Workshops

Sample quilts from Lesley STEAM workshop
We are pleased to announce a new series of hands-on workshops offered by the Lesley STEAM Learning Lab.

Math + Quilting: A Maker Bootcamp (PDF Flyer)
Description

Come join us to explore effective equitable math instruction that reinforces learning through culturally relevant making. Through hands-on instruction and collaborative engagement, you will experience the intersection of mathematical thinking, creativity, culture, and identity. Each workshop will address age and grade appropriate mathematical concepts such as shapes, patterns, fractions, and place value in the Elementary grades, and proportional and multiplicative reasoning in the Middle grades. We will provide you with all the materials needed to make the most of these experiences.

Participants will receive an actionable toolkit designed to support equitable access to math standards for students from diverse backgrounds.

Where

In Person
Participants will meet at the LSTEAM Makerspace, University Hall, 1815 Massachusetts Avenue, 2nd floor, room 2-027, Cambridge, MA. Parking is available upon request.

Virtual
Online participants will join us using ZOOM. A link will be shared after registration is confirmed.

Working Groups Elementary School grades K-5
Shapes, rows, and columns; fractions, decimals, and place value
-OR-
Middle School grades 6-8
Proportional and multiplicative reasoning
Dates

K-5 Fundamentals
  • Saturday, October 22, 10am – 12pm -OR-
  • Saturday, October 29, 1pm – 3pm

6-8 Fundamentals
  • Saturday, October 22, 1pm – 3pm -OR-
  • Saturday, October 29, 10am – 12pm

Advanced (all groups)
  • Saturday, November 19, 9am – 12pm -OR-
  • Saturday, December 10, 9am – 12pm

*Maximum capacity per workshop is 10 virtual and 10 in-person.

Details

Up to 5 PDPs can be earned, 2 PDPs for participation in the Fundamentals Workshop and 3 PDPs for the Advanced.

Participation cost is subsidized. There is a $15 materials fee to register for each workshop.

Trainers
Nettrice Gaskins, Assistant Director, Lesley STEAM Learning Lab
Sue Cusack, Assistant Professor, Director, Lesley STEAM Learning Lab
Rashmi Pimprikar, Program Director, STEAM + Computer Science, Lesley STEAM Learning Lab

Email any inquiries to makespace@lesley.edu

Register

Make your selections below to register for the workshop.

NOTE: You will need to register separately if you want to sign up for the Fundamentals and Advanced workshops.

Working Group
K-5 Fundamentals **Workshops Completed**
6-8 Fundamentals **Workshops Completed**
Advanced (K-5 and 6-8)

Date
Saturday, October 22, 10am – 12pm
Saturday, October 29, 1pm – 3pm
Date
Saturday, October 22, 1pm – 3pm
Saturday, October 29, 10am – 12pm
Date
Saturday, November 19, 9am – 12pm
Saturday, December 10, 9am – 12pm

Location
In-person
Online

Click this link to register for Workshop