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| | = '''Take a mindful break with LEGO!''' = | | = '''Take a mindful break with LEGO!''' = |
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| + | Join me every third Friday of the month from 12:30–1:00 PM ET for a relaxed, creative session where we build, unwind, and connect. |
| − | ==== Join me every third Friday of the month from 12:30–1:00 PM ET for a relaxed, creative session where we build, unwind, and connect. ====
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| | 🧘♀️ No instructions, no pressure! Just bring your own LEGO and build whatever you like. | | 🧘♀️ No instructions, no pressure! Just bring your own LEGO and build whatever you like. |
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| | 🎥 [https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_ZWI3YTMwZmItMzAyZi00NDMyLWE5ZmYtOTNhZDhkYjUxM2I5%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22b72ac62f-06d5-4cd5-824e-ee92319a4676%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22e121f76e-dbd6-43eb-8116-40ee5b3be9be%22%7d Join via MS Teams] – camera optional, fun guaranteed. | | 🎥 [https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_ZWI3YTMwZmItMzAyZi00NDMyLWE5ZmYtOTNhZDhkYjUxM2I5%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22b72ac62f-06d5-4cd5-824e-ee92319a4676%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22e121f76e-dbd6-43eb-8116-40ee5b3be9be%22%7d Join via MS Teams] – camera optional, fun guaranteed. |
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| − | == 🧩 '''''Let’s play, relax, and recharge together!''''' == | + | === 🧩 Let’s play, relax, and recharge together! === |
| − | '''[https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_ZWI3YTMwZmItMzAyZi00NDMyLWE5ZmYtOTNhZDhkYjUxM2I5%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22b72ac62f-06d5-4cd5-824e-ee92319a4676%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22e121f76e-dbd6-43eb-8116-40ee5b3be9be%22%7d Lego Mindful Building - Monthly Drop-In Sessions | Meeting-Join | Microsoft Teams]'''
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| − | == Description: == | + | == 🏗️ Description == |
| − | | + | LEGO Mindful Building – Monthly Drop-in Sessions: |
| − | === 🏗️ LEGO Mindful Building – Monthly Drop-in Sessions ===
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| | * '''Hosted by:''' [mailto:olga.novoa@ised-isde.gc.ca Olga Novoa, User Experience Designer at ISED] | | * '''Hosted by:''' [mailto:olga.novoa@ised-isde.gc.ca Olga Novoa, User Experience Designer at ISED] |
| | * '''Inspired by:''' https://wiki.gccollab.ca/Convergence | | * '''Inspired by:''' https://wiki.gccollab.ca/Convergence |
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| | * '''Where:''' [https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_ZWI3YTMwZmItMzAyZi00NDMyLWE5ZmYtOTNhZDhkYjUxM2I5%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22b72ac62f-06d5-4cd5-824e-ee92319a4676%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22e121f76e-dbd6-43eb-8116-40ee5b3be9be%22%7d Microsoft Teams] | | * '''Where:''' [https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_ZWI3YTMwZmItMzAyZi00NDMyLWE5ZmYtOTNhZDhkYjUxM2I5%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22b72ac62f-06d5-4cd5-824e-ee92319a4676%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22e121f76e-dbd6-43eb-8116-40ee5b3be9be%22%7d Microsoft Teams] |
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| − | === 🌟 Purpose ===
| + | == 🌟 Purpose == |
| | A calm, creative space for public servants to: | | A calm, creative space for public servants to: |
| | * Unwind and reset during the workday | | * Unwind and reset during the workday |
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| | * Build freely or follow a simple monthly template | | * Build freely or follow a simple monthly template |
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| − | === 🧘♀️ How It Works ===
| + | == 🧘♀️ How It Works == |
| | No instructions, no pressure, just play! | | No instructions, no pressure, just play! |
| | * All levels and expertise | | * All levels and expertise |
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| | * No need to finish anything, this is about the process, not the product | | * No need to finish anything, this is about the process, not the product |
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| − | === 🏗️ Tiny Build Ideas for Monthly Sessions ===
| + | == 🏗️ Tiny Build Ideas for Monthly Sessions == |
| | Here are some simple, creative ideas using generic LEGO bricks: | | Here are some simple, creative ideas using generic LEGO bricks: |
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| − | # [https://mega.nz/folder/tt1WQYbJ#OgDCm2287IZem8glpFNN_w/folder/Ao1AgTjB Watermelon Slice] 🍉 – ''Use red, green, and black bricks to mimic a juicy wedge'' | + | # [https://mega.nz/folder/tt1WQYbJ#OgDCm2287IZem8glpFNN_w/folder/Ao1AgTjB Watermelon Slice] 🍉 – Use red, green, and black bricks to mimic a juicy wedge |
| − | # [https://mega.nz/folder/tt1WQYbJ#OgDCm2287IZem8glpFNN_w Ice Cream Cone] 🍦 – ''Stack tan and pastel bricks to create a cone with a scoop'' | + | # [https://mega.nz/folder/tt1WQYbJ#OgDCm2287IZem8glpFNN_w Ice Cream Cone] 🍦 – Stack tan and pastel bricks to create a cone with a scoop |
| − | # [https://mega.nz/folder/tt1WQYbJ#OgDCm2287IZem8glpFNN_w Mini Robot] 🤖 – ''Use grey and blue bricks for a tiny tech friend'' | + | # [https://mega.nz/folder/tt1WQYbJ#OgDCm2287IZem8glpFNN_w Mini Robot] 🤖 – Use grey and blue bricks for a tiny tech friend |
| − | # [https://mega.nz/folder/tt1WQYbJ#OgDCm2287IZem8glpFNN_w Lego Duck] 🦆 – ''A classic 4-brick duck (great for beginners!)'' | + | # [https://mega.nz/folder/tt1WQYbJ#OgDCm2287IZem8glpFNN_w Lego Duck] 🦆 – A classic 4-brick duck (''great for beginners!'') |
| − | # [https://mega.nz/folder/tt1WQYbJ#OgDCm2287IZem8glpFNN_w Rocket Ship] 🚀 – ''A vertical build with fins and a pointed top'' | + | # [https://mega.nz/folder/tt1WQYbJ#OgDCm2287IZem8glpFNN_w Rocket Ship] 🚀 – A vertical build with fins and a pointed top |
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| | == 🪜 Joining == | | == 🪜 Joining == |
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| | == 📅 Recurring Teams Invite == | | == 📅 Recurring Teams Invite == |
| − | [https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_ZWI3YTMwZmItMzAyZi00NDMyLWE5ZmYtOTNhZDhkYjUxM2I5%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22b72ac62f-06d5-4cd5-824e-ee92319a4676%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22e121f76e-dbd6-43eb-8116-40ee5b3be9be%22%7d Lego Mindful Building – Monthly Drop-In Sessions, take place in English 12:30–1:00 PM ET on the third Friday of each month.]
| + | Lego Mindful Building – Monthly Drop-In Sessions, take place in English 12:30–1:00 PM ET via MS Teams on the third Friday of each month. |
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| | If you can't join right at 12:30 PM, you are welcome to join the call later! | | If you can't join right at 12:30 PM, you are welcome to join the call later! |
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| | == 🧰 Resources == | | == 🧰 Resources == |
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| | === 🛠️ Free LEGO Mini Build Instructions === | | === 🛠️ Free LEGO Mini Build Instructions === |
| − | [https://mega.nz/folder/tt1WQYbJ#OgDCm2287IZem8glpFNN_w The first place to start is this free LEGO mini build instructions database where you can search and download thousands of free LEGO guides!] | + | [https://mega.nz/folder/tt1WQYbJ#OgDCm2287IZem8glpFNN_w The first place to start is this free LEGO mini build instructions database where you can search and download thousands of free LEGO guides! ] |
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| | From 2008-2020, LEGO offered monthly free mini build instructions that are super easy to build with generic LEGO pieces. Somebody collected over 12 years' worth of these free guides, and you can [https://mega.nz/folder/tt1WQYbJ#OgDCm2287IZem8glpFNN_w view & download them all] here! With only a handful of generic pieces, you'll learn how to build a frog, truck, airplane, or something similar. | | From 2008-2020, LEGO offered monthly free mini build instructions that are super easy to build with generic LEGO pieces. Somebody collected over 12 years' worth of these free guides, and you can [https://mega.nz/folder/tt1WQYbJ#OgDCm2287IZem8glpFNN_w view & download them all] here! With only a handful of generic pieces, you'll learn how to build a frog, truck, airplane, or something similar. |
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| | === 📲 Free LEGO Instructions App === | | === 📲 Free LEGO Instructions App === |
| − | [https://www.heyitsfree.net/lego-brickit-app-scan LEGO has a new app called Brickit] that scans your pile of bricks and tells you what you can build🚀👩🚀 | + | [https://www.heyitsfree.net/lego-brickit-app-scan LEGO has a new app called Brickit] that scans your pile of bricks and tells you what you can build, 🚀 It’s what my 5-year-old self always dreamed of! 👩🚀 |
| − | [[File:Astronaut.jpg|alt=5 years old me|left|thumb|It’s what my 5-year-old self always dreamed of!]] | + | [[File:Astronaut.jpg|alt=|left|thumb|300x300px]] |