Woodshop for Scientists
Your After School
YAS Instructor
Bruno M. Ponterio Ridge Street
Wednesday, 3:15 PM - 4:15 PM
01/07/26 - 03/25/26 (8 weeks)
Grade Level: 2-5

Young makers will explore the science behind building as they design, measure, and create hands-on wood projects. Students will learn basic tool safety and construction skills while discovering how physics, engineering, and creativity come together in every design.

 

About the Curriculum Writer:

Amy is a passionate teacher and mom of three young children. She attended Southern CT State University, earning a BS in Elementary Education, BA in Psychology, MA in Education and sixth year degree in Educational Leadership. She has 13 years of teaching experience as a classroom teacher and instructional math coach. She is passionate about real-world learning and engaging students in lessons that are relative, appropriate, and fun! She currently teaches STEAM in Madison, CT. In her free time, she enjoys sailing, paddle-boarding, tennis, going to the beach, and spending time with her family and friends.

Upcoming Meetings

01/07/26    3:15 PM Wednesday 01/07/26 3:15 PM
01/14/26    <None> Wednesday (District PD/Early Dismissal - No After School classes) 01/14/26 <None>
(District PD/Early Dismissal - No After School classes)
01/21/26    3:15 PM Wednesday 01/21/26 3:15 PM
01/28/26    3:15 PM Wednesday 01/28/26 3:15 PM
02/04/26    <None> Wednesday (District PD/Early Dismissal - No After School classes) 02/04/26 <None>
(District PD/Early Dismissal - No After School classes)
02/11/26    3:15 PM Wednesday 02/11/26 3:15 PM
02/18/26    <None> Wednesday (Mid-Winter Recess No School) 02/18/26 <None>
(Mid-Winter Recess No School)
02/25/26    3:15 PM Wednesday 02/25/26 3:15 PM
03/04/26    <None> Wednesday (Early Release PLD No Clubs) 03/04/26 <None>
(Early Release PLD No Clubs)
03/11/26    3:15 PM Wednesday 03/11/26 3:15 PM
03/18/26    3:15 PM Wednesday 03/18/26 3:15 PM
03/25/26    3:15 PM Wednesday 03/25/26 3:15 PM