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Geaux BUILD Louisiana, led by young entrepreneur Cade, is promoting creativity and STEM education via engaging LEGO activities. The organization offers themed events for families, collaborates with schools on unique educational programs, and aims to foster community connections through innovative play experiences, including a LEGO reading curriculum. This initiative extends its reach to memory care organizations, helping individuals reconnect with LEGO play while enhancing cognitive functions. A LEGO and latte event is set to further community engagement, making learning fun and interactive for all ages.
Shreveport—Geaux BUILD Louisiana is making strides in promoting creativity and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education through the engaging world of LEGO play. Recently, the organization discussed its initiatives in local media, highlighting its dedication to fostering creativity and fun across various community activities.
Owned by a high-achieving young entrepreneur named Cade, Geaux BUILD Louisiana focuses on creating immersive experiences for children and families. Cade, who also manages a physician’s domestic operations agency, leverages his background in early education and collaborations with behavioral therapists specializing in play therapy to enrich the experiences associated with LEGO building.
Geaux BUILD Louisiana offers a range of services, including themed birthday parties, cocktail parties, family nights, and educational days, all centered around LEGO play. By collaborating with local STEM camps, museums, schools, libraries, and daycares, the organization has integrated over 10,000 separated LEGO elements of various colors and sizes into its programs, facilitating unique themed building activities.
When schools engage with Geaux BUILD Louisiana for educational purposes, the organization tailors its offerings to enhance student learning. For instance, if a school is focused on aquatic environments, Geaux BUILD provides blue and green LEGOs to encourage students to construct representations of ponds, frogs, or ducks. This approach not only makes learning interactive but also fun and engaging for children as they incorporate hands-on building into their education.
The use of LEGO as an educational tool has historical roots dating back to the late 19th century, and it has evolved to become a prominent brand since its founding in 1932. Geaux BUILD Louisiana is building on that legacy by conducting collaborative projects with art therapists, including one at Brentwood, to explore how LEGO play can be integrated into expressive art therapy—a beneficial approach that could contribute positively to emotional development.
Additionally, Geaux BUILD Louisiana extends its reach to memory care organizations like Holy Angels, where individuals with cognitive impairments reconnect with LEGO play after many years. This engagement has been effective in evoking childhood memories and enhancing fine motor skills and cognitive functions among participants.
In further developmental efforts, Cade and a local teacher named Miss Patty have joined forces to create a LEGO reading curriculum aimed at teaching literacy skills through building activities. This innovative approach showcases the organization’s vision to expand the use of LEGO applications beyond traditional age restrictions, making them effective learning tools for all ages.
To facilitate community engagement, Cade has established a Facebook group called Geaux Build La Krewe, inviting parents and adult LEGO enthusiasts to connect and share experiences. This social platform aims to strengthen community bonds while providing a designated space for families to meet and enjoy collaborative LEGO building activities.
Cade, who is approaching 25 years of age, combines his extensive experience in education, libraries, and behavioral therapy with his passion for LEGO to inspire creativity and learning within the Shreveport community. He also operates a licensed resale store that specializes in mint-condition LEGO products, offering enthusiasts and collectors opportunities to expand their collections.
As part of its commitment to fostering community involvement, Geaux BUILD Louisiana will host a LEGO and latte building event on August 1, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Families and caregivers are encouraged to participate; however, they must have a parent or guardian present and sign a liability waiver. This event promises to be an engaging combination of creativity and community interaction.
For those interested in learning more about the various party packages and services offered, Geaux BUILD Louisiana maintains a LinkTree, where additional information can be found.
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