Murch E.S. parent, Washington D.C., Lego Robotics, October 2015
My son, a second-grader at Murch in DC, is loving his Lego Robotics class … He had been reluctant at first to try the class, but now he talks about it all week long and looks forward to every Tuesday. Well done!
November 3, 2015
Wood Acres E.S. parent, Bethesda, Md. Class: Storybook Science, May 2014
Thank you for the updates! [My daughter] is really enjoying the class so far 🙂
June 11, 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
Forest Knolls E.S. parent, Silver Spring, Md. Class: Lego Robotics, April 2014
Class went great. I got to stop in a few times to see the Lego Robotics class myself and the kids were so happy and engaged. I loved it.”
June 11, 2014
Forcey Christian parent, Silver Spring, Md. Class: Storybook Lego, November 2015
Thank you for your time and email updates. [My daughter] L. really enjoyed the Lego’s class with you! We plan on signing her up for next class …
November 7, 2015
Cashell E.S. parent, Olney, Md. Class: Lego Robotics October 2013
S. had an amazing time. Thank you so much for the pictures too!!!”
November 9, 2013
Mater Dei parent, Bethesda, Md. Class: Lego Robotics, November 2015
Thank you so much for a great day. B. hasn’t stopped talking about his Robotics class since he got home! Excellent work!
November 3, 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
Bannockburn E.S. School Coordinator, Bannockburn, Ill. Class: Lego Robotics, March 2015
We appreciate your fabulous instruction! Your class is terrific, and the kids are enjoying it immensely.
May 1, 2015
Wood Acres E.S. parent, Bethesda, Md. Class: Video Game Programming, May 2014
W. has been playing around with the program at home and so far he loves the class.
June 11, 2014
Wood Acres E.S. parent, Bethesda, Md. Class: Storybook Lego, October 2015
Thank you for a great class. My son, A., definitely enjoyed himself and gave us a full report each week on the activities of the class. He is sad to see it end and hopes to meet up with you in a future class.
November 3, 2015
Woodlin E.S. parent, Silver Spring, Md. Class: Lego Engineers
Thank you so much for your weekly emails and great lessons you’ve provided our children! A. has loved it each week and felt very challenged. It’s great for him to see that simple machines and Legos can create cool things!
May 31, 2013
Wood Acres E.S. parent, Bethesda, Md. Class: Storybook Science, September 2013
Thank you for the weekly reports and pictures. We have enjoyed them immensely and have shared them with M.’s grandparents. M. is having a lot of fun in this class.
October 9, 2013
Garrett Park E.S. parent, Kensington, Md. Class: Lego Robotics, November 2014
My son loved the class, learned a lot and really liked his teacher.
December 17, 2014
Chevy Chase E.S., Chevy Chase, Md. Class: Video Game Programming, June 2014
Thanks so much for your class. My son, G., loved it.
June 11, 2014
Bradley Hills E.S. parent, Bethesda, Md. Class: Young Engineers, March 2012
[My son] had a great time …It was the perfect activity for a kid who loves to learn using hands-on activities. Out of all of the after school activities my kids have participated in over the past 5 years, this was definitely the best!June 9, 2013
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
Camp GrAd Lab parent, Silver Spring, Md., 2014
Your camp is great … My son started out just [morning] camp but liked it so well he wanted to stay for the full day.
July 9, 2014
Westbrook E.S. parent, Bethesda, Md. Class: Video Game Programming, October 2014
[My sons] love it. We found the Scratch website at home this afternoon and they are excited to “get to work”. Thank you for making the class such an enjoyable learning experience.October 23, 2014
Westbrook E.S. parent, Bethesda, Md. Class: Storybook Science, October 2014
[My daughter] … had a great time and is very proud of her slime! 🙂October 23, 2014
Oakland Terrace E.S., Silver Spring, Md. Class: Video Game Programming, November 2014
M. is having a great time in class! Thanks!
December 17, 2014
Parkland Middle School Principal Rockville, Md. Classes: Mindstorms, Video Game Programming, 3-D Design, Oct. 2015
Thank you! You are doing great work with our students! -Khanny Yang, Principal, Parkland Middle School Editor’s note: The Great Adventure Lab offers afterschool programming at Parkland Middle School five days a week. We provide Engineering on Mondays, Robotics on Tuesday, Video Game Programming on Wednesdays, 3-D Design on Thursdays and Hands-on Science projects on Fridays.
November 3, 2015
E.L. Haynes Charter School parent, Washington, D.C. Class: Lego Robotics, March 2015
Thanks so much for this update – really appreciate it. We got a very enthusiastic report from our son.
May 1, 2015
Westbrook E.S. parent, Bethesda, Md. Class: Storybook Science, October 2014
Thank you for all of these updates. Our daughter A. really enjoys the class and the little projects. As she says, “Thursday is Storybook Science Day!”
December 17, 2014
Ritchie Park E.S. parent, Rockville, Md. Class: Storybook Science, February 2015
[My son] has so enjoyed this class! I hope it is offered again. I’ll be happy to do some promo with his friends.May 1, 2015
Parent, Concord Hill School, Chevy Chase, Md. Class: Storybook Science
My son, J. had a wonderful time on Monday. He was protesting going before the first class, but I knew he’d love it since he’s constantly doing experiments (much to the detriment of my spice drawer) at home. He did love it and he can’t wait for next time.
March 19, 2016
Northfield E.S. parent, Ellicott City, Md. Class: Video Game Programming, March 2015
Thank you for the updates. The class has been amazing for my daughter.
May 1, 2015
Gorman Crossing Afterschool Activities Coordinator, North Laurel, Md.
My daughter is in the class this session. I wanted to let you know that sending out the photos each week from class is a very effective way to get parents to feel good about this class. I am over the After School Activities for Gorman Crossing PTA. I will be recommending this to all Continue Reading
June 11, 2014
Dufief E.S. parent, Gaithersburg, Md. Class: Robo Challenge, November 2013
The instructor was excellent, always prepared … engaging, … has great personality to work with kids and understands kids well.
November 9, 2013
McDonogh School parent, Owings Mills, Md. Class: Lego Robotics, April 2014
Thanks for the updates and photos…I know G. loves the class!
June 11, 2014
Kensington Parkwood parent, Silver Spring, Md. Class: Electronics, February 2012
This morning [my son] constructed his radio out of his snap circuits. He especially loved receiving stations with different languages. Obviously, your class left a lasting impression!
June 10, 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
Peabody E.S. parent, Washington, D.C. Class: Early Engineers, October 2014
My son S. is enjoying the Early Engineers class.
October 23, 2014
Murch E.S. parent, Washington, D.C. Class: Lego Robotics, September 2014
D. has not stopped talking about the wonderful time he had. … I know he’s looking forward to every Wednesday with The Great Adventure Lab. Thank you again, and we’ll see you soon.
October 23, 2014
Camp GrAd Lab parent, Silver Spring, Md. 2014
He loved what he made. He is still using the marshmallow[launcher] and the marker robot … he loves to adjust them and show them off.
July 9, 2014
Forest Knolls E.S. parent, Silver Spring, Md. Class: Lego Robotics, May 2014
My son R. loves going to the club and I love how much he is learning each week! Thanks so much!
June 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
Thunder Hill E.S. parent, Columbia, Md. Class: Lego Robotics November 2013
[My son] just loves the class! You are clearly doing a great job with these kids.November 9, 2013
Woodlin E.S. parent, Silver Spring, Md. Class: Lego Robotics, October 2013
Thank you so much for this email. I love hearing about what’s going on, and my daughter T. LOVED building the spinning bird last week.
October 9, 2013
Oakland Terrace E.S. parent, Kensington, Md. Class: Lego Robotics
Thank you so very much for your leadership and ability to not only educate but allow the kids to totally enjoy themselves!
March 9, 2011
Gorman Crossing E.S. parent, North Laurel, Md. Class: Lego Robotics, May 2014
My daughter R. loves this class. Thanks for the updates!
June 11, 2014
Murch E.S. parent, Washington D.C. Class: Lego Engineers, May 2014
A. loves the class.
June 11, 2014
St. Patrick’s School parent, Rockville, Md. Class: Lego Robotics, October 2014
So fun! J. loved building the catapult. Thank you.
October 23, 2014
Parent, Wood Acres E.S., Bethesda, Md. Class: Storybook Science, March 2016
Thank you for this very interesting report on their class yesterday. R. really enjoyed it, and the whole family is admiring his car!
March 19, 2016
Parent, Somerset E.S., Chevy Chase, Md. Class: Video Game Programming, February 2016
A. is very excited to show me the program next week. He has enjoyed the class!
March 19, 2016
Murch E.S. parent, Washington, D.C. Class: Space Engineers, October 2015
Thank you for sending these email updates out, it’s great to hear what [my children] are doing each Wednesday. We appreciate your time and enthusiasm.
November 3, 2015
Flora Singer E.S. parent, Silver Spring, Md. Class: Lego Robotics A, April 2015
This is fantastic—thank you! … My son really enjoyed the first session and is looking forward to next week. Thank you so much!!!!”
May 1, 2015
Parent, Murch E.S., Washington, D.C. Class: Young Engineers, February 2016
I just want to thank you for doing such a great job with the young engineers class. C. has come home VERY excited about her activities at young engineers. She says you are a really great teacher, and from her project descriptions, I can tell this is true. She is learning and understanding a great deal Continue Reading
March 19, 2016
Farmland E.S. parent, Rockville, Md. Class: Video Game Programming, March 2014
A. has absolutely loved this class. We spent over an hour this weekend going through his project> he wanted to show me some changes he wanted to make — and did them with no problems at all! He definitely is understanding the logic behind Scratch.
March 11, 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
Thanks for the detailed description of the class and the fun pictures. I really appreciate the time you took to write. It will be fun to talk to our son about the different types of gears. At the same time, we (the parents) learn, too. He had a great time and is looking forward to Continue Reading
November 3, 2015
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
Ritchie Park E.S. parent, Rockville, Md. Class: Storybook Science, March 2015
J. enjoyed your class very much! We will try the canister pop this weekend. We still use the volcano. Many thanks !
May 1, 2015
Parent, National Presbyterian, Washington, D.C. Class: Lego Robotics, March 2016
Thank you for the pictures of the robotics class just completed at NPS. My son D. absolutely loved it. We hope you will be offering more classes there.
March 19, 2016
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
Parent, Murch E.S., Washington, D.C. Class: Video Game Programming, March 2016
Thank you for the updates. It’s great to be able to learn more about what’s happening in these sessions. J. was showing us yesterday what he learned on the software we downloaded to one of our iPads – he’s having a great time.
March 19, 2016
Bannockburn E.S. parent, Bethesda, Md. Class: Video Game Programming, November 2011
The programming club was exceptional. The kids were very engaged, very creative and absolutely enjoyed learning to use SCRATCH. … The teacher … eagerly taught the lessons and worked with each student that needed her help.
November 9, 2011
Girls Get Science camp parent, Silver Spring, Md. 2014
Girls say the pacing was good, instructors were knowledgeable and helpful … You did a great job with everything. I am amazed at the amount of resources you had to manage and according to my girls, you did it very well. Thanks.
July 9, 2014
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
Oyster Adams E.S., Washington, D.C. Class: Lego Engineers, June 2014
Thanks for a great year of Lego Engineering. … [My son] will be back with you all in the Fall.
June 18, 2014
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