Unleash your child's imagination and foster a love for Science, Technology, Engineering, Art/Design, and Mathematics with our innovative educational system, STEAM from Scratch. Our program offers an exciting journey into the world of creativity, problem-solving, and hands-on learning, empowering students aged 8 to 13 to become future-ready innovators.
(email: STEAMfromScratch.com@gmail.com)
Transform young designers into toy inventors with Toys from Scratch! Watch as your child's ideas come to life, from conceptualizing 3D designs to prototyping and manufacturing using safe, sustainable materials and designing their own molds of classic MineCraft characters and well as those you have trouble finding anywhere such as the axolotl! This hands-on journey teaches the process of 3D design, problem-solving, and manufacturing skills, empowering your child to bring their innovative ideas to the life...and provide a path to design and develop beyond MIneCraft altogether.
Enter the captivating world of game design with BoardGameCraft! Your child will learn how to conceptualize exciting board game ideas, craft captivating storylines, and design eye-catching game components. Through project-based learning, they will bring their imaginative board games to life, honing their critical thinking and storytelling skills.
Dive into a world of sustainable ecosystems with Aquaponics Adventures. Our young engineer-scientist-technologists explore the wonders of aquaponics systems, mastering the biology, mechanical engineering, iterative modular design and more. They design and build fully functioning prototypes while solving real-world challenges, fostering creativity and critical thinking skills that that teach stewardship for our environment.
Discover the art of bookmaking! Books from Scratch offers a unique experience where students learn to create personalized, eco-friendly paper and craft vegan leather covers from kombucha bacteria. From designing their own custom watermarks to mastering bookbinding techniques, our engaging challenges and iterative design process will enhance your child's ownership of their creations.
At STEAM from Scratch, we believe in cultivating lifelong learners and future problem solvers. While STEAM education provides great opportunities for students who choose such professions, STEAM from Scratch is also a great opportunity to teach students to eventually be...
A student who learns autodidact skills as a child can grow up to an adult who is truly in charge of their own path. Below are a handful of the core strategies we use towards this aim.
In many STEAM disciplines, when a professional does a "deep dive" into a specific subject, they become very competent and knowledgeable in the area they study. In fact, it's such an extremely common feature among STEM/STEAM professionals that it separates the so-so professionals from the remarkably skilled. Building projects from scratch is a great means to really know what you're doing - no matter who you are but especially for young students learning to critically think for themselves.
Young STEAM enthusiasts do not learn nearly as much from "perfect projects" as they would from imperfect ones! Real design and development skills don't come about by giving students pre-designed, pre-built, no-fail solutions. It's clear that the the opposite is the case...you actually learn far more from imperfect models than perfect ones - especially when you learn how to fix them!
Name any professional who is at the top of their game and you will see someone who can accept failure. The best professionals become good at self-critique, overcoming obstacles, and dealing with setbacks when others cringe. STEAM from Scratch teaches students the executive function skills to turn experiences in failure into their greatest asset!
STEAM from Scratch emphasizes that there is MORE to "owning" something than just buying it and we call it Enhanced Ownership. Enhanced ownership comes about when:
In the end, Enhanced ownership is just a way to measure your own competence...and greater competence leads you to confidence in yourself and your own future.
Unless you are specifically working on a STEM/STEAM project that can only be accomplished digitally, the best education is almost always hands-on, even if digital products are added later.
Even 3D manufacturing is best taught without touching a 3D printer until later! Do not underestimate the value and educational transparency of a student getting their hands dirty and learning how to use manual tools to develop their STEAM skills and competence.
Join our STEAM from Scratch community today and witness your child flourish as they explore, innovate, and create from the ground up. Let's build a brighter future together!