Thinkerella

Thinkerella is a hands-on educational program for elementary and middle school girls and boys that focuses on STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, math) experiments and activities. Through after-school activities, workshops, birthday parties and scout sessions, each session tackles complex material by making it fun and exciting for children through interactive learning experiences. Created by local mom Cherie Melancon Franz, Thinkerella aims to inspire the next generation of makers, builders, shapers, doers, and inventors. The program’s goal is to provide easily understood real-world examples and demonstrations of sometimes difficult topics, such as Newton’s Third Law of Motion, through gender neutral sessions. Thinkerella allows children to conduct safe, non-toxic experiments that spark their curiosity and help them develop a life-long love of learning. Certified teachers write all curricula and lesson plans.