This 4-week STEAM class brings science and engineering to life through Tinkerbell and her fairy friends. This month it's all about Periwinkle and the Frost Fairies! We'll explore different aspects of engineering, problem-solving, science, technology, art, and the design process. A weekly, optional at-home challenge is available each week for those students who are interested.  

Classes are structured to provide a foundational understanding of new concepts through discussion, video, pictures, and sometimes short stories or poems. I encourage a lot of student-led discussion to help with articulating a hypothesis, describing results, explaining conclusions, and theorizing improvements. All classes include a hands-on element, whether a science experiment, art project, design day, or building and testing of a design. Most classes do not need parent assistance, however, you know your child and your own comfortable level best. 

A materials list for all four classes will be provided prior to the start of the first class. All optional printable are posted 5-7 days before class meets. If you don't have a printer, a notebook will do just fine. 

The Periwinkle course includes: 

1. Making and exploring frost
2. Creating crystal snowflakes and snowflake art 
3. Experimenting with materials for melting and cutting ice
4. Designing, building, and testing an ice shelter

There is no required prior experience or knowledge needed.