SCIENCE
In past classes, Makers have learned about endothermic reactions, crystallization and curdling while mixing ingredients together. In our Urban Garden unit, Makers compared hydroponics with greenhouse growing and learned how to use hygrometers. They also crushed corn to make cornmeal and recycled paper into plantable seed pods.
TECHNOLOGY
Our Creators have learned how to safely use a myriad of tools including wood burners, blenders, 3D pens, and screwdrivers. They have also learned about electricity and created projects with LED lights and circuits.
ENGINEERING
Makers tinker, build and engineer using various building materials that have practical applications. They implement the design process, practice problem solving, and learn to prototype and improve, just as engineers do. They also learn about the importance of the presentation of their final product.
MATH
Many of our projects utilize mathematical concepts. Makers learn to measure, quantify and estimate. They learn about linear and volume measurements and ratios. Our lessons also cover sequencing, patterns and 2D and 3D shapes.
REAL BUILDING TOYS FOR KIDS IN A MAKERSPACE ENVIRONMENT
Tools can unleash creativity. Being creative with a blank piece of paper might be more difficult than being creative if you have a set of building blocks or a colorful palette of playdough. But there are only so many building blocks, connector sets and STEM kits you can buy. In Kitoodle Creators classes, we give children a wide variety of tools, which have equivalent play value as building toys. We help them to learn to use them competently so the door to their imaginations can be opened. They never run out of materials to work with. They can tinker, build and experiment to their heart’s delight!