Learn With Laurie- Kaleidocycle- Steam Inspired Paper Folding Fidget Project

Completed by 25 learners

Ages 10-14

Live One-Time Class

In this one time class students will explore the math and art behind this beautiful paper craft while creating a hexagonal Kaleidocycle of their own!

Laurie Bloyer M.Ed.

Average rating:

5.0

Number of reviews:

(31 reviews)

Live video meetings

Meets once

1-6 learners per class

55 min

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What's included

1 live meeting

55 mins in-class hours

Class Experience

US Grade 3 - 6

Students will enjoy making an eye-catching Kaleidocycle folding paper craft while learning basic geometry and artistic principles in this STEAM-inspired class. 

This class will be taught using Google Slides, video clips, discussion, and hands-on learning. We will cover basic geometry by looking at and exploring 3-dimensional figures, we will also cover design and artistic principles as well as the history of the Kaleidocycle. 

I will give a brief history of the Kaleidocycle, discuss design principles to be considered, and show examples of completed designs. I will then walk through the process of creating a Kaleidocycle step-by-step and provide feedback to each student as we progress through the class. Several variations are possible, and these will be discussed. I will also be offering more advanced versions in other classes- check back, or "heart" my profile to stay current on my class offerings. 

This simple process uses household items that you likely have at home, but it yields a mind-blowing, and educational, craft! No experience is needed.

Learning Goals

Students will improve their understanding of geometry and the terms that are used to describe geometric shapes and solids, while also learning more about design and art principles. They will also improve their hand-eye coordination and grow their creative problem-solving skills, and communication skills.

Other Details

Supply List

The supplies you will need to prepare before class are: 

1. Print the Kaleidocycle Template (ideally on card stock- several copies are recommended since they will want to make many!)
2. Markers or Colored Pencils 
3. Scissors 
4. Clear Tape
5. Ruler

1 file available upon enrollment

External Resources

Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

Meet the teacher

Laurie Bloyer M.Ed.

Joined March, 2022

5.0

31reviews

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Teacher expertise and credentials

New Mexico Teaching Certificate

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Hi! My name is Laurie Bloyer, and I have been a teacher for over 20 years. 

I look forward to teaching your child the essential life skills that they will need for success in life. These skills include problem-solving, creative and critical thinking, communication, and perseverance just to name a few. These are some of the qualities your child will explore while having fun in my engaging and exploratory STEAM design thinking/maker classes. Children love working with their hands and the combination of the maker movement with STEM activities is a great way for children to learn the skills they need for a lifetime, and take pride and ownership of their learning. 

I began teaching as a Waldorf preschool teacher, working in southern California. I then moved to Santa Fe, New Mexico to start a Waldorf preschool before deciding to travel to Central America, where I started an English school in Costa Rica. I came back to the US to live closer to my family when I had my son, Isaac. During this time, the maker movement started to boom, and I fell in love with making. I took one year off from the "regular" school to create a Makerspace (Invention Dimenstion) in Albuquerque, New Mexico (which was an idea ahead of its time). I returned to the school to teach Middle School and High School students Design Thinking, Art, and Technology. I have enjoyed teaching the mash-up of project-based, hands-on art and technology to all ages (PK-12th grade). and I look forward to teaching your child these lifelong essential skills as well!

I love learning and have a BA in Art and Psychology, one Master's in Waldorf education, and the second Master's in Instructional Design and Technology. I am constantly taking classes and attending workshops and conferences to learn more and stay current with the latest trends (though vintage isn't bad either). Personally, I was born in Colorado but have lived in Albuquerque. for the majority of my life. I did bounce around the US living on each coast, and I have traveled worldwide quite a bit. I have an 11 year old son who LOVES Outschool and a cat who LOVES to purr. 

Please know that I will take care of your child while they are in my class, and I promise to make learning fun!