Creative Activities and Events
Learn more about creative activities and events here!
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Origami
Origami is the Japanese art of folding paper into decorative shapes and figures. By following instructions, you could essentially make any figure from inanimate objects to cute animals. This activity can be fun and interactive while also serving as a meditative method.
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Verbal accommodations : Origami can cater to both verbal and nonverbal individuals. While making masterpieces, you can talk to others around you or silently fold.
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Visual accommodations : Origami is typically associated with bright and bold colored paper. However, if colored paper is too overwhelming, one can always use neutral colored paper.
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LEGO Building
LEGO, a popular line of plastic construction toys, allows users to build a wide range of structures using interlocking bricks. Playing with LEGOs offers numerous benefits, including enhancing creativity, improving fine motor skills, and fostering problem-solving abilities. Additionally, building with LEGOs can help develop spatial awareness and encourage collaborative play, making it a valuable educational tool for children and adults alike.
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Considerations for neurodivergent individuals : Neurodiverse individuals often need to manage sensory sensitivities, navigate social interactions, and maintain routines to help reduce anxiety. They may use preferred communication methods, like visual aids or alternative devices, and develop strategies for self-regulation, such as mindfulness or physical activity. Environmental adaptations, such as quiet spaces and flexible seating, along with strong support systems and self-advocacy, are also crucial to ensure access to necessary accommodations and resources in various settings. These considerations help them navigate daily life more comfortably and effectively.
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LEGO Events :​​​
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Locations of LEGO
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San Jose, Mountain View, and Sunnyvale Lego Camp
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LEGO Ambassador Network
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Anime
Anime is a style of Japanese animation, typically known for its colorful graphics, depicting vibrant characters in action-filled plots often with fantastic or futuristic themes. Anime can inspire adults and children to explore another culture, providing insight into Japanese traditions, language, history, and social norms. Many anime series incorporate educational themes and lessons, such as teamwork, perseverance, and problem-solving. Some anime, particularly those aimed at children, can also teach valuable moral and ethical lessons.
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Considerations for Neurodivergent Individuals : Some neurodivergent individuals may find the colorful graphics and action-filled plots to be overstimulating. These individuals may find it helpful to watch calmer, slower-paced anime such as Studio Ghibli films. Neurodivergent people may find relatability in anime characters, as many of them exist in their own world, are obsessed with certain interests, or have difficulty communicating with neurotypical people.
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Animating
Animating is an exciting, creative, and interactive activity. Animating is the skill of making drawings come to life on the screen.
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Animation Events :
