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About Us
Learn about our founder, Megan Oteri, our mission, and our commitment to playful learning
Our Workshops
Participate in interactive workshops designed for fun and learning.
Our Programs
Unique Learning
- All Programs
- Storytelling
- Robotics & Coding
- WeDo 2.0
STORYTELLING
Legocies Brick by Brick
Students build a physical representation of their personal legacy brick by brick using LEGO® Education StoryStarter kits…
ROBOTICS & CODING
Space Adventures
A unique workshop in a galaxy not so far away that takes students into outer space…
WEDO 2.0
Sort to Recycle
In this project, students will explore and investigate the question, “How can you improve recycling methods to reduce waste?”
STORYTELLING
Super Heroes Comic Book & Stop Motion Camp
Super villains plotting? Forces of evil set to strike? Is it a city in peril or the neighbor’s kitten stuck in a tree? Who can save them? Up in the sky!..
Storytelling
Legocies Brick by Brick
Students build a physical representation of their personal legacy brick by brick using LEGO® Education StoryStarter kits. Students wil..
Storytelling
Brick-a-Novel — K-12
Students work collaboratively as teams to create a story quilt of key plot points and scenes of short stories, books…
Storytelling
Brick Poetry — K-12
Students construct poetic devices (metaphors, similes) using LEGO bricks designed to be metaphorical and write poems from their engineered 3D poems.
Robotics & Coding
Space Adventures
A unique workshop in a galaxy not so far away that takes students into outer space. Students will construct, then program futuristic robotic
Robotics & Coding
Brick-a-Novel — K-12
Students work collaboratively as teams to create a story quilt of key plot points and scenes of short stories, books…
Robotics & Coding
Brick Poetry — K-12
Students construct poetic devices (metaphors, similes) using LEGO bricks designed to be metaphorical and write poems from their engineered 3D poems.
WeDo 2.0
Speed:
In this project, students will investigate the question, “How can a car go faster?”
WeDo 2.0
Robust Structures:
In this project, students will investigate the question, “What other factors make structures earthquake-resistant?”
WeDo 2.0
Drop and Rescue:
In this project, students will investigate the question, “How can you organize a safety mission after a weather-related hazard?”
WeDo 2.0
Pulling:
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About Brick Scholars
Bringing STEAM learning to life
Brick Scholars is on a mission to revolutionize education through hands-on STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) experiences using the versatile LEGO bricks. Founded in 2015 by Megan Oteri, Brick Scholars has been a pioneer in playful learning, offering engaging programs to learners of all ages. Megan’s passion for education and her commitment to playful learning have driven the development of innovative programs that stimulate creativity, critical thinking, communication, and collaboration.
Brick Scholars’ approach is deeply rooted in research-based educational theories, including LEGO’S® Education pedagogy and Constructionism educational theory, making learning a fun and meaningful journey for everyone.
Inspiring Future
Diverse Learning
Engaging STEAM
Curriculum Integration
Our programs are designed to align with educational standards, including Common Core, Next Generation Science, and National Core Arts standards. We prioritize arts-curriculum integration, enhancing skills in visual art, math, STEM, and language arts.
The Four Cs of 21st Century Learning
At Brick Scholars, we emphasize the Four Cs of 21st Century Learning—Critical Thinking, Communication, Collaboration, and Creativity. Our experiential learning adventures encourage hands-on and minds-on engagement, where play is synonymous with learning.
Meet your instructor
Megan Oteri
Megan Oteri is the CEO of Brick Scholars, a mobile STEAM lab that offers programs to children and adults. She is active with organizations that research, promote and advocate for playful learning such as the LEGO Foundation, Play in Education Development & Learning (PEDAL), and the US Play Coalition. She is a sought after speaker and workshop designer for STEAM, LEGO SERIOUS PLAY, design thinking, playful learning, and creativity conferences and workshops. She has worked with PreK to university level students and educators throughout the United States and globally.
Megan has a Masters Degree in English with a concentration in Creative Writing from East Carolina University and a Bachelors Degree in Special and Elementary Education from Providence College. She is the United States ambassador for the Agency for Cultural Diplomacy.
UPCOMING WORKSHOP
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS
Participants build models of their strengths and how they can propel their organization forward. They identify leadership superpowers and learn to adapt their leadership style. The workshop culminates in a shared landscape of the group’s vehicles.
Learning Outcomes:
- Explore how the LSP methodology promotes equal participant engagement.
- Discover the value of metaphors in addressing real-world problems.
- Harness the power of storytelling to convey complex concepts.
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Harry Potter Workshop
Sandy Ridge
International Day Of Peace Workshop
Garden Activity
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Harry Potter Workshop
Sandy Ridge
International Day Of Peace Workshop
Garden Activity
GIG360
Harry Potter Workshop
Sandy Ridge
International Day Of Peace Workshop
Garden Activity
OUR CORPORATE OFFERINGS
Corporate Teambuilding
Engage your corporate team with our innovative Lego Serious Play and play-based learning experiential programs. At Brick Scholars, we specialize in creating impactful teambuilding experiences that foster creativity, collaboration, and engagement. Our programs are designed to bring your team closer together while igniting their creative potential.
Build-a-Whirligig Kits
Discover the wonder of our Build-a-Whirligig kits, currently available wholesale at select art museums featuring Vollis Simpson sculptures. These kits offer a delightful and creative experience for art enthusiasts of all ages. Stay tuned for our upcoming Whimsy Day kit, an exciting addition to our product line that promises whimsical fun.
K-12 STEAM Programming
Explore our comprehensive K-12 STEAM programming designed to ignite a passion for learning in students of all ages. Our offerings include summer camps, school workshops, residencies, and after-school enrichment programs. Additionally, we provide professional development opportunities for educators, parents, and child development specialists to enhance the learning experience.
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Why Brick Scholars?
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Brick Scholars is mobile innovation lab that helps businesses improve collaboration and creativity through the use of LEGO and much more. We design and facilitate business workshops and teambuilding events that help teams communicate, collaborate and create their way to solutions.
We work with schools and organizations to provide hands-on STEAM enrichment programming for K-12 students.
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Video Gallery
Featured Video
Why Brick Scholars?
- 1:25
- 145 Views
Brick Scholars is mobile innovation lab that helps businesses improve collaboration and creativity through the use of LEGO and much more. We design and facilitate business workshops and teambuilding events that help teams communicate, collaborate and create their way to solutions.
We work with schools and organizations to provide hands-on STEAM enrichment programming for K-12 students.