Event Overview
(Boston, Ma) Healthy Wealthy Thoughts kicks off an exciting Back to School Bucket Hat Customization Workshop at the Boys and Girls Club of Boston - Yawkey Club of Roxbury! This hands-on event is designed to celebrate the start of the school year by combining creativity with the principles of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics). Participants will have the opportunity to design and customize their own bucket hats, showcasing their unique styles and ideas. The workshop will be instructed by MarQuia Lawson, owner of QuiaMara Group, LLC.
Importance of STEAM Education
STEAM education is a holistic approach to learning that integrates the arts with traditional STEM subjects. This interdisciplinary method fosters creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills among students7. By incorporating art into STEM, STEAM education emphasizes the importance of creativity and innovation in scientific and technological advancements8.
Benefits of the Workshop
- Creativity: Encourages participants to express their artistic talents and think outside the box.
- Entrepreneurship: Inspires young minds to explore entrepreneurial ideas by creating and potentially selling their customized hats.
- Academic Scholars: Reinforces the importance of academic excellence by linking creative activities with educational concepts.
Why Attend?
This workshop is more than just a fun activity; it's an opportunity to engage with STEAM concepts in a practical and enjoyable way. By participating, youth will:
- Develop a deeper understanding of how art, science and technology intersect.
- Enhance their problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
- Gain confidence in their creative abilities.
- Learn about the potential for entrepreneurship through creative projects.
Invite us to your organization
To register your organization for the workshop, please contact Grace Ejiwale, Project Manager, at healthywealthythoughts@gmail.com or visit their website.
We look forward to seeing registered participants there and celebrating the power of creativity and education together!
Thank you to our sponsors such as Gold Peak Tea, Glaceau Smart Water, The Boys & Girls Club of Boston-Yawkey Club of Roxbury, Quia Mara Group, LLC and HealthyWealthyThoughts.Com.
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