Stone Mill ES parent, North Potomac, Md. Class: Lego Engineers, February 2014
“Thanks for sending out the notes and thanks for the pictures. My son looks forward to this class every week. He loves it.”
March 2, 2014
Bannockburn E.S. parent, Bannockburn, Ill. Class: Lego Robotics, April 2014
J. loved it so much! He couldn’t stop talking about it! Thank you.
June 11, 2014
Sligo Creek E.S. parent, Silver Spring, Md. Class: Lego Engineers, September 2013
My husband and i appreciated your email … It is always hard to extract from kids what they did that day, so your detailed overview was a treat. Thank you.
October 9, 2013
Westover E.S. parent, Silver Spring, Md. Class: Young Engineers, May 2013
[My daughter] has really been loving all of the fun experiments! Her favorites have been the egg drop project, the catapult, and the bridge! She is learning a lot and is very excited about the class each week!May 9, 2013
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
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
Wood Acres E.S. parent, Bethesda, Md. Class: Let’s Roll Engineers, February 2015
Thanks!” Sounds like the kids had such a fun time.
May 1, 2015
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, 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
Westbrook E.S. club coordinator, Bethesda, Md. Class: Mindstorms
Thank you for these awesome updates and pictures. … I am a big believer in this type of STEM programming and so pleased to be part of bringing it to Westbrook through the PTA. The kids are learning a lot from you!
May 9, 2013
Wood Acres E.S. parent, Bethesda, Md. Class: Lego Robotics, October 2013
[C. and C.] both came away from last Thursday’s session with a better understanding of teamwork and sharing responsibilities with their partners. I really appreciate your work with the kids!October 9, 2013
Luxmanor ES parent, Rockville, Md. Class: Lego Robotics, February 2014
“Thank you! A. is really enjoying the experience!”
March 2, 2014
Stone Mill E.S. parent, North Potomac, Md. Class: Lego Engineers, March 2014
“Thanks so much for these updates! R. is always so proud to tell his brother and I what he learned and built. This is really putting his “boring” kindergarten lessons into more perspective for him and he’s becoming more excited to learn.”
March 17, 2014
Parent of Camp GrAd Lab camper, Silver Spring, Md. 2014
I think your camp is wonderful, and he will definitely return next year!
July 9, 2014
Westbrook E.S. parent, Bethesda, Md. Class: Video Game Programming, October 2014
[My son] is very excited about the class.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
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
Host of private class, D.C. Class: Mindstorms, October 2013
Thanks for working with this group–N. is loving the program.
November 9, 2013
Oakland Terrace E.S. parent, Kensington, Md. Class: Robo Challenge, October 2011
Thanks so much for doing such a great job teaching the class. C. really enjoyed it, learned, and is already looking forward to the next one. We appreciate your patience and skill.
October 9, 2011
Peabody E.S. parent, Washington, D.C., Class: Early Engineers, October 2014
[My daughter] tends to ask about this class mid-week in anticipation. As a parent, I love this. .. [My daughter and son] are both enjoying your class. Thank you for all you do!October 23, 2014
Wood Acres E.S. parent, Bethesda, Md. Class: Let’s Roll Engineers, March 2015
This is great – thanks! Our son R. really loves the class.
May 1, 2015
Burning Tree E.S. Parent, Bethesda, Md. Class: Storybook Science, May 2012
[My daughter] LOVES your class and is so excited to share with me her experiments and discoveries from class. Thanks for making class so fun & interesting. I love seeing her enthusiastic face & she has no idea right now that she is learning about science!May 9, 2013
Forcey Christian School parent, Silver Spring, Md. Class: Storybook Science, April 2013
Thanks for another fun week! [My daughter] thought it was fun listening to the book laying down, to see the shadows on the ceiling! And she loved making the shadow puppets too! She always looks forward to Wednesdays because it’s science club day! 🙂
June 20, 2013
Woodlin E.S. club coordinator, Silver Spring, Md. Class: Lego Robotics, May 2012
That was simply a wonderful class. Thank you so much for your excellent teaching. And your great communications with families. You have set a high standard for other clubs.
May 9, 2012
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
Bond Mill E.S. parent, Laurel, Md. Class: Storybook Science, May 2014
This class is fantastic! My son comes home every Wednesday just beaming! He’s absolutely loving it! Thank you so much!!!
June 11, 2014
Kensington Parkwood E.S. parent, Kensington, Md. Class: Lego Robotics, September 2014
My son J. had a blast – thank you!
October 23, 2014
Barnsley E.S. parent, Rockville, Md. Class: Robo Challenge, October 2012
Thank you for the detailed email you sent about the first class. It’s so nice to know exactly what goes on. I also wanted to tell you how much my son enjoyed the class. I even heard from a friend of mine that her son loved it so much, he couldn’t stop talking about it.
October 9, 2012
Murch E.S. parent, Washington, D.C. Class: Video Game Programming, June 2013
Thank you so much for all your time and effort. O. LOVED the class.
June 9, 2013
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
Viers Mill E.S. parent, Silver Spring, Md. Class: Storybook Science, November 2014
My [kindergarten] daughter [is] always excited to bring home her experiments and her interest in science grows more and more each day… Thanks for all you do!
December 17, 2014
Wood Acres E.S. parent, Bethesda, Md. Class: Let’s Roll Engineers, September 2013
Sounds like a fun and challenging time! [My daughter] K. is really enjoying the class. Thanks for keeping us updated!
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
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
Woodlin E.S. parent, Silver Spring, Md. Class: Lego Robotics, October 2012
We really appreciate you sending the photos/videos. Great to see what A. and the others are doing!
October 9, 2012
Our Lady of Mercy parent, Potomac, Md. Class: Lego Robotics
Thank you so much for teaching this class to our kids this year. [My daughter] loved it!!
May 1, 2015
Wood Acres E.S. parent, Bethesda, Md. Class: Video Game Programming, May 2014
I love your detailed reports! C. is having a great time in the class and looks forward to it every week. Thank you.
June 11, 2014
Wood Acres E.S. parent, Bethesda, Md. Class: Lego Engineers, October 2015
Thanks so much! My daughter R. really enjoyed the class!
November 3, 2015
Stone Mill E.S. parent, North Potomac, Md. Class: Lego Robotics, October 2014
Thank you. The boys had so much fun it was a pleasure to watch! Thank you so much!”
October 23, 2014
Flora Singer E.S. parent, Silver Spring, Md. Class: Let’s Roll Engineers, March 2014
J. took a new interest on his Legos and K’nex at home as a result of this class. I was so impressed that our instructor sent weekly updates – including pictures!
March 17, 2014
The French Maternal School parent, Washington, D.C. Class: Early Engineers, September 2014
Thanks for the note. [My daughter] really enjoyed class and is looking forward to the next one.
October 23, 2014
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
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
Wood Acres E.S. parent, Bethesda, Md. Class: Lego Engineers, November 2014
My son …loves the class and I know building a railroad crossing or crane is a passion for him.
December 17, 2014
Camp GrAd Lab parent, Silver Spring, Md. 2014
It was a great week, my kid LOVED it. So much so we went back this week. … his counselors have been great…
July 9, 2014
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
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
Cold Spring E.S. parent, Rockville, Md. Class: Lego Robotics, September 2013
Thanks so much for a great class. [My daughter] A. came home happy and excited.
October 9, 2013
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
Kipling E.S. parent, Deerfield, Ill. Class: Robo Challenge Machines, April 2015
J. is so excited about this class! Thank you for the updates. He now has decided he wants to be a robotics engineer 🙂
May 1, 2015
Beverly Farms E.S. parent, Potomac, Md. Class: Early Engineers, October 2013
Thank you for such a great experience. A. had a blast!
November 9, 2013
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
E.L. Haynes Charter School parent, Washington, D.C. Class: Mindstorms, March 2015
Thanks for working with [my daughter] and all the other students in the robotics class. [She] is really enjoying it.
May 1, 2015
Flora Singer E.S. parent, Silver Spring, Md., Class: Space Engineers, November 2014
My son C. is super excited about the program. I used to be a NASA engineer. So I am really excited that you are using space tech to encourage young people to learn about engineering, science and most important creativity.
December 17, 2014
Oakland Terrace E.S. parent, Kensington, Md. Class: Crime Science
My daughter loved the class….gender did not make a difference. Both my husband and I are science people so we expect our girl to also be a science person–and she is.It was exciting to solve the crime. She loved the class, and we were thrilled that she wasn’t the only girl.
March 9, 2011
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
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
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
Bethesda E.S. parent, Bethesda, Md. Class: Robo Challenge, April 2013
C. came home raving about how “awesome” class was — told me all about his plane and how it poised for takeoff and had a moving propeller! He loved the first class and can’t wait for next week. He thinks he might like to be an engineer, so this is a rong>very cool experience for Continue Reading
April 22, 2013
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
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