Hi, Rachelle here...
The one thing I've learned as an art educator is...
Young children benefit from playful, expressive, and exploratory art experiences.
Why?
Because this type of art making connects to their hearts and allows them to seamlessly follow curiosities that stem from exploring natural phenomena.
But I didn't learn this overnight.
It's only after YEARS & YEARS of learning from some of the brightest minds in the field of arts education, teaching in schools and museums, creating in my studio, and exploring these ideas with my own children that I've come to deeper understandings about early childhood creativity.
You could take years to work through all of this, too.
Or you could join TinkerLab Schoolhouse and allow me to guide you along and help you get straight to the good stuff!
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Maybe you still have questions?
What is TinkerLab Schoolhouse?
It's an online art and creativity program that will bring more creative play to your days. With assistance from our activity library, explore open-ended, curiosity-boosting prompts that focus on art, STEAM, play, and a spirit of process over product.
Who is it for?
Schoolhouse is for you if you're looking for process art, tinkering activities, artist studies, STEAM explorations, opportunities for children to carve their own creative paths, and projects that help kids think like artists and inventors.
If you're looking for cookie-cutter crafts, product-oriented art projects, or draw-alongs, Schoolhouse won't be a great fit.
What's included?
✅ The Unlimited all-access passes include 290+ creative projects.
✅ Videos for EACH project. Last I checked, most kids online schools charge $15+/class. For about the same price as just ONE class you'll get 290! This is a crazy no-brainer. Value $4350
✅ PDF activity guides for EACH project. On a recent search for art PDFs on Teachers Pay Teachers, these started at $1.50 for ONE PDF! Not to mention all the effort of finding the right activity and individually paying each teacher! I don't know about you, but time is money. Let's save you some time! Value $435
✅ Bonus: Access to TinkerLab 101: The Engaged Maker Blueprint. This standalone course is embedded in the program and added as an exclusive bonus for our members. Rachelle shares years of experience with you in this idea-packed e-course that helps you set up your home art space, understand your child's artistic development, and get started with early childhood making. Value $270
The total value, no joke, is $5055!
And you can get all of this for $18/month.
Why on earth would you do that, Rachelle?
Right?! I know, numerous people tell me I should charge so much more for all the value packed into this program. But, I've had a goal since my early days of teaching to spread the joy of art and creating as far as I can, helping thousands and perhaps millions of children along the way.
While it may be impossible to quantify this goal, I believe if I keep the value high and cost low, I'll have a better shot at reaching it. (Related, please tell your friends and help me me spread the word!).
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More questions?
What age is this for?
This is for kids 3-11, mostly because as kids get older they long for more product-oriented outcomes in their work. This isn't true in all cases and we welcome makers of all ages.
Is this appropriate for kids of different ages, like if we're a homeschool family?
A resounding "yes" on this one because open-ended activities like ours are appropriate across ages and offer an added benefit that you only have to set up one project rather than different projects for each child.
How is this different from free activities I can find online?
If you're tired of collecting random ideas from the internet that may or may not be age-appropriate, dealing with ads (are they even kid-friendly?), and losing so much time in pursuit of the holy creative grail, we'll simplify the curation process, we only share projects kids love, and all of this happens in a wholesome ad-free space so you can feel good about time spent with us.
What if we try it and it's not a great fit?
I'm so glad you asked, because I often wonder the same thing when considering a new program. I just signed my kids up for a summer camp and was so relieved by their money-back offer within a cancellation window after I accidentally chose a week while they're still in school! Oops.
Join Schoolhouse, give it a try, and if it's not for you just email us within the first 3 days for your money back. Once you're a paying member, you still don't have to sweat it, as you're not locked in and can cancel anytime.
Your creative collaborator,
Rachelle
Founder, TinkerLab
p.s. - The path to a creative routine is clear. But this opportunity is closing quick - doors swing shut TODAY (June 1) at midnight ET. Are you ready? JOIN THE MEMBERSHIP >
