$18
weeklyBig Thinkers Lab: Where Brillant Minds Come to Play
Completed by 2 learners
Ages 9-14
Live Group Class
Live video meetings
1x per week
5-9 learners per class
60 min
What's included
1 live meeting
1 in-class hours per weekClass Experience
💡 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
Other Details
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Meet the teacher
Teacher expertise and credentials
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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