Girls Get Science summer camp parent, Silver Spring, Md. 2014
The hovercraft ride was such a hit that if I ever book a birthday party with you, we must have that for the attendees. The invention lab was fantastic and I loved what my girl made each day. Even I learnt so much – there is actually such a thing as conductive thread. How cool Continue Reading
July 9, 2014
Kensington Parkwood parent, Silver Spring, Md. Class: Electronics, March 2013
Thanks a lot for all your hard work with the kids- A. loved it and is still having fun with the [burglar] alarm!
June 10, 2013
Metropolitan Nursery School parent, Washington D.C. Class: Early Engineers, October 2015
Thanks for the email last night; [My daughter] loves the class and we are looking forward to the next few classes.
November 3, 2015
Cashell E.S. parent, Olney, Md. Class: Lego Robotics, May 2013
Thanks ever so much for the weekly updates of what happens in the classroom! My kids are having a great time, and learning a lot!
June 9, 2013
Garrett Park E.S. parent, Kensington Park, Md. Class: Lego Robotics, October 2014
Thanks again. [My son] A. had another wonderful time in your class!
October 23, 2014
Forcey Christian School Parent, Silver Spring, Md. Class: Storybook Science, April 2013
A. absolutely loves the class. And the things he brings home –he will go in detail explaining what he did. I can’t even get him to do that for his regular school work –lol.
June 20, 2013
Bradley Hills E.S. parent, Bethesda, Md. Class: Lego Robotics, October 2012
These emails are great! I really appreciate your taking the time to inform us of the class activities. My son really enjoys this class and your professional management and execution has really impressed me too. Thanks for setting a high bar for how after school activities should be run.
October 9, 2012
St. Patrick’s Catholic School parent, Rockville, Md. Class: Video Game Programming, February 2014
Thank you for your excellent communication. … So nice to be able to talk to my son about specifics, and keep up on what’s being done in each session.
March 2, 2014
Bethesda E.S. parent, Bethesda, Md. Class: Robo Challenge, May 2014
Thank you for working with the children at BE. T. absolutely loves his Lego Robotics classes.
June 11, 2014
Flora Singer E.S. parent, Silver Spring, Md. Class: Lego Engineers, October 2015
[My son] said he loved it! … He said the class was awesome (his words!) and that the instructor was very nice and he had a lot of fun. He can’t wait to go back next Tuesday. 🙂November 3, 2015
Oyster Bilingual School, Washington DC. Class: Electronics, October 2015
Thanks for this update. When I got home from a business trip, L. could not wait to tell me that he ‘lit a light bulb with batteries and play dough’… he liked it. Great work.
November 3, 2015
Parent, Viers Mill E.S., Silver Spring, Md. Class: Lego Engineers, February 2016
Thank you for all of the detailed information about each class along with pictures! My child is really enjoying it.
March 19, 2016
Bradley Hills E.S. parent, Bethesda, Md. Class: Young Engineers
Thank you so much for sending these [photos from class] — they are wonderful! My son was really excited to tell me all about the class.
May 6, 2011
Bradley Hills E.S. parent, Bethesda, Md. Class: Mindstorms, May 2014
I think this class was great! THANK YOU for doing such an excellent job.
June 11, 2014
Bradley Hills parent, Bethesda, Md. Class: Young Engineers, November 2013
P. decided to make another egg drop device this weekend. No restrictions on materials but he did it 100% on his own. Just tested it off a six-foot ladder – first him, then me for more height, onto grass and then concrete – and we could NOT get the egg to break. He finally got Continue Reading
November 9, 2013
Viers Mill E.S. parent, Silver Spring, Md. Class: Video Game Programming, January 2016
Thanks for teaching this class! H. came home so excited about it – it was the highlight of her week. She already showed us the Scratch website and helped her sister create a sprite and background. It sounds like a great intro to computer programming.
March 19, 2016
Kensington Parkwood E.S. parent, Kensington, Md. Class: Lego Robotics, November 2014
According to my child, best after school class he’s taken. E. thought his teacher was very nice and smart. Loved the detailed email synopses …
December 17, 2014
East Silver Spring E.S. parent, Silver Spring, Md. Class: Storybook Science, May 2013
Thank you. P. is always so excited and full of ideas after this class. He loves it.
May 9, 2013
Bradley Hills E.S. parent, Bethesda, Md. Class: Lego Robotics, October 2014
My son really enjoyed his first Robotics class on Monday!”
October 23, 2014
Wood Acres E.S. After school Coordinator, Bethesda, Md. Event: Space Night
Your tables were highly popular – the kids just wouldn’t leave! You were excellent as a room contributor and educator. Well done!”
June 11, 2014
Wood Acres E.S. parent, Bethesda, Md. Class: Storybook Science, Mary 2014
“R. has enjoyed this activity a lot. … We will try to sign her up for the Lego classes! I’ve also just signed her up for [The Great Adventure Lab’s] girls-only science camp. … We are hooked! :)”
March 17, 2014
Bradley Hills E.S. parent, Bethesda, Md. Class: Young Engineers, Spring 2011
Thanks for your emails and the pics!! P. came home beaming and saying it was so fun. He eagerly told me that triangles are the best for construction– a new lesson, learned through experience.
May 9, 2011
Northfield E.S. Parent, Ellicott City, Md. Class: Lego Robotics November 2013
LOVE getting all the fun pictures and stories! My son T. proclaims this is one of the best parts of his week. Wanted you to know how much we appreciate you.
November 9, 2013
Bethesda ES parent, Bethesda, Md. Class: Lego Robotics, February 2014
“Thank you for the notes! [My son] is really enjoying Lego robotics.”
March 2, 2014
Wood Acres E.S. parent, Bethesda, Md. Class: Robo Challenge, October 2015
Thanks so much for such a detailed run through of the class. [My son] had a great first introduction …
November 3, 2015
Pine Crest E.S. parent, Silver Spring, Md. Class: Video Game Programming, October 2013
[My son] T. asked me to tell you that he made a game by himself.It’s called Cat’s Game. He’s recommending that you play the game because it is really good! 😉 Thanks for a great [class]!November 9, 2013
Garrett Park E.S. parent, Kensington, Md. Class: Lego Robotics November 2013
M. is having a blast in your Lego class. He is so excited and happy when I pick him up! Thank you so much for this opportunity!
November 9, 2013
Kensington Parkwood E.S. parent, Kensington, Md. Class: Storybook Science, October 2015
The first thing A. did at pick-up today was to open his backpack so he could show me what he made in class–it was the highlight of our evening at home, too! I look forward to seeing more projects and talking to him about the class in the coming weeks.
November 3, 2015
Montgomery Housing Partnership activity coordinator, Silver Spring, Md. Class: Storybook Science
I am really impressed with your work thus far. Keep it up.
May 1, 2015
Parent, Private Residence, Silver Spring, Md. Class: Lego Robotics, March 2016
K. has been loving robotics. Thanks so much for all you do!
March 19, 2016
Dufief E.S. parent, Gaithersburg, Md. Class: Robo Challenge, November 2013
This class was fantastic for my 3rd grade son. He enjoyed the simple introduction to programming and building.
November 9, 2013
Capital City Charter School parent, Washington, D.C. Class: Video Game Programming, November 2015
My daughter absolutely loved it ! She shared the great news about her first session and looks forward to the next meeting!
November 7, 2015
Wood Acres E.S. parent, Bethesda, Md. Class: Lego Engineers, October 2015
Thank you very much for teaching all these interesting and fun concepts to the children. S. loved your class!
November 3, 2015
Ardmore E.S. parent, Springdale, Md. Class: Lego Robotics, Oct. 2015
I am so impressed by the Lego Robotics class. While on a field trip, [my daughter] pointed to a moving contraption and said, “The gears make the arms move.” I asked, “How to do know that?” She replied, “We learned about gears in Lego class.” Wow! Thanks for making Legos and engineering fun and connecting it Continue Reading
November 3, 2015
Kensington Parkwood E.S. parent, South Kensington, Md. Class: Mindstorms, November 2013
Our son loved the class… Thank you! He would be very interested in Mindstorms 2 if it is offered at KP!
November 9, 2013
Kensington Parkwood E.S. parent, Kensington, Md. Class: Lego Robotics, September 2014
Thank you so much for making this a wonderful class for J.! He is really enjoying it!
October 23, 2014
Wood Acres E.S. parent, Class: 3-D design, November 2014
[My son] G. is really excited with all the possibilities with the 3d design! … Thanks for all the updates!December 17, 2014
East Silver Spring E.S. parent, Silver Spring, Md. Class: Storybook Science, June 2013
E. loved Storybook Science and this last class in particular. He hasn’t taken off the sun beads yet. … I love the bridging of the science with reading and would love for it to continue.
June 7, 2013
Camp GrAd Lab parent, Silver Spring, Md. 2014
My child doesn’t rave about anyone — so he didn’t mention the counselors, but I watched them each time I picked up etc and thought they were wonderful. Very encouraging and gentle. Good team!
July 9, 2014
Woodlin E.S. parent, Silver Spring, Md. Class: Lego Robotics, October 2011
My son … told me this is his favorite after school club EVER! You totally rock and I hope that you’ve sparked some interest in engineering among the kids.
October 9, 2011
Coordinator, Viers Mill E.S., Silver Spring, Md. Class: Lego Engineers, February 2016
It was a great class and I am happy everything went so smoothly on the first day. The kids loved it! -Mary Gregory, after school activities coordinator.
March 19, 2016
Forcey Christian School parent, Silver Spring, Md. Class: Robo Challenge Machines, April 2015
Thank you for the email – E. had a great time at class 🙂
May 1, 2015
Homeschool parent, Silver Spring, Md. Class: Lego Robotics, March 2012
Thank you so much for teaching the LEGO class. W. really enjoyed himself, and learned a lot. It was fun to hear him tell about his creations, and watch the videos.
March 9, 2012
Stone Mill E.S. parent, North Potomac, Md. Class: Lego Robotics, September 2014
Thank you for such a thorough email. My daughter had a fantastic time and told me she can’t wait until next week!!! Thank you.
October 23, 2014
Forest Knolls E.S. parent, Silver Spring, Md. Class: Video Game Programming, October 2011
Thank you for the email. J. is so excited about the course. He came home raving about moving sprites.
October 9, 2011
Farmland E.S. parent, Rockville, Md. Class: Video Game Programming, March 2014
“My son M. loved this class and he is very excited about programming. Thank you very much for your valuable input in my kid’s development.”
March 11, 2014
Thunder Hill E.S. parent, Columbia, Md. Class: Lego Robotics, May 2013
D. has LOVED your class! Thank you for the detailed reports, fun pictures, and for getting the kids so involved!
May 9, 2013
Oakland Terrace E.S. parent, Kensington, Md. Class: Lego Robotics
Both my daughters did the class and they loved goingeach week! I feel it opens them up to different paths for girls then what are normally offered to them!
December 9, 2010
Robert Frost M.S. parent, Rockville, Md. Class: Mindstorms, April 2015
I was very impressed with the first class. Your instructors were very professional and did a fantastic job with the kids.
May 1, 2015
Garrett Park E.S. parent, Kensington, Md. Class: Let’s Roll Engineers, April 2014
Thank you for this great update-it’s so nice to have parent updates directly from the program (my kids are very vague on details!). Sounds like a great class!
June 11, 2014
Wyngate ES parent, Bethesda, Md. Class: Lego Robotics February 2014
H. is delighted … He told me this morning he wished it could be Lego Robotics every day! He has never been willing to try it before so I am thrilled that it is such a great experience for him.
March 2, 2014
Forcey Christian School Parent, Silver Spring, Md. Class: Young Engineers, November 2013
Teachers were enthusiastic, caring and attentive to the needs of each child.
November 9, 2013
Parent, Potomac, Md. Private tutoring: Video Game Programming, January 2015
My son, K. absolutely loves his lessons with Brandi. She is patient, kind, and fantastic with him!!
January 20, 2015
Oakland Terrace E.S. parent, Silver Spring, Md. Class: Video Game Programming, October 2014
Thanks so much. My kids absolutely love this course!
October 23, 2014
East Silver Spring ES parent, Silver Spring, Md. Class: Lego Engineers, February 2014
“I just wanted to say that I loved your note. E. was very excited about the launching of the Lego pieces and we now have a couple test catapults at home.”
March 2, 2014
Northfield E.S. parent, Ellicott City, Md. Class: Video Game Programming, March 2015
K. was so excited about what he did yesterday he didn’t even realize he was eating a healthy dinner. 🙂 Sounds like things are really coming together.”
May 1, 2015
Al-Huda parent, College Park, Md. Class: Early Engineers, May 2013
You did a marvelous job! Thanks for a wonderful experience. F. enjoyed the sessions so much that he will be signing up for [your] camp over the summer
June 10, 2013
Wood Acres E.S. parent, Bethesda, Md. Class: Storybook Science, October 2013
You have really made this a wonderful class. … C. loves fossils and everything dinosaur and his photo shows him totally engaged.
October 9, 2013
Carderock E.S. parent, Bethesda, Md. Class: Storybook Science, May 2014
Thanks for teaching the class. C. really enjoyed it.
June 11, 2014
Fields Road E.S. parent, Gaithersburg, Md. Class: Lego Robotics, November 2014
[My son] H. had only positive things to say. These sorts of activities are empowering to kids and give them confidence to learn anything …December 17, 2014
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