Bricks4Kidz Lego Playground - where kids can discover the benefits of intelligent playing

The No. 1 enrichment program in the world now in Cyprus!!!

Hello everybody,

It's called structured block play, and it's what happens when children try to recreate a construction by consulting a model or blueprint. Kids must analyze what they see, perceive the parts that make up the whole, and figure out how the parts relate to each other. To be really successful, kids also need to think quantitatively, and be able to rotate geometric shapes in the mind’s eye. But it can also be free, imaginative playing with Lego Bricks. Where? At Bricks4Kidz, the First Lego Creativity Center in Cyprus!

Three floors filled with hundreds of thousands of Lego bricks for many hours of entertaining for boys and girls from 2 to 15 years old. Kids Fun in Cyprus discovered this magnificent place where children can spend a wonderful time together with their parents or under the supervision of qualified teachers using the drop off program, a unique system that can be found only here.

We loved Bricks4Kidz Playground, as it is a place where children can go and enjoy lots of interesting activities, spend quality educational and fun time with their friends, and celebrate in a different way their most amazing Birthday. The Centre is loaded with lots of Legos in 3 floors.

Toddlers and small kids between 2-5 years old will be initiated at Briks4Kidz with Duplo Lego – the bigger version of Lego in the two large and spacious play spaces filled with thousands of different colored bricks – The Duplo Village. Building houses, towers, castles or playing with cars on the most entertaining Lego Racing Track will make a solid base for later fun to come. Learning about shapes, numbers and colors never been that easy. Parents can get involved as well, into this amazing discovery and beneficial learning process or they can use the only available drop off service in Limassol for only €9.00/child for 3 hours. (Service available only for children over 4 years old).

What does it mean? Parents can come let the children to play for the desired amount of time and use this personal free time by themselves. Kids will be supervised and entertained by the teachers of Bricks4Kidz Lego Creativity Center.

For bigger children, Bricks4Kidz is prepared to welcome them with large tables filled with so many construction bricks, a special place with hundreds of mosaic models to get inspired – The Mosaic Creator Station, a special room for Mine Craft and a special room for Lego Friends Karaoke, Lego Racers for the best created Lego cars, Ninjago station, 3D modeling stations, Technic Lego station with motorized models, and of course let’s not forget about the Arts and Crafts station.

On the upper floor the STEM room can be found where there is a Robotics Lab for competitions and Robotics classes.

One thing is sure there are so many things to do that you cannot feel bored here!

What else you can find at Bricks4Kidz?
The best Lego refill beverage machine. Pay once and drink as much as you can; a large outdoor veranda for the big parties with beautiful city views; Hi-speed free Wifi and plenty of parking spaces at the back area.

For the interested parents, we would like to let them know how Bricks4Kidz would like to make things more interesting and fun for children and for the adults who love to be involved:
• Parent and Child classes from 2 ½ years old – 5 years old
• Pre School Classes for 3-5 years old
• Junior Robotics for 5-9 years old
• Robotics Clubs starting 9 – 15 years old
All above classes are run in both English and Greek languages.

And in order to enroll you just need to click here:
ENROLL NOW

Have fun building, creating and playing! They’ll think it’s cool. You’ll know it’s educational!

Lots of sunny days from Izzy the Cypriot lizard!

Bricks4Kidz Lego Creativity Centre

Summer Opening Hours:
Monday – Friday: 09:00 -13:00 / 16:00 – 20:00
Saturday - Sunday: 10:00 – 20:00
Winter Opening Hours:
Tuesday – Friday: 15:00 - 20:00
Saturday - Sunday: 10:00 – 20:00
Monday: Closed

Address: Odos Spyrou Kyprianou 79, 4042, Germasogia, Limassol, Cyprus
Phone no: +357 77770210
E-mail: cyprus@bricks4kidz.com
Website: www.bricks4kidz.com.cy
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/B4Kcyprus/

Services and Prices
Entry Price: 
Weekdays Entrance ticket for 3 hours at €6.00 per Child

Weekends Entrance Ticket for 3 hours at €7.00 per Child

They run Birthday parties with various themes, holiday and summer camps, Educational STEM classes and free play for walk ins from ages 2+ – 16 years old as well Drop Off service* for ages 4+..

Drop off Service: Parents and guardians can also drop off their child from 4 years old by signing a drop off service form. Drop Off Price for a minimum package of 3 hours at €9.00 per Child. Every additional hour – €3.00.


Afterschool program:
Our one hour classes explore architecture, engineering and technology concepts using LEGO® bricks.  Students participate in 4 week sessions focused on exciting themes including Space, Inventions, Famous Buildings, and Natural Disasters.
Classes follow the Bricks 4 Kidz® motto: We Learn, We Build, We Play with… LEGO® Bricks.
We Learn- Teachers provide a 5-10 minute themed lesson
We Build- Students build the model of the day with simple step by step instructions

We Play- Students explore their own creativity through free play time.

Kindergartens and Schools:
Kindergartens and Schools can visit the play center or they may request collaboration with Bricks4Kidz available for any city in Cyprus. Services are available in English and Greek language. For more information about this please call: + 357 77770210

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Kids Fun in Cyprus Top Summer School selection

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Choosing the best summer school for children can be a difficult task for parents. Searching for the best and most interesting indoor or outdoor activities combined with the summer fun, the schedule that will make life easier for the parents, educational centers with experience, space and expertise in organizing summer schools and the best competitive prices it can be a difficult task. This is why, Kids Fun in Cyprus searched, found and would like to recommend to our readers.

In Nicosia we choose for you one of the most exciting and interesting activity that is conducted by one of the most prestigious Cooking School in Nicosia - Alfa Academy Culinary & Beverage Academy.

Alfa Academy offers a complete, unique experience for children aged 6-12 years old.  Starting 3rd of July ending 11th of August, from 07:30 in the morning to 13:30, kids will spend their time in a professional kitchen, where accompanied by the experienced Mr. Eraklis Philippides will be able to improve their...
Math Skills - Doubling a recipe requires addition (or multiplication) skills, halving it requires division, and recipe fractions like 1/2 cup and 3/4 teaspoon bring math applications into the kitchen.
Comprehension: Reading and understanding step-by-step directions, adding ingredients in sequence, and techniques such as folding and blending.
Real Life Science: Cooking is a science experiment. Too much salt, baking powder, not enough flour, or the wrong timing and you're likely to have a flop on your hands. Cooking provides an opportunity for kids to get hands-on experience with basic science.
Self-Esteem: Learning a new skill, such as baking or cooking, is known to help grade school children with healthy self-esteem development.
Life Skills: Cooking is a life skill, much like driving a car, learning to read, or swimming. As children grow and get closer to adulthood, the job of feeding becomes theirs. Start the cooking lessons at a young age so the transition to adult cook is easy later on.
Fun! Last but not least, cooking is fun! Having fun with your child in the kitchen builds positive memories, good vibes, and good food. With all the benefits of teaching kids to cook, and no limits with starting, what are you waiting for?

For only 80 euro per week or 290 euro per month kids will be able by the end of the program to prepare by them self’s tasty cocktails, delicious cakes and their best dinners!

Call to check availability and reserve your spot in time ….  22101348


In Limassol, Agios Ioannis area in the prestigious Private Institute Plato and Ayia Fyla in the lovely and welcoming Nicoletta 's Institute, Superminds Kids Summer School will offer a unique opportunity.

Superminds Kids is using special techniques, the best teaching methods the most innovative books and devices to make the English language just an easy game for any child.

Superminds is a franchise developed in Cyprus by the best teachers at Plato and sold internationally. SUPERMINDS adopts the Constructivist Approach that emphasizes learning by doing. By promoting a hands-on and minds-on direct interaction with the content of the program SUPERMINDS encourages children to generate their own set of rules and models, which then become the basis for further learning.

Is the Summer School only about the English language or more? The summer school is open to two categories of age 3-4 years old and 5-6 years old, a long and short time schedule from 08:30 – 14:00 or 16:00 – 18:00 and for only 210 euro per month.
Learning English, it never been that easy and fun for any kids… with Superminds. The summer school schedule provide the English language lessons followed by diverse exciting educational activities. From Science to Paper Crafts, Puppet Theater, Dancing, Swimming or various trips this is the perfect opportunity to have a magnificent summer time.

Call now to reserve your place… Ayia Fyla 99563468 and Agios Ioannis 99612598

As "Kids Fun in Cyprus" loves to involve children into sports activities and ballet is combines the most difficult exercises with the beauty of music and grace we will not miss the opportunity to invite you to the Ballet Summer School organized by Vania Vrondi Professional Art School. Either you are just a beginner girls or boys – 4 years old kids or a talented professional student do not miss the opportunity to learn from the stars of Leading Russian Theater. The hosts are Irina Lazareva, Natasha Smirnova, Tatiana Lazareva, Ilya Krivov and they are going to teach you the most hidden secrets of a professional dancer. Do you like Ballet and do you dream to become the best… this is your only chance to improve your skills. Phone no : 99401195

We hope that you liked our summer school selection and if you are between those that are not living close to any of these summer schools contact us to help you find a similar offer close by your city.

Lots of sunny days by Izzy the Cypriot Lizard!

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Children psychotherapy by Rania Michaelidou – How can this help the parents?

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Sometimes parents do not have all the answers. Sometimes there are complicated ways to handle children tantrums. Maybe your child has been struggling for weeks, months, maybe even years. Maybe it’s friendship issues. Maybe it’s school stress. Maybe your child seems anxious or irritable most of the time. Maybe you’re worried about your child’s temper. Maybe your family is going through a rough transition and it seems to be hitting your child hard.
You’re wondering if your child needs to talk with a psychotherapist...

Sometimes problems like developmental delays, learning or attention problems, isolation, behavioral problems, sexual, physical, or emotional abuse or other traumatic events, attachment problems or even the simple act of developing a healthy relationship between a parent and a child, make parents worried and anxious to find a solution.

“Kids Fun in Cyprus” had a pleasant meeting with Mrs. Rania Michaelidou PAP Registered Psychotherapist, Counselor at her Counselling Center Limassol, Cyprus. Mrs. Rania was very happy to answer us a few questions that will help many parents to find the right solution to their problems.

Izzy: Mrs. Rania Michaelidou, thank you very much for this opportunity, to answer few of our questions. What can you tell us about your work experience in Cyprus as a Psychotherapist? How many years have you been treating children?
Mrs. Rania Michaelidou: I have been working with children as a Psychotherapist in Cyprus since 2006. Within my work experience there is certainly an increase in child therapy as it seems that over the years there is a great increase in child stress. Stress leads many children and teenagers today to emotional and behavioral problems, sleep and appetite disorders and poor academic and social functioning. In general life events in a child’s life today seem more difficult and complicated. In today’s life their definitely seems to be a drastic range of increase with divorce, family conflicts, abuse, trauma, bullying, developmental delays and learning and attention problems.

Izzy: What are the main problems for children and also between children and parents that can be solved with your help? What are the symptoms that indicate that children may need psychotherapy?
Mrs. R.M: Many times in therapy children are overly reactive towards their parents.  Usually children approach negative attention as they don’t listen. They tend to do the opposite to what their parents want them to do. On the other hand parents usually feel frustrated as they feel that they lost control most of the times with their child.
Many times parents without consciously understanding push their child to do something the “right way”, when it could have been done in several ways. Parents many times need to correct their child’s behavior and end up sounding critical instead of acknowledging their child’s effort to try something.
Through therapy children are supported to work to have freedom to do what they choose is right and responsible for them without having the need to seek for negative attention.
Parents in our consultations receive the support they need to allow their child to express their thoughts or concerns and feel accepted and acknowledged without an argument.
This gives parents the freedom to be creative and discover things within their child.
Symptoms that indicate that children may need psychotherapy
• A significant drop in grades
 • Sadness, tearfulness episodes, and signs of depression
 • Social withdrawal and isolation
 • Being a victim of bullying or bullying others
 • Low interest in previous enjoyed activities
 • Overly reactive and aggressive behavior
 • Sudden changes in appetite
 • Disturbed sleep patterns
 • School absenteeism (mostly with teenagers)
 • Mood swings
 • Development of physical complaints (stomachache, or not feeling well)
 • Management of a serious illness
 • Signs of substance use and dependence (mostly with teenagers)
 • Problems in transitions (following separation, divorce)
 • Bereavement issues
• Therapy following physical, sexual, emotional abuse or any other trauma

Izzy: How old should be a child to be able to be treated by a psychotherapist? What is a usual session looks like? How involved are parents in therapy?
Mrs. R.M.: The younger the kids are treated, the more responsive they are to psychotherapy.
The reality is that when kids aren’t able to act in age-appropriate ways, it’s best not to wait.
When working with children up to 3 years old psychotherapy mostly centers around parents. Through psychotherapy consultations parents feel supported and thus are encouraged to approach and shape their child’s behavior more positively.
The child may be asked to participate in sessions to interact with its parents / parent where therapy focuses on strengthening the attachment between parent and child.
Therapy increases parent confidence in managing child behavior.
Also in psychotherapy new form of behaviors and skills are reflected and mirrored out by the therapist and then role-played with parents. Parents then practice the skills at home.

Izzy: Many of us we expect that problems to solve in a matter of days. Of course depending of the health problem that clients may have these issues can be solved after just of few sessions others may take years. Should we be confident while searching to find solution in your center? How soon should parents expect improvement?
Mrs. R.M.: During the years of my work experience I feel confident enough to say that my client is always my concern. My main priority is to allow the child to fully express itself freely so that any disturbed emotion or feeling is fully touched. Thus then we can face it and resolve it during our play sessions. Approximately after six times there is progress depending always how complicated the child’s behavior is.

Izzy: May children be nervous about coming to see a psychotherapist. What parents should tell them? How we prepare the children for psychotherapy?
Mrs. R.M.: Depending always on the case of each child or teenager parents are consulted on how to approach their child to start therapy. Honesty is always very important. Parents many times are guided on how to teach their child the value of seeking help.
Older children and teenagers sometimes ask their parents themselves to start therapy.  Therapy usually is a pleasurable journey for children and teenagers as like adults can benefit from it.
In time were they feel healthier children and teenagers look forward to coming as they cope with their stress and a variety of emotional and behavioral issues that get them tired. They develop problem-solving skills as they need help dealing with school stress, such as homework, test anxiety, bullying, or peer pressure.
Many just need a safe place where they feel, trust, empathy and unconditional positive regard which helps them discuss their feelings about family issues, or a major transition, such as a divorce, move, or serious illness.

Izzy: What psychotherapeutic approaches and tools do you use?
Mrs. R. M.: Child centred psychotherapy.  During our play sessions the child is given the freedom, within the therapist’s structure to explore feelings about self and others.
The therapeutic relationship provides an environment where it becomes safe for the child to experiment and explore, learn about his / her choices, self-responsibility, self – motivation self – confidence and thus resolve any emotional complications and inner conflicts.

Izzy: Thank you very much for your time and interesting answers, Rania which will help many parents to take decisions easier. From your experience as a mother and a psychotherapist please share with our readers a story or quote important for you!
Mrs. R.M.:  “People are just wonderful as sunsets if you let them be. When I look at a sunset, I don’t find myself saying; soften the orange a bit on the right hand corner. I don’t try and control a sunset. I watch with awe as it unfolds”. Carl Rogers.

Lots of sunny days from Izzy the Cypriot lizard!

Rania Michaelidou
Psychotherapy and Counseling Centre
MEAP, FMPAP, FMCAPCPC

Address: Corner Vasileous Konstandinou and Roumbens St.
Africa court, 4th Floor, Office No. 42, 3075
Limassol, Cyprus
Child psychotherapy fees: 40 euro per 50 min
Phone no: +357 99016331  
Fax: +357 25738755
E-mail: michaelidou.rania@gmail.com
Website: www.raniamichaelidou.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/raniapsychotherapyandcounseling

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