Kyler Jones of Sophia, North Carolina, participates in a “Brick Math with Dr. D” lesson at his home.
HIGH POINT, N.C., April 8, 2020 – High Point University’s Dr. Shirley Disseler, STEM coordinator and associate professor of elementary and middle grades education, and HPU students have created an online math class for children to access while they’re home from school during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Parents and children in grades K-8 are encouraged to access “Brick Math with Dr. D” by visiting this website.
In each video, Disseler uses LEGO bricks and base plates to teach children subtraction, addition, multiplication and other engaging activities.
“The more creative we can make math, the more students will want to engage, and using the LEGO bricks motivates and reaches all levels of learners,” says Disseler. “Making this accessible for kids and parents now allows students to watch and practice with me in ways they have not previously been able to do.”
If you would like to participate but do not have the supplies, you can order them from this website or by visiting your local Walmart to purchase basic LEGO bricks and base plates.