Lessons
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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Appointments Available Monday through Saturday at 9, 10, 11, 1, 2 and 3
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 […]
*Must Read* Information about Kids Lessons
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 […]
3 events,
iPad Lessons with Mystic Valley Elder Services: Lesson 5
iPad Lessons with Mystic Valley Elder Services: Lesson 5
We will be teaming up with Mystic Valley Elder Services for iPad lessons. There are a total of 5 lessons on 5 consecutive Mondays starting on June 2. You must attend all 5 lessons to receive a free iPad at the end (there are restrictions). Join us for these group lessons on how to use […]
3 events,
iPad Lessons with Mystic Valley Elder Services: Lesson 5
iPad Lessons with Mystic Valley Elder Services: Lesson 5
We will be teaming up with Mystic Valley Elder Services for iPad lessons. There are a total of 5 lessons on 5 consecutive Wednesdays starting on June 2. You must attend all 5 lessons to receive a free iPad at the end (there are restrictions). Join us for these group lessons on how to use […]
3 events,
3 events,
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1 event,
Drop-in @ Milano Center, Melrose
Drop-in @ Milano Center, Melrose
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 […]
1 event,
Digital Art – Elementary and Middle School
Digital Art – Elementary and Middle School
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.
1 event,
Lego Robotics Prime: Advanced – Upper Elementary and Middle School
Lego Robotics Prime: Advanced – Upper Elementary and Middle School
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.
1 event,
Scratch Coding: Advanced – Late Elementary and Middle School
Scratch Coding: Advanced – Late Elementary and Middle School
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.
1 event,
Video Editing – Upper Elementary and Middle School
Video Editing – Upper Elementary and Middle School
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.
Attendees should be adept users of a computer. This lesson would be appropriate for upper elementary or middle school students with an interest in video editing. Students who have their own video content can bring it to the lesson and work on that. Other students will work on generic video clips.
1 event,
Arduino Game Programming- Middle School
Arduino Game Programming- Middle School
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.
0 events,
1 event,
Lego Robotics Prime: Basics – Late Elementary and Middle School
Lego Robotics Prime: Basics – Late Elementary and Middle School
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.
1 event,
Digital Art – Elementary and Middle School
Digital Art – Elementary and Middle School
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.
2 events,
Scratch Coding: Junior – Early Elementary
Scratch Coding: Junior – Early Elementary
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.
Scratch Jr Coding – Early Elementary
Scratch Jr Coding – Early Elementary
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.
1 event,
Scratch Coding: Beginner- Late Elementary and Middle School
Scratch Coding: Beginner- Late Elementary and Middle School
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.
1 event,
Lego Robotics: Essentials – Early Elementary
Lego Robotics: Essentials – Early Elementary
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.
1 event,
Arduino Game Programming – Middle School
Arduino Game Programming – Middle School
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.
0 events,
1 event,
Drop-in @ Milano Center, Melrose
Drop-in @ Milano Center, Melrose
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 […]
1 event,
Scratch Coding: Advanced – Late Elementary and Middle School
Scratch Coding: Advanced – Late Elementary and Middle School
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.
1 event,
Digital Art – Elementary and Middle School
Digital Art – Elementary and Middle School
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.
1 event,
Lego Robotics Prime: Advanced – Upper Elementary and Middle School
Lego Robotics Prime: Advanced – Upper Elementary and Middle School
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.
1 event,
Video Editing – Upper Elementary and Middle School
Video Editing – Upper Elementary and Middle School
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.
Attendees should be adept users of a computer. This lesson would be appropriate for upper elementary or middle school students with an interest in video editing. Students who have their own video content can bring it to the lesson and work on that. Other students will work on generic video clips.
1 event,
Lego Robotics: Essentials- Early Elementary
Lego Robotics: Essentials- Early Elementary
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.
2 events,
Appointments Available Monday through Saturday at 9, 10, 11, 1, 2 and 3
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 […]
*Must Read* Information about Kids Lessons
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 […]
3 events,
Scratch Coding: Junior – Early Elementary
Scratch Coding: Junior – Early Elementary
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.
3 events,
3D Modeling with TinkerCAD for Elementary and Middle School Students
3D Modeling with TinkerCAD for Elementary and Middle School Students
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.
3 events,
Scratch Coding: Beginner – Late Elementary and Middle School
Scratch Coding: Beginner – Late Elementary and Middle School
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.
3 events,
Lego Robotics Prime: Basics – Late Elementary and Middle School
Lego Robotics Prime: Basics – Late Elementary and Middle School
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.
3 events,
Video Editing – Upper Elementary and Middle School
Video Editing – Upper Elementary and Middle School
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.
Attendees should be adept users of a computer. This lesson would be appropriate for upper elementary or middle school students with an interest in video editing. Students who have their own video content can bring it to the lesson and work on that. Other students will work on generic video clips.
3 events,
Digital Art – Elementary and Middle School
Digital Art – Elementary and Middle School
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.