Everyday Innovators

YAS Instructor
Ox Ridge (location info)
Thursday, 3:15 PM - 4:15 PM
01/08/26 - 04/09/26 (11 weeks)
Grade Level: 2-5

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

01/08/26    3:15 PM Thursday 01/08/26 3:15 PM
01/15/26    3:15 PM Thursday 01/15/26 3:15 PM
01/22/26    3:15 PM Thursday 01/22/26 3:15 PM
01/29/26    3:15 PM Thursday 01/29/26 3:15 PM
02/05/26    3:15 PM Thursday 02/05/26 3:15 PM
02/12/26    3:15 PM Thursday 02/12/26 3:15 PM
02/19/26    <None> Thursday (February Recess Darien) 02/19/26 <None>
(February Recess Darien)
02/26/26    3:15 PM Thursday 02/26/26 3:15 PM
03/05/26    3:15 PM Thursday 03/05/26 3:15 PM
03/12/26    3:15 PM Thursday 03/12/26 3:15 PM
03/19/26    <None> Thursday (Conference Day Program Only Darien) 03/19/26 <None>
(Conference Day Program Only Darien)
03/26/26    3:15 PM Thursday 03/26/26 3:15 PM
04/02/26    <None> Thursday (Early Dismissal Literacy) 04/02/26 <None>
(Early Dismissal Literacy)
04/09/26    3:15 PM Thursday 04/09/26 3:15 PM