Back to School STEAM: Bring Maker Magic Home
August 5, 2025 ~ Los Angeles, CA The school year is just around the corner, and as I reflect on my recent work as a STEAM Learning Facilitator with ThinkTank , I've rekindled my enthusiasm for hands-on learning. Over the past two months, I've had the privilege of traveling with the Think Tank mobile maker-space to schools and community venues, watching children's faces light up as they dive into maker sessions that blend woodworking, engineering, and electronics. There's nothing quite like the moment when a 7-year-old successfully programs their first LED circuit, or when a group of 10-year-olds work together to design and launch remote-controlled airplanes that actually fly. These activities are transformative learning experiences that build confidence, problem-solving skills, and a lifelong love of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics). The Magic of Mobile STEAM Learning Working with ThinkTank has shown me firsthand how powerful project-based...