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Every TinkerClass resource you need to get started!

Listen, Wonder, Tinker, Make!

TinkerClass extends our student-approved and standards-aligned podcasts with project-based learning following these four simple, engaging steps. Explore how this framework easily integrates into your existing curriculum and gets your K-5 students thinking and investigating like scientists, engineers, and detectives!

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TinkerClass in 4 Steps

Short on time? Use this at-a-glance resource to start now!

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Teacher’s Guide

Looking to go deeper? Here’s everything you need from A to Z.

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Curriculum Guides

Align with STEAM, ELA, social studies, and more!

Podcast + Project = Podject!

Learn how TinkerClass expands the value of our podcasts with tools to support active listening, reflection, and project-based learning. Our video tutorials show you how to get started based on the educational podcast and platform that best suits your classroom needs. Templates can also be directly downloaded and customized.

TinkerClass Resources

Ready-made reference guides and worksheets to support your Wowzers through podject-based learning.

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WOW and WONDER (Reflect & Innovate)

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How to TINKER (Be a Critical Thinker)

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Recording Your WOWs and WONDERs

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Brainstorming WONDERs

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Picking Your One Big WONDER

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NGSS-Aligned Activities

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Improve Your Design

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Re-Test Your Plans

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