Careers 15 years from now are going to demand vastly different skill sets. Future leaders will not only need to understand science, math, and technology, but also be able to collaborate, think critically and creatively, and have respect and empathy for others.

 

By starting to develop these skills early, children have better chances of becoming not only successful but also finding their true passion in life.

Coding doesn't have to be boring, and not everyone needs to be a coder. But everyone can use a little bit of computational thinking and simple programming logic to create interesting things. We use microbit and scratch visual programming languages for beginners, and utilize arduino, processing, javascript, python, and others for more complex projects.

Learning about the world around us is important if we ever want to solve important problems, but learning about science shouldn't be only about sitting in a classroom. We utilize project based learning to make sure that science is part of every project we complete.

Digital fabrication allows us to iterate quickly and create with minimal waste. We start out by using simple 3D modeling software such as TynkerCAD and move to fully functional software such as Fusion 360 as our experience and confidence grows. We not only design, prototype, and fabricate things that function well but also things that look good.