Professional Development Workshops
Professional development workshops support The Magic House philosophy of combining hands-on learning and fun! Educators can enjoy the camaraderie of fellow teaching professionals while learning activities that are easily integrated into classroom curricula.
Workshop Cost: $300 per session
Workshop Length: 2-hours
Size Limit: Maximum 50 teachers
For additional information or to book your Professional Development contact the Education Department at educationinfo@magichouse.org.
Making and Makerspaces
Exploring the creation and integration of Makerspaces and the Design Thinking Process
Join our educators at MADE for Kids, the new satellite location in the City of St. Louis. Explore our Makerspace; engage with the exciting technology and activities our facility has to offer. MADE for Kids educators will walk you through the ideas and philosophies of the Makerspace movement as well as give you insight into how we designed our space. Teachers will also get the opportunity to get hands-on with the design thinking process and engage in one of our Design Challenge field trips.
Workshop Cost: $300 per session
Workshop Length: 2-hours
Size Limit: Maximum 50 teachers
STEM Storytime Structures
Design Challenges Inspired by Children’s Literature
Join Magic House educators at MADE for Kids, the new satellite location in the City of St. Louis to discover how children’s literature can inspire hands-on engineering design challenges perfect for the Pre-K classroom. Utilizing simple everyday materials, workshop participants will engage in sample challenges that can be taken right back to their classrooms.
Workshop Cost: $300 per session
Workshop Length: 2-hours
Size Limit: Maximum 50 teachers
Books as a JumpstART
Integrating Children’s Literature and Hands-on Art Exploration
Books are a wonderful jumping off point for learning of all types. In this engaging and fun workshop, The Magic House will present children’s literature with accompanying art projects that support Missouri Early Learning Goals in Language and Literacy, while supporting Learning Standards in Visual Arts Scope Pre-K. Participants will enjoy exploring art through creation of projects that can be integrated into daily curriculum using basic classroom materials.
Workshop Cost: $300 per session
Workshop Length: 2-hours
Size Limit: Maximum 50 teacher