Lando Engineering & Design Thinking After School

We teach kids how to design, prototype, and test solutions to real world engineering problems. Instead of providing step-by-step instructions, our classes encourage students to design and test their own ideas. You'll see a real difference in your student's approach to problem solving after the semester!

Our unique classes give students the freedom to explore their own solutions to engineering problems, while our expert teachers guide them with tactical hints and suggestions, as well as explanations of core engineering and design concepts. This approach allows them to gain early exposure to complex concepts and ideas, while developing the mental toughness and perseverance necessary to solve difficult challenges.

Our curriculum has been designed specifically to foster grittiness and creativity in our students and by the end of our semester, your child will have gained the confidence and ambition to solve problems through iterative design and engineering. Studies have shown that the combination of grittiness and desire to tackle new problems, without waiting for a provided answer, is a key driver of student performance.

• Problem Solving: Students enhance their problem-solving skills through constructing a range of structures like houses and vehicles with LEGO bricks. Engaging with LEGO sets, children learn to think critically, connecting diverse pieces to surmount challenges and refine their abilities. This tactile method not only cultivates creativity but also hones their capacity for innovative solutions in a fun and interactive setting.

• Creativity: Fostering creativity is essential, and our challenges offer an enjoyable and impactful method to encourage kids to think creatively. Every challenge ignites their imagination, demanding innovative approaches to construct distinct structures. Through these activities, children not only cultivate but also actively apply their creative abilities to problem-solving, all within a stimulating and engaging setting.

• Collaboration: Lando serves as an outstanding tool for promoting teamwork and social skills among children. By engaging in collaborative challenges, kids are encouraged to cooperate, which nurtures a strong sense of camaraderie. The act of playing with LEGOs naturally brings children together, creating an enjoyable environment that not only ensures they have a great time but also teaches them the value of working as a team. Through these shared experiences, children learn essential interpersonal skills in a fun and interactive way.

About Lando

• Expert Designed Curriculum: Our courses designed by education experts, including experienced developers from Osmo and Stanford. On our team, we have over 100 years of combined experience in educational design and excellence.

• ​Interactive Classes: Our immersive story-driven challenges follow Didi the young engineer through her adventures in jungles, frozen tundras, outer space, and beyond.​ Students stay engaged with our games and narrative, while persisting through tough engineering challenges. In Lando classes, students move through levels of challenges at their own pace, ensuring that everyone is engaged and at the right difficulty.

• ​Exceptional Results: Our classes are trusted by top schools including Nixon, Duveneck, Ohlone, Fairmeadow, and the Woodland School, and loved by parents.
  
  Amy W. (Parent) said: “This class has brought my son more joy than any other class he has ever had. Thank you for tapping into his gifts and helping me understand how my child has been wired.” 
  
  Jessica G. (Parent) said: "My daughter absolutely LOVES Lando and can’t stop talking about it at home. Please offer more classes!”