Everyday Innovators

YAS Instructor
Edgewood (location map)
Wednesday, 3:15 PM - 4:15 PM
01/07/26 - 03/25/26 (11 weeks)
Grade Level: 3-5

Take on real-world challenges and become a creative problem solver! In Real-World Ready, explore fun, hands-on activities inspired by everyday situations — from designing a better lunchbox to planning a dream adventure on a budget.

Work in teams to tackle challenges like building a bridge that holds weight, creating an eco-friendly invention, designing a mini-business, or mapping out the best route for a delivery driver. Use math, writing, critical thinking, and creativity to come up with smart, practical solutions.

Learn how the skills you use in school apply to the real world — and have a blast doing it! Think, plan, design, and build your way through exciting weekly missions where your ideas matter.

 

About the Curriculm 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    3:15 PM Wednesday 01/14/26 3:15 PM
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    3:15 PM Wednesday 02/04/26 3:15 PM
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    3:15 PM Wednesday 03/04/26 3:15 PM
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