By Jatniel Cerrito and Minsis Ramos
How did all this started?
The 'A Pair of Hands at the time' project, which started with a humble 10 teams between 2023 and 2024, has now blossomed into a significant initiative of a departamental competition. This year, we have expanded our influence to more Pre-K schools, incorporating vibrant LEGO pieces into our teaching methods. This growth is not just a numerical increase, but a significant leap in our ability to reach and impact more children . This remarkable progress to our collective efforts and sets a promising for the future. The following table shows the direct beneficieries with this project by Mancomunidad in the Intibucá Department.
Direct Impact
Municipal process
Based on these expansions, mayors, parents, teachers worked collaboratively to integrate all the teams into a unique and exciting experience with Lego blocks, an event where children showcase their creativity and problem-solving skills. The competition was organized by four municipal associations, each represented by ten teams, for a total of 40. After completing the regional phases, it was time to select the teams that would compete in the departmental level. What a challenge for the event coordinators! To read more details about this please visit https://hondurasrobot.org/building-a-better-world-piece-by-piece-one-pair-of-hands-at-a-time/
The big departmental competition
This awaited event was held on July 29th, it was a celebration of creativity. Children from various municipal associations, known as mancomunidades astounded us with their imaginative proposals and innovative ideas.
Little gigant between 4-5 years old, accompanied by their parents, teachers, and other members of the educational community, were a sight to behold. Their enthusiasm for bringing their ideas to life was palpable. The different teams, in addition to arriving loaded with a lot of ideas for creating ideal cities, wore personalized t-shirts and caps representing their educational institutions or groups. look at this tender smiles.
These elements not only identified them but also provided a vibrant and eye-catching touch that delighted the spectators. These type of activities, far from being a simple game, become a valuable teaching tool that strengthens essential skills such as logical thinking, imagination, and creativity, while also fostering collaborative work. We delve into this fascinating challenge of building ideal cities with LEGO bricks, full of color, nature, bridges, rivers, homes, schools, traffic lights, and, above all, endless creativity. Kids defenetely lived the moment!
The young engineers brought their ideas to life, turning them into tangible creations with these tiny pieces. Their works, which were a reflection of their emotions and dreams, not only captivated the event's spectators but also left a lasting impression. Four brave teams, winners in their respective communities, became worthy representatives of this exciting competition, securing the top three places and etching their names in history.
Do you want to meet the Winners? Here they are!
These projects promote the active participation of students in the different communities where they are developed. Thanks to the generous donors, more children have had the opportunity to take part in this extraordinary event, showcasing their talents and abilities.
We want to express our special gratitude for the great generosity of the American Embassy in Honduras. Thanks for supporting this significant project through a grant we received last year. All this expansion would not be possible without their help. We hope to continue expanding this opportunities to our little gigants!
