Kris had conducted a parent-child bonding workshop at a primary school in Nov 2010 using Lego Serious Play methodology. Parents and children built models to show their ideas of what “Quality Time” means. It was amazing for parents to discover that the child’s idea of “Quality Time” is often different from theirs.
One mum came up to Kris and told her that she never knew that her dressing mattered to her son. He wanted her to dress up and look good. This may seem so trivial but it’s the first time her son had told her his likes and dislikes. It was an eye-opener, especially for the parents.
With Lego Serious Play, the children didn’t feel “judged” and they were able to share their ideas openly. Parents heard their children share their ideas and were very surprised at the outcome.
This would be an excellent workshop for parents and teens as well, where communication is often a “BIG” issue.
About kristay
Kris is the Principal Consultant of BOING! Consultancy. She is an inspirational speaker and workshop facilitator who is passionate about maximizing and unlocking the full creativity and potential of children and adults alike. Kris has a degree in Business Administration.
Kris is a master public speaker and an effective leader. She is also a certified facilitator for Lego Serious PlayTM. In her capacity as the Area Governor with Toastmasters International in 2008, she mentored many club leaders, and provided supportive and constructive feedback to fellow toastmasters.
Kris has been working with the Gifted Education Branch, Ministry of Education, Singapore, to conduct public speaking workshops for the gifted pupils. She has received very positive feedback from the participants. She has also been engaged by the Republic Polytechnic to help students in their presentation skills.
In Jan 2011, Kris had conducted training for MOE teachers using Lego as a tool to teach National Education. She was also a judge for the First Lego League Competition held at the Singapore Science Centre on 22 Jan 2011.
Kris had conducted a parent-child bonding workshop at a primary school in Nov 2010 using Lego Serious Play methodology. Parents and children built models to show their ideas of what “Quality Time” means. It was amazing for parents to discover that the child’s idea of “Quality Time” is often different from theirs.
Hi Kristay
Thanks for an interesting article.
Wow it is amazing what is in kids’ minds once we start to really ask them, or simply give them the space to open up.
Lego is such a great educational toy and a tool for so many things, not just simply building or following instructions.
Thanks for a great story and good luck with what you are doing.
Cheers
Inger
Hi Kris,
Aside from registering my daughter and son for your workshop (Secrets of Public Speaking & The Art of Storytelling Workshop), can I find out more on the Parent-Child Bonding Using Lego Serious Play?
Currently I’m helping out in Anderson Primary in the Parents Link Group. And I feel your workshop can be useful for them.
Let me know what is required as Anderson is under SFE program from MCYS.
Best regards,
Hendy Shi