Tinkering School

My opinion on “Tinkering School” is that it is a good way for children to experience life’s tasks and to use their typical childhood creativity. It shows them that what they once thought wasn’t possible, is easy with help from each other. For instance, seven year old children making a twenty foot bridge out of what most of us throw away, plastic bags. Also, it’s nice to have a worry-free environment so that the children can spend their time doing activities that they view as fun. Also, to go along with that fun comes learning. Learning in a whole different way then what they thought was possible. Instead of books and tests, this schooling provides a way for children to learn through doing and applying real life scenarios. When these children become older, most will actually apply more from what they learned in “Tinker School” for the six days that they were there, then what they would have learned in traditional school in those six days. The main difference that I notice in Tinkering School is that the children are pushed to find a way to make it happen and in traditional school they are told how it’s supposed to be done and expected to do it. As I am finding out by becoming older, there won’t be anyone telling you what to do and how things are suppose to be done, I’ve discovered that life is about improvising and doing things that I, myself didn’t think I was capable of.
It is true that children have to greatest sense of imagination and creativity. In this clip that is widely displayed and portrayed in a positive learning experience. This school is so good for children not just because they make marvelous projects but also because it is a great chance to get away from what now days is a very hectic life style. Looking back on my childhood I wish I could have attended a camp or schooling such as the one seen in the video. I think Tinkering School is a great way for children to get a head start on challenges they will face just a couple years down the road.

About Me...Riley

Well, my name is Riley Peters. I am from small town about 30 miles south of La Crosse, called Coon Valley. I attended Westby High School and graduated this past spring. I am 18 years old and turn 19 in March. Also I was a three sport athlete (football, basketball, baseball). I have two younger sisters, 13 & 16 and an older brother who is 24. I am enrolled in the Computer Support Specialist program, which at times is very boring, but hopefully it will all pay off in the end. My hobbies include; ping pong, snowmobiling, and basketball.