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Big Thinkers Lab: Where Brillant Minds Come to Play

In a high-energy class for gifted, 2e, and ADHD learners who love creative thinking, problem-solving, and making connections across science, history, art, and technology.
Anna K. Smith, MPH
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1 live meeting
1 in-class hours per week

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💡 Big Thinkers Lab: Where Brilliant Minds Come to Play

Is your child bursting with questions, ideas, and creative energy?
Welcome to Big Thinkers Lab — a hands-on, high-energy space designed just for curious kids ages 9–14 who love thinking BIG.

Here, gifted and ADHD learners explore fascinating people, wild inventions, and world-changing ideas. We blend science, history, art, and technology into fun, fast-paced sessions that fuel imagination. Each week, we dive into the life of a real-world innovator through interactive challenges and creative discovery.

🧠 Who This Class Is For

- Gifted, 2e, or ADHD learners who love big ideas

- Kids who make connections across subjects and systems

- Fast thinkers who thrive with hands-on learning

- Creative kids who enjoy collaborating and being challenged

🔍 What to Expect Each Week

Every class is packed with engaging, open-ended exploration designed to stretch young minds. We’ll:

- Investigate real historical thinkers and inventors

- Connect STEAM topics across science, tech, engineering, art, and math

- Build, design, create, and problem-solve together

- Use games, slides, videos, and guided discussions to inspire new ways of thinking

- Share ideas in a supportive, fast-paced, and collaborative space

🎨 Teaching Style and Tools

I use a flexible and dynamic teaching style tailored for fast-moving, curious minds. Your learner will experience:

- High-interest themes and real-world thinkers

- Creative projects and hands-on challenges

- Short video clips, open-ended prompts, and group discussions

. A safe space to ask questions, explore ideas, and share freely

🧭 Upcoming Weekly Themes

- Week of March 7: Leonardo da Vinci – The Ultimate Polymath

- Week of March 14: Ada Lovelace – The First Computer Programmer

- Week of March 21: Benjamin Franklin – Inventor, Scientist, and Thinker

- Week of March 28: Hedy Lamarr – Inventor and Hollywood Star

🎯 What Learners Will Gain

- Make connections between different fields and eras

- Strengthen creative confidence, critical thinking, and collaborative skills

- Think more deeply, more curiously, and more boldly

Learning Goals

Explore new ideas
Connect ideas across disciplines
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Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined December, 2024
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Master's Degree in Public Health from Columbia University
I have a master’s in public health from Columbia University, am a published creative writer, and a multidisciplinary artist with ADHD who thrives on exploring and connecting diverse fields. My career spans science, art, writing, and technology, and I believe every child has the potential to think across disciplines in their own unique way. I create an engaging, supportive space where curiosity, creativity, and big ideas come together.

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$18

weekly

1x per week
60 min
Completed by 2 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-14
5-9 learners per class

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