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Registration is required. Topics can also be taught at any time in individual appointments. Cancellation must be at least 48 hours before the lesson begins to avoid future appointment restrictions.
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SDM offers individual 50 minute appointments Monday through Saturday at 9:00 am, 10:00 am, 11:00 am, 1:00 pm, 2:00 pm and 3:00 pm. Call or email if you would like to make an appointment. We will teach any topic, any time; appointments can be in our shop, or remotely via phone or Zoom. For more […]
Summer 2025 lessons will begin the week of June 16, and will end on August 9. There will be no Lessons the week of the 4th of July. Lessons will open for registration on May 19, and there is a limit of 3 registrations per child until June 6, no more than one of any […] |
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Scratch is the world’s largest free coding community for kids aged 8 through 16, but it is enjoyed by people of any age. It was created and is run by MIT, and it is a lot of fun! Scratch, like other block-based coding languages, is a good place for kids to start programming. They will learn about coding structure without needing to worry about a lot of syntax. The pieces of code are each in block format, and the programming is done by connecting blocks to describe the animation of objects that they also create.
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Students will learn how to create a CAD design for an item to be built. This lesson requires approximately middle school levels of reading and math comprehension. Programming of the CAD design is done in TinkerCAD. To create a drawing for printing, most children will require more than one TinkerCAD lesson or individual appointment.
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Scratch is the world’s largest free coding community for kids aged 8 through 16, but it is enjoyed by people of any age. It was created and is run by MIT, and it is a lot of fun! Scratch, like other block-based coding languages, is a good place for kids to start programming. They will learn about coding structure without needing to worry about a lot of syntax. The pieces of code are each in block format, and the programming is done by connecting blocks to describe the animation of objects that they also create.
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Students will work individually or in pairs with a Lego Spike Prime kit. Time will be split between learning how to build a robotic device, and programming basic robotic functions. Lego programming is done in Scratch-like block coding.
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Students will learn how to use software such as Adobe’s Premier Rush to create a video. Whether they want to cut a piece out of a longer video, create their own slideshow, add titles, or produce a professional video, they will leave this lesson understanding the basics of video editing.
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In this lesson students will learn to draw a complex picture on an iPad using different drawing and coloring techniques. We use the Procreate program on iPads, with Apple pencils. Procreate includes the ability to add animation to pictures and this will be introduced. Students’ completed pictures can be emailed to them at the conclusion of the lesson. There is no minimum age recommendation, as no reading or math are required. Competence in using a computer is required.
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SDM will be at the Milano Center 201 W Foster St, Melrose, MA 02176 on the first and third Monday of each month from 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm to help people who stop by. While we help people of all ages, we understand the unique issues of older adults, and with our close relationship […] |
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Students will learn how to create a CAD design for an item to be built. This lesson requires approximately middle school levels of reading and math comprehension. Programming of the CAD design is done in TinkerCAD. To create a drawing for printing, most children will require more than one TinkerCAD lesson or individual appointment.
Free
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Scratch is the world’s largest free coding community for kids aged 8 through 16, but it is enjoyed by people of any age. It was created and is run by MIT, and it is a lot of fun! Scratch, like other block-based coding languages, is a good place for kids to start programming. They will learn about coding structure without needing to worry about a lot of syntax. The pieces of code are each in block format, and the programming is done by connecting blocks to describe the animation of objects that they also create.
Free
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Students will work individually or in pairs with a Lego Spike Prime kit. Time will be split between learning how to build a robotic device, and programming basic robotic functions. Lego programming is done in Scratch-like block coding.
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Students will learn how to use the Circuit Playground Express (CPX) to recreate Simon, a popular color memorization game. They will use MakeCode, a Scratch-based coding app, to program the CPX board. Students will learn to display different colors, keep track of players’ actions, connect buttons and wires, upload code to the CPX Board, and play their games! Minimal prior coding experience is needed; basic middle school reading, typing, and math skills are required.
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In this lesson students will learn to draw a complex picture on an iPad using different drawing and coloring techniques. We use the Procreate program on iPads, with Apple pencils. Procreate includes the ability to add animation to pictures and this will be introduced. Students’ completed pictures can be emailed to them at the conclusion of the lesson. There is no minimum age recommendation, as no reading or math are required. Competence in using a computer is required.
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Welcome to ShopTalks@SDM group discussions. Advanced registration is required. Group size is limited. Each meeting will cover a particular topic with a short presentation followed by open discussions. In September’s ShopTalk we will be discussing Digital Legacy. Throughout our lives, we accumulate so much digital property, and important accounts linked to finances and utilities. A […]
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