Teaching kids to slow down, think deeply, & solve problems together.
Old School Ideas for Modern Kids
Plug-And-Play
Using a simple, repeatable process and the same core set of supplies, students build confidence as they create, test, rethink, and try again. We encourage kids to celebrate experimentation, embrace mistakes, and develop the resilience to try again.
Best of all, keeping the materials and structure consistent makes prep and planning easy for teachers while still giving students plenty of room for creativity, imagination, and flexible thinking. There is never just one correct solution.
standards-aligned
Our projects integrate Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), engineering design, critical thinking, and real-world application appropriate for elementary learners. Projects integrate grade-level literacy and math concepts including measurement, problem solving, data analysis, informational reading, and written reflection.
Challenges Include:
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STEM/STEAM: Hands-on engineering, design challenges, and real-world problem solving
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Math: Measurement, data, geometry, and applied problem-solving
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Reading: Informational text comprehension and technical vocabulary
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Writing: Scientific reasoning, reflection, and explanation of thinking
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NGSS-Aligned Practices: Inquiry, investigation, modeling, and engineering design thinking
Tested with real kids
Every lesson we create is tested with real kids in real classrooms and real homes, because as teachers, we know this matters!
A lesson can look amazing in a photo, but that doesn’t always mean it works in practice. That’s why we continuously test, refine, and update our curriculum, adding helpful tips for tricky moments and easy ways to extend the learning.
Need your own lesson created and tested? We recognize our curriculum library doesn't cover every available topic. Submit a request for a lesson HERE!
not a kit
Our emphasis is on delivering high-quality, flexible curriculum, not pre-packaged, one-time lessons or craft kits.
Our suggested supply lists and homeschool starter box are meant to simplify your preparation, not limit your creativity. We always encourage teachers and parents to supplement with materials already available at school or home.
How we organize supplies:
Reusable
Items that can be used across multiple lessons, classes, & grades.
Consumable
Single-use materials that will need occasional replacement.
Recycling
Everyday items that can be repurposed for projects, helping reduce waste and cost.