Reviews

Rosemary Hills E.S. parent, Kensington, Md. Class: Lego Robotics, October 2011

Thanks for sending the update, photos and video. My son … loved the class and with the photos and video it’s great to see what he was talking about when he said that they made birds.

October 9, 2011

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

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

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

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

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

Wood Acres E.S. parent, Bethesda, Md. Class: Mindstorms, September 2013

Thank you again for your work teaching this fun class!

October 9, 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

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

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

Peabody E.S. parent, Washington, D.C. Class: Early Engineers, October 2014

My son S. is enjoying the Early Engineers class.

October 23, 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

Mater Dei parent, Bethesda, Md. Class: Lego Robotics, November 2015

My son J. had a GREAT time. Thank you! Very excited for this opportunity for him!

November 3, 2015

Westbrook E.S. parent, Bethesda, Md. Class: Video Game Programming, October 2014

[My son] is very excited about the class.

October 23, 2014

John Hanson Montessori School parent, Oxon Hill, Md. Class: Lego Robotics, February 2014

He loves it! I will have to get there early one day to check it out. I will also look at the summer camp information. Haste pronto, yo espero!

March 2, 2014

Wyngate ES parent, Bethesda, Md. Class: Lego Robotics, February 2014

Best after school activity S. has had since he started at Wyngate as a kindergartner.

March 2, 2014

Kensington Parkwood E.S. parent, Kensington, Md. Class: Lego Robotics, September 2014

My son J. had a blast – thank you!

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

Forcey Christian School Parent, Silver Spring, Md. Class: Young Engineers, November 2013

She enjoyed the class and it sparked her interest each time she went. Comment from Parent Satisfaction Survey.

November 9, 2013

Bannockburn E.S., Bannockburn, Ill. Class: Lego Robotics, October 2014

Thank you for the updates today! J. has shared with me that he really enjoys the sessions. So far, his favorite project was the alligator.

October 23, 2014

Kensington Parkwood E.S. parent, Silver Spring, Md. Class: Crime Science

[My daughter and son] REALLY loved this past class. They love them all, but this one like the fingerprint one kept them talking and experimenting!  My kids are learning and having a blast.

June 9, 2013

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

Peabody Primary parent, Washington, D.C. Class: Storybook Duplo, March 2015

The class sounds great! I know my son T.  is really enjoying it.

May 1, 2015

Parent, Rock View E.S., Kensington, Md. Class: Intro to Video Game Programming, February 2016

My son J. loves the class. What an exciting way to learn! In J.’s spare time, he has gone on his iPad and created some projects on his own.

March 19, 2016

Girls Get Science camp parent, Silver Spring, Md., 2014

She absolutely loves science and this made her love it even more. We will definitely be returning next year.

July 9, 2014

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

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

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

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

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

Parent, East Silver Spring E.S., Silver Spring, Md. Class: Intro to Robotics, February 2016

My son was thrilled about this class before it started and was even more excited after class today. He had a great time, had lots of information to share with me and my husband afterwards and he is excited about next week and what you will all do.

March 19, 2016

Thunder Hill E.S. parent, Columbia, Md. Class: Storybook Science, October 2013

This was awesome. J. had such a good time and couldn’t stop telling us about his volcano!  Thanks for the work you do!!!

October 9, 2013

Bradley Hills E.S. parent, Bethesda, Md. Class: Electronics, March 2015

Z.  really enjoyed the electronics class.

May 1, 2015

Our Lady of Mercy parent, Potomac, Md. Class: Robo Challenge Machines, March 2015

Thank you for everything! It was a great program.

May 1, 2015

Murch E.S. parent, Washington, D.C. Class: Electronics, March 2015

O. is really enjoying the class and I appreciate these quick summaries. It gives us a bit more context to chat with him some more.

May 1, 2015

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

Garrett Park E.S. parent, Kensington, Md. Class: Robo Challenge, October 2014

B. was so excited about this first class. When he got into the car to go home I asked him, “How was the class?” He looked at me and said “BCE.” “Huh?” I responded. “Best Class Ever!”

October 23, 2014

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

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

Girls Get Science summer camp parent, Silver Spring, Md. 2014

The girls say that it was probably better that it was just with other girls since boys can be bossy with the toys, doing the projects themselves rather than letting girls have a turn to truly tinker.

July 9, 2014

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

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

Carderock E.S. parent, Bethesda, Md. Class: Lego Engineers, April 2014

Thanks! … S. is really enjoying the class!

June 11, 2014

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

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

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

Murch E.S. parent, Washington, D.C. Class: Space Engineers, November 2015

Well done! I really appreciate what you are doing. V. is very enthusiastic about this class. He tells me about it every time.

November 7, 2015

Oakland Terrace E.S. parent, Silver Spring, Md. Class: Lego Robotics, May 2014

Thank you for a great program and for taking time to update the parents. I appreciated!

June 11, 2014

Wood Acres E.S. club coordinator Reid Lewis, Bethesda, Md. Class: Lego Robotics, September 2012

Thanks! You and your team were impressive today! And the children were totally engrossed in their project. Well done.

June 9, 2013

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

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

Garrett Park E.S. parent, Silver Spring, Md. Class: Storybook Science, November 2011

Thank you so much for making Friday after school so much fun for S.! She loves the class and told me you are her favorite teacher! Thanks also for the weekly updates!

November 9, 2011

Concord Hill E.S., Chevy Chase, Md. Class: Lego Robotics, November 2014

Thank you so much! [My daughter] S. LOVED the class and I asked CHS to continue it in the Spring because it’s her favorite after school activity.

December 17, 2014

Garrett Park E.S. parent, Kensington, Md. Class: Lego Robotics, September 2014

A. had a wonderful time – and can’t wait for the next class!!! Thank you!

October 23, 2014

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

Stone Mill E.S. parent, North Potomac, Md. Class: Robo Challenge 1, Oct. 2013

You are doing a great job, and A. can’t wait for weekly meetings! We only wish this class lasted much longer…

October 9, 2013

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

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

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

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