Jessica Farrell

Subject(s):

Science, History, Geography

Curriculum Strands:

Story (History), Local Studies (History), Life, society, work and culture in the past (History), Human environments (Geography), Natural environments (Geography), Environmental awareness and care (Geography/Science), Living things (Science)

Counties catered for:

Dublin, Kildare, Laois, Offaly

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As an internationally known LEGO Brick Artist, Jessica Farrell participates in exhibitions, community projects and interactive events. A great part of her work involves facilitating hands-on, educational workshops for children of all ages in public libraries, museums and schools throughout the country.

Jessica is also a qualified horticulturist and beekeeper with an extensive background in biodiversity and sustainable communities.

Jessica collaborates with The Heritage Council on the annual Heritage at Play LEGO brick project which invites children to explore our natural, cultural & built heritage through creative expression. During her classroom visits, Jessica expands on this theme using the universal language of LEGO bricks to start a fun-filled conversation about Irish heritage and spark a level of interest and enthusiasm in young people so that they are receptive to learning more in the future. Through the simple joy of play, children discover and choose for themselves the relevance of the myriad examples of our collective heritage and get the opportunity to consider their local environment in an exciting, new way.

All LEGO bricks provided for visits.

Testimonials

• "I will be looking to book Jessica again. The girls thoroughly enjoyed it and were engaged from start to finish." - St Philomenas NS, Offaly

• "Really enjoyed it and have recommended it to others." - Clonbullogue NS, Offaly

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• "Jessica totally engaged the children and gave them lots of information in a fun, interactive way." - Ardtona House School, Dublin

• "Excellent initiative that the children thoroughly enjoyed." - Rathangan BNS, Kildare

• "The children loved Jessica's workshop on bees, butterflies and flowers. They had so much fun working together on their Lego creations and learning lots about biodiversity. Jessica's resources were excellent and so well organised. She is a fantastic facilitator, we would not hesitate to book with her again." - Scoil Mhuire Senior School, Kildare

• "Jessica was fantastic! She has such skills and background, which helped her to deliver really enjoyable, high interest content. Our pupils were so engaged with her planned activities. We would love to have Jessica back another time. Thanks to the Heritage in Schools programme for supporting our Summer Programme for pupils with additional needs." - Scoil Ghráinne CNS, Kildare

• "Jessica was so knowledgeable and the children really enjoyed learning about bees/butterflies and flowers in Ireland. They loved being creative with Lego to build their own bees & flowers." - Our Lady of Consolation NS, Dublin

• "This was a fantastic workshop! Jessica worked with our summer programme groups with ease. Each group had different age levels with varying needs. All children were included, enjoyed the hands-on activities and left with lots of new facts!" - St Louis Primary School, Dublin

• "I would highly recommend Jessica to visit any school. Her sessions with the children were interesting & fun as well as informative & educational. The children really enjoyed getting creative with the Lego especially our AS pupils. Jessica's passion & enthusiasm for Lego is clearly evident in her sessions. Her patience & kindness with all our students should be commended as she encouraged & supported each of the girls creativity. Thank you so much Jessica for your wonderful visit & I hope you will visit us again!" - Holy Spirit GNS, Dublin