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Geaux BUILD Louisiana is revolutionizing engagement in Shreveport by combining LEGO activities with STEM education. Led by young entrepreneur Cade, the organization collaborates with schools and community partners to enhance creativity and social connections through themed building experiences. The initiative also explores therapeutic uses of LEGO for memory enhancement and art therapy, while promoting an educational LEGO reading curriculum. Future events aim to bring families together for fun and learning, showcasing the positive impact of play in personal and educational development.
Shreveport – Geaux BUILD Louisiana is making waves in Shreveport by promoting creativity and social connection through the beloved medium of LEGO. The organization visited KSLA’s studio to share its mission, which focuses on providing engaging activities that combine fun with STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) principles. Led by a young and dynamic entrepreneur, Cade, Geaux BUILD Louisiana offers carefully curated events, including birthday parties, cocktail parties, family nights, and educational days.
Cade, who balances his time managing a physician’s domestic operation agency with his passion for early education, has established an organization that collaborates with a variety of community partners. These include STEM camps, museums, daycares, schools, and libraries, allowing for a broad outreach to families and educators in the area. Through these partnerships, Geaux BUILD Louisiana is able to utilize over 10,000 separate LEGO pieces, sorted by color and size, to create themed building experiences. For instance, when schools are focusing on fresh water, Cade supplies the necessary blue and green bricks to enhance the learning experience.
The love for LEGO is not new for Cade, as he recalls the brand’s history of encouraging creativity since its inception in 1932. In addition to fun events, his work is also taking on therapeutic dimensions. Cade is currently collaborating with an art therapist at Brentwood to explore how LEGO play can be integrated into expressive art therapy. This innovative method aims to help individuals articulate emotions and experiences through building.
Moreover, discussions have been initiated with therapists focused on memory enhancement and quality-of-life care regarding the potential of LEGO in aiding memory recall among elderly people, many of whom grew up playing with these iconic bricks. The organization recognizes the benefits of LEGO not only for fine motor skill development but also for fostering connections through shared creativity.
In an educational capacity, Cade is working with a local teacher, Miss Patty, to develop a LEGO-based reading curriculum. This program is designed to enhance literacy skills and comprehension of instruction manuals through the act of building, effectively merging hands-on learning with critical thinking skills.
To encourage social interaction among families and adult LEGO enthusiasts, Cade initiated a Facebook group called Geaux Build La Krewe. This platform aims to address the absence of social clubs that provide spaces for families to engage and enjoy activities like building LEGO together. The joy of fostering connections through shared activities is a central part of Cade’s vision for Geaux BUILD Louisiana.
At just 25 years old, Cade manages multiple responsibilities while finding solace in his work with LEGO. He views this endeavor as an escape from his primary career, combining his passion for LEGO with educational initiatives and therapeutic practices. Geaux BUILD Louisiana also operates a fully licensed resale store featuring mint-condition LEGO sets, adding another layer to its community involvement.
Looking ahead, Geaux BUILD Louisiana has planned an upcoming event on August 1, inviting families and caregivers to come together to build, play, and connect over LEGOs while enjoying lattes. To participate in this event, attendees must be accompanied by a parent or guardian and complete a liability waiver. More details regarding the organization’s party packages and services can be found on their LinkTree, allowing interested families to explore the wide range of activities available.
By focusing on creativity, community, and education, Geaux BUILD Louisiana is carving out a unique niche in Shreveport, emphasizing the role that play and social connection can have in personal and educational development.
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- Geaux BUILD Louisiana Promotes Creativity in Shreveport
- LSU Health Shreveport’s Medical Education Program Update
- Wikipedia: LEGO
- Google Search: STEM education
- Google Scholar: Creative Play in Education
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