 45 minutes.
Q: Do the children take the models home?
Q: Do the children take the models home?
Answer: No. Children build from our specially designed kits. These kits are used at all our classes and therefore we cannot allow the children to keep the models. Children do, take home what they learn, which includes principles of physics, mathematics and engineering.
Q: Can my child join any time of the year?
Q: Can my child join any time of the year?
Answer: No. Children build from our specially designed kits. These kits are used at all our classes and therefore we cannot allow the children to keep the models. Children do, take home what they learn, which includes principles of physics, mathematics and engineering.
Q. What age can my child start attending e² Young Engineers classes?
Q. What age can my child start attending e² Young Engineers classes?
Answer: We recommend children between the ages of 3-5 attend our Big Builders program. Our Bricks Challenge program is suitable for ages 6 – 8 and Galileo is for 9 to 11. If you are unsure or concerned, please give us a call and we will be more than happy to discuss the suitability for your child.
Q. My child is a little unsure if they want to attend. Can we try out some classes?
Q. My child is a little unsure if they want to attend. Can we try out some classes?
Answer: Yes. If positions are available, we can offer a trial class for your child. If your child is happy to continue after trying a class, you can then proceed with booking to the remainder of the term. Some of our locations are full, however we do hold a waiting list and once we have 8 children interested in a location we will hold a dedicated taster session to allow your child to try out our programs.
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