LEGO isn’t just child’s play—it’s a tool for curiosity, confidence, and connection. In episode 290 of Gratitude Geek, host Kandas Rodarte sits down with Eric Archer, a middle school history teacher, lifelong LEGO builder, and dad of four, to explore how creativity with bricks shapes problem-solving skills and family bonding.

From LEGO’s new “She Built That” campaign to conventions like Brick World, Eric shares how play inspires STEM engagement for girls, strengthens community, and even acts as self-care. Discover surprising ways creativity and curiosity can fuel both learning and personal growth.

Learn

• LEGO builds more than castles—it builds problem-solving skills.
• Encouraging girls in LEGO opens doors to STEM confidence.
• Conventions like Brick World celebrate imagination and connection.
• Play doubles as family bonding and self-care.
• Logistics in LEGO mirror lessons from history and industry.
• Curiosity is the secret sauce for learning at any age.

Connect

• Eric on YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/@LEGO_and_History 
• LEGO She Built That:  https://www.lego.com/en-us/she-built-that 
• Full Show Notes: https://kandasrodarte.com/290

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Chapters
00:00 LEGO and Childhood Development
06:00 A Teacher’s Take on Creativity in the Classroom
11:00 Why Girls in LEGO Matters
15:00 Problem-Solving: From History to Building Bricks
20:00 Teaching vs. Content Creation
25:00 Family Bonding Through LEGO
30:00 Accessibility and Affordable Play
33:00 LEGO as Self-Care and STEM Gateway
36:00 Rethinking History Education

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