Spark your child's curiosity.
Imagination-boosting art and science lessons for ages 3 to 8.
Try it today for free.
How it works
Schoolhouse is a weekly plan of simple art and science activities.
1. Join
Just takes a moment to sign up, and you'll get access to four weeks of art and science activities.
2. Choose
You'll have 20+ activities to choose from each month. Supply lists, printables, and video are included.
3. Create
Experiment, play, invent, explore, and watch the creative magic unfold.
Start making creative memories with your child.
This program was designed by Rachelle Doorley, founder of TinkerLab and author of the best-selling book TinkerLab: A Hands-on Guide for Little Inventors, and Scott Doorley, author of the best-selling book MakeSpace.
Creativity should not be complicated
For over a decade, TinkerLab's creativity-fueling prompts have helped thousands of families connect through making.
Our simple approach makes it easy for anyone to get started right away.
What's inside?
TinkerLab Schoolhouse is a weekly plan of art and science activities that are fun for kids and simple for you.
When you join today you'll have access to 20 new activities to print or view online, short video tutorials, supply lists, access to the TinkerLab Creative Habit Journey (a $200 value), and a secure and private community to cheer you on.
5 new lessons each week, with short videos and printable PDF's.
Resources to support your maker adventure with your child.
A secure, private online community to cheer you on.
The TinkerLab Journey to help develop a creative habit .
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What our members say...
The fun thing about running this program since March 2020 is seeing hundreds of families go through the program and hear their stories of transformation. Here are some of their stories…
"My family and I love TinkerLab Schoolhouse. The projects are perfect for engaging and inspiring our kids. We’ve loved making playdough, painting stuffed animals, and creating frozen worlds. This is a wonderful creators’ space, with fantastic ideas, warm encouragement, and inspiring playlists. TinkerLab Schoolhouse has helped our kids stay positive through lockdown."
Jill W.
"Not only do we have long-lasting beautiful artwork, we also have deeper connection and memories. Join Schoolhouse: you can participate as little/much as you like, or you can access the materials in a linear or non-linear way. It's like an incredible choose-your-own-learning adventure that is thoughtfully prepared and embedded in learning theory that makes it both accessible and meaningful."
Stephanie K.
Children experience that mistakes are okay and often lead to fresh ideas.
Learning is purposeful and children grow using limited and/or basic materials, encouraging invention and imagination.
Children are engaged because they get to follow their interests and curiosities.
Curiosity and wonder are sparked with open-ended projects.
If it suits them, families are creating together with their child which deepens connection and strengthens relationships.
The time commitment is low but, if you have extra time, there's room to extend projects for hours.
Step inside...
If you're wondering what it feels like inside the member's area, come on in and look around.
What's included?
New activities each week...
...to inspire your child and save you time.
- Five creativity-boosting activities each week!
- Activity sheets that you can print or view online.
- Bonus: Daily Art Challenge.
"The materials list and flexible planners are an invaluable key to our success. I have four children and sometimes we can’t stick to our planned schedule: we have to take advantage of opportunities as they arise." -Schoolhouse member
Secure, private community...
...to connect with other families from around the world.
- Private Facebook group where you can join other parents and educators.
"The community you have built is a warm, welcoming, and caring one. I love it!” -Schoolhouse member.
The TinkerLab Journey...
...to set you up for creative success.
- Set up a tinkering space.
- Learn about process-focussed art.
- Understand your child's artistic developmental growth.
- Establish a creative habit.
- Bonus prompts, including the Daily Art Challenge, for an additional dose of inspiration each day.
"We finally set up my dream space. Now I can use the kitchen island to cook or work while my children use our table and art cupboard for making. I am really pleased to make their space for self-serve." - Schoolhouse member.
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What our members say...
"Your strategies have helped our relationship, and art is now a nice way to connect with my child."
"I'm amazed at how quickly my son became interested in representational drawing."
"Thanks to TinkerLab, now we have a maker space and a great toolbox where we can easily find supplies."
Our guarantee
If you're happy, we're happy. Try Schoolhouse risk-free for 7 days.
Give Schoolhouse a test run for a FREE 7-day trial.
If you're not happy, cancel within 7 days and you won't pay anything.
Once you're a paying member, you can cancel at any time and will only pay for the current billing cycle.
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Try one of our prompts...
Is Schoolhouse right for you? Try a FREE creativity-boosting prompt today.
What our members say...
"Simple and easy to follow instructions, organized well, and beautiful results. I'm happy and so are my kids."
"Schoolhouse is fantastic...I believe that Rachelle is so committed to providing an environment that provides many opportunities for others to learn and grow. She's open and supportive and really cares about her mission."
"Such a deal in terms of cost...for rich and varied resources presented in an approachable manner."
