Building Resilience Through Play: A LEGO Workshop by Bahay Turo
Last Thursday, May 11, 2023, a remarkable event took place at the Lazada Headquarters. Bahay Turo, in collaboration with LEGO, facilitated a workshop called “Building Resilience Through Play.” With Dr. Angel Belle Dy as the keynote speaker, this engaging and educational workshop attracted an enthusiastic audience, particularly busy moms seeking ways to enhance their children’s resilience. Let’s dive into the details of this inspiring event that highlighted the power of play in fostering resilience in children.
The Importance of Building Resilience
Resilience is a life skill that enables individuals to adapt and bounce back from adversity. In today’s fast-paced world, helping children develop resilience has become a top priority for parents. Recognizing this need, Bahay Turo, the country’s best online tutoring platform, collaborated with LEGO to organize a workshop that explored innovative ways to build resilience through play.
Keynote Speaker: Dr. Angel Belle Dy
Dr. Angel Belle Dy, a renowned child psychologist and expert in child development, graced the event as the keynote speaker. With her expertise and passion for promoting resilience in children, Dr. Angel shared valuable insights and practical strategies for parents to incorporate play-based activities into their children’s lives. Her engaging presentation captivated the audience and provided a solid foundation for the rest of the workshop.
The Workshop: Building Resilience Through Play
The workshop began with an overview on the the role of play in a child’s life and how it contributes to their emotional well-being. Dr Angel took note of the effect of pandemic on children, particularly the way they view relationships within their family and outside. Family is key, Dr. Angel underscored. Parents should be patient and constant and should not expect behavioral changes to happen overnight. While the parents were in talks with Dr. Angel, the children were introduced to various LEGO building sets. Guided by Bahay Turo teachers, the children used the hands-on activities to express their creativity, problem-solving, and resilience.
Practical Takeaways
The workshop concluded with Dr. Angel summarizing the key takeaways and providing practical tips for busy moms to implement resilience-building activities at home. Parents were encouraged to model the behavior they wanted their children to emulate. Playdates were encouraged. Pandemic babies, who did not have the opportunity for early socialization, would eventually catch up on their social skills. Lastly, it was good for parents to know that their struggles were not unique. Everyone had their own parenting worries, and the workshop gave parents inspiration and equipped them with new tools to empower their children through play.
Final Thoughts
The workshop “Building Resilience Through Play” facilitated by Bahay Turo at the Lazada Headquarters was a resounding success. If you’re a busy mom or a caring parent seeking effective strategies to promote resilience in your child, you may want to book a session with Bahay Turo. Teachers on the Bahay Turo platform take a 360 degree view of education and know how to leverage the power of play in helping our children achieve their academic goals. Unleash the power of play and embark on a resilience-building journey with your little ones. With Bahay Turo, parents like us can nurture a future filled with laughter, creativity, and unwavering strength! Explore the classes and workshops on our website now and embark on a play-filled adventure like no other!