ThinkerStudio

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Did you know ThinkerStudio is offering both a 4-day program and homeschool program?

4-Day Program (Monday-Thursday 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM | Kinder-8th grade) $8,000/year: Our primary program for Kinder-8th grade is designed to your creative thinker and designer in mind. This pathway focuses on inquiry-based mastery, integrated literacy, and daily time in our maker studio. With a focus on sustainability, students will be involved in civic science and helping to solve real problems in our community.

Homeschool Programming:
Writing Workshop (Thursdays, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Recommended Ages 12+) $240/8-week session: An expressive writing track focusing on storytelling, poetry, digital newsletters, and technical project reporting.

STEAM Workshop (Thursdays, 12:00 PM – 2:30 PM | Recommended Ages 5-11) $280/8-week session: A hands-on design and fabrication studio exploring science, technology, enginering, art and math through creative projects.

Creative Open Studio (9:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Open to All Grades) $320/8-week session: A hands-on design and fabrication track exploring cardboard engineering, circuitry, stop-motion, and physics.

For more info, check out: https://www.lbcschools.org/thinkerstudio or email [email protected]

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Find Your Voice, Shape Your Story: Writer’s Workshop at ThinkerStudio

Words have the power to build worlds, question assumptions, and spark change. But finding the dedicated space and time to craft them can be tough.

This season, we are offering our immersive Writer's Workshop at ThinkerStudio. This is an expressive writing track designed to help older youth find their distinct creative voice and communicate with absolute clarity. Students will explore real-world writing modes—tackling a fresh, meaningful medium each block, including narrative storytelling, poetry, technical project reporting, and collaborative contributions to our monthly digital community newsletter.

Recommended Ages: 12+

Time: Fridays, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Cost: $240 per 8-week block (First block begins August 28, 2026)

The Experience: Small-cohort, collaborative feedback circles, dynamic writing prompts, and dedicated time to refine each writer's unique voice.

Space is intentionally limited to an intimate cohort size of 10 students to ensure every writer gets personalized mentorship and deep engagement.

Ready to put pen to paper and join our creative village?

👉 Secure your spot today by filling out our Intent to Enroll form here: https://www.lbcschools.org/admissions

I’ve been tracking the upcoming Wildwood film by LAIKA for a while now, and it’s honestly one of the most exciting examples of what’s possible when we blend storytelling with artistic mastery. If you haven't seen the studio's work before, they are the gold standard for stop-motion animation—a medium that feels like pure magic.

As an educator, I love stop-motion because it is the ultimate integrated experience. It isn't just one subject; it’s a beautiful mix of art, creative writing, technology, physics, and even engineering, all working together to bring a vision to life.

It is a medium that is truly accessible to students of all abilities, teaching them the art of attention. It requires patience, technical problem-solving, and a deep, creative narrative sense.

This is exactly why I’ve decided to make Wildwood our first book study of the year at ThinkerStudio. We’ll be diving into the story itself, but we’ll also be heading into the studio to master the process of stop-motion. We’re going to be building sets, developing our own narratives, and learning how to translate a story from the page into a frame-by-frame reality.

I’ve picked up the book in bookstores so many times, always knowing it would eventually be the right anchor for our work—and this year is finally it.

I can’t wait to see the stories our students create. It’s going to be a term filled with construction, composition, and a whole lot of imagination.

Have you ever tried your hand at stop-motion animation? It’s a labor of love, but there is absolutely nothing like seeing a scene finally come to life!

LAIKA Studios Located just outside Portland, Oregon, LAIKA is an award-winning feature film animation studio known for films like Coraline and Kubo and the Two Strings.

At ThinkerStudio, we believe that learning is a beautiful, lifelong adventure.

We are a multi-age (K–8) independent learning program designed to nurture the curious, the creative, and the young minds who are ready to engage deeply with the world around them.

Here is a look at what we prioritize every single day:

Real-World Immersive Learning
We believe the world is our greatest classroom. From hands-on projects to community-based exploration, our students learn by actively doing. We give them the freedom to ask deep questions, investigate complex ideas, and discover the vibrant connections between history, science, and art in real time.

The Art of Attention
We honor the power of deep work. In a fast-paced world, we intentionally carve out the time and space for sustained inquiry. Our students have the opportunity to truly immerse themselves in a subject, follow their natural interests, and experience the joy of true mastery.

Developmental Pacing
We celebrate the individual journey of every child. We honor the natural developmental timeline of learning, trusting that when we cultivate a rich environment and a genuine love for discovery, academic growth unfolds beautifully and at each child’s own perfect pace.

A Collaborative, Multi-Age Community
We thrive in connection. Our hybrid, multi-age setting allows children to collaborate, mentor one another, and build meaningful relationships across age groups. We view our educators as mentors who walk alongside each family, fostering a supportive space where every child is truly seen and valued.

As we move forward with our transition into a formal non-profit organization this year, we are so excited to expand our community and welcome new, mission-aligned families.

If you are looking for a learning space that centers creativity, critical thinking, and your child's unique potential, we would love to welcome you into the ThinkerStudio family.

Visit our website to explore our philosophy, learn about our programs, and connect with us for the upcoming school year: https://www.lbcschools.org/thinkerstudio

Hi ThinkerStudio community!

We just finished our last summer camp this week with Creative Writing and STEAM, and we are now transitioning to prepping for the 2026-2027 school year with our new Day School program and Friday Creative Open Studio and Writer's Workshop classes.

Our Friday Creative Open Studio is just about full, but we still have spots open in our Day School program (K-8th) and our Friday Writer's Workshop class (12+ years).

For more info:

We still have open spots in our Day School Program (Mondays-Thursdays) and our Friday program (Creative Open Studio and Writer's Workshop).

Day School Program
Kinder-2rd cohort: 5 spots
3rd-5th cohort: 4 spots
6th-8th cohort: 4 spots

Friday Program
Creative Open Studio (K-5th): 1 spot
Creative Open Studio (6th-8th): 1 spot
Writer's Workshop (12+ years): 9 spots

I learn more about our programs, go to: https://www.lbcschools.org/thinkerstudio

LAST CALL: Today is the Deadline to secure our incredible teaching team!

ThinkerStudio's Wednesday, June 24 activation deadline is here. We are officially locking in our foundational K-8 cohort for our August 24 Day School launch!

To secure our elite dual-teacher faculty, we must finalize our 18-student roster by tonight.

If you are ready for a learning space that champions learner agency, STEAM, and hands-on ecology (yes, including exploring our natural pond!), this is your moment.

Seats remaining:
🎨 Creative Open Studio: 3 spots left!
💡 K-8 Day School: Nearing our 18-student minimum.

Click the link to submit your Intent to Enroll and secure your family's spot before the portal closes tonight! Let's build something extraordinary.

https://www.lbcschools.org/admissions

Admissions — Learning Blueprint Community Schools URGENT: Help us launch! We must reach our 18-student activation threshold by Wednesday, June 24 to secure our teachers for the K–8 Day School. Apply Now Admissions We are now accepting applications for the 2026-2027 school year. Choosing a learning environment is a significant decision for your fa...

72 HOURS REMAINING!

The countdown is officially on. We are exactly 72 hours away from a massive milestone for our community: our Wednesday, June 24 activation deadline to launch the ThinkerStudio 4-Day Day School this August.

We are building an environment where students are building, tinkering, and developing real, transferable skills documented through dynamic digital portfolios.

Why the urgent Wednesday deadline?
To open our doors, we must finalize a foundational cohort of 18 students by Wednesday evening. This threshold is entirely about securing our incredible educators. We must formally execute contracts for our elite, dual-teacher faculty before they are required to commit to public school districts next week.

The Momentum:
🚀 Our Creative Open Studio only has 3 spots left! (9/12 filled)
🚀 Day School families are actively claiming their seats, but we strictly cap at 24 students.
🚀 Writing Workshop spots are still open on Fridays as well.

If you want your child in a space that prioritizes learner agency and real-world skills, this is your moment. We cannot launch this core Day School without your direct commitment today.

🔗 Help us activate the Day School by registering here: https://www.lbcschools.org/admissions

The momentum is building!

We are thrilled to announce that our Creative Open Studio is already 75% full, with only 3 spots remaining!

As we approach our critical Wednesday, June 24 deadline, families are actively securing their places in our foundational K–8 Day School. To officially launch our 4-Day program and finalize contracts for our elite teaching team, we must hit our 18-student activation threshold by Wednesday night.

The Day School is strictly capped at 24 students to ensure an unparalleled, hands-on learning experience.

Don't wait until the roster closes.
Secure your spot today: https://www.lbcschools.org/admissions