POLOKWANE – Lego is one of the most recognisable and valuable toys to exist, which is why the Junior Engineers For Africa (Jefa) organisation makes use of them in their workshops.
Jefa hosted a four-day workshop at Mitchell House this week in which Gr to Gr 7 learners had an opportunity to develop their engineering and life skills.
Jefa divisions manager Mimita Mabuza told the Polokwane Review that participation in their workshops allows learners to develop their fine motor skill development, precision skills and coordination.
“At Jefa, we believe children who play with Lego learn to share with others from an early age. Our workshops also teach children basic teamwork and communication skills when working together to achieve a common goal.”
Mimita says Jefa workshops enable children to recognise problems before they occur and allows them to use their problem-solving skills to avoid challenges.
“Most children that have been doing our workshops and projects for a while now know how to follow instructions.”
She urges more schools and parents to encourage play with Lego to enhance their level of thinking. “Your creativity is only limited by your own imagination,” she said.
