Boomer's Maker Monday Club

Looking for a place that your child can be themselves, self reflect and learn that mistakes make us stronger?  The Maker Monday class is a safe place for all learners and Boomer (my Labrador Retriever) always makes a guest appearance in class! 

In this class, learners are introduced to the Maker mindset which allows kids to plan or imagine, create or try the plan, and then make improvements to the project.  This process allows kids to visualize what they think they might want to do, try the plan, fail and then problem solve. 

 I do not do a project for the learner, but might ask questions to inspire new thoughts. Since this is a Maker class, we focus on a lot of different topics, but it all revolves around making something in a challenge.  

The class starts with introducing the materials brought to class, brainstorming on what the challenge might be, and then introducing the challenge.  Each learner is asked to make a plan, share the plan with me and then start creating on their own.  The majority of class time are the learners working, some like to talk while working, some like to mute themselves.  

To start the class, sometimes, I will show a google slide, sometimes I will show a video, sometimes I show a picture to inspire creativity. We talk about the challenge and I provide background knowledge if needed.  Then the kids get busy working.  
 
Each week, a materials list will be sent out on Friday and Sunday, and there is always a list in this class materials section.  Most of the materials are common house hold items, a few may need to be purchased.