Circuits and Clay at Guidepost Montessori in Reston

  • Clay, Electrical, Science
Guidepost Montessori at Reston: 11579 Cedar Chase Rd, Herndon, VA 20170, USA
Sep 10 2025
Dec 17 2025

Days

  • Wed 

Circuits and Clay

3:15 PM - 4:00 PM

Monthly Payment
$98.00 USD

Description

This hands-on program introduces young learners to the basics of circuits and electricity through creative building with soft clay and simple electrical components. Students explore how power flows by shaping, connecting, and testing their own creations. Lights turn on. Buzzers sound. Ideas come to life.

Payment period

Monthly

Upcoming payment schedules

Description

🌟 Circuits and Clay

 

This hands-on program introduces young learners to the basics of circuits and electricity through creative building with soft clay and simple electrical components. Designed for curious builders ages 3–6, students explore how power flows by shaping, connecting, and testing their own creations. Lights turn on. Buzzers sound. Ideas come to life.

Each session focuses on a simple challenge. Children build, test, adjust, and try again. Learning happens through play, exploration, and guided discovery. No screens. Full hands-on engagement.

Through supported projects and group activities, students build confidence, curiosity, and early engineering thinking while having fun.

 

 


💡 What they’ll Learn

  • Circuit Exploration: Kids learn what makes a circuit work by building simple connections using clay, lights, and motion.
  • Introduction to Electricity: Students explore basic ideas like power, flow, and connection in an age-appropriate way.
  • Interactive Learning: Every class includes building, testing, and sharing creations with the group.
  • Fine Motor Development: Rolling, shaping, and connecting materials strengthens hand coordination and control.
  • Problem Solving: Children learn to fix things when something does not work and try new ideas.
  • Teamwork and Communication: Students work side by side, explain their builds, and celebrate successful designs.
  • Foundation for the Future: Early exposure to engineering and technology concepts supports future STEM learning.
  • Fun and Creativity: Each class encourages imagination as kids design unique, light-up creations.

 


 

🧾 2025 Discounts

  • 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Sibling Discount: Enroll 2+ siblings at once and get 5% off the second child or more. Discounts apply automatically at checkout when you add more than one child to your cart.

  • 🏅 Military Discount: 10% Off – Email us at [email protected] with any military ID to receive your military discount code. This discount can only be combined with the Sibling Discount, not with other offers.

  • 📚 Educator Discount: 10% Off – Email us at [email protected] with a valid teacher ID to receive your educator discount code. This discount can only be combined with the Sibling Discount, not with other offers.



📅 Holidays & Closure

No classes on:

Make-Up Class Dates:
If a class is canceled by Odin Wise Academy due to weather, facility closure, coach emergency, or other unforeseen circumstances, we will hold make-up classes. Make-up classes are offered only if the session is canceled by Odin Wise Academy.



💵
 Enrollment & Billing Policy

  • Open Enrollment: Families can sign up at any time. Each class is a stand-alone session, so there’s no long-term commitment.

  • Mid‑Program Start: Joining mid-program? Payments are prorated from your first class, so your child won’t miss out.

  • Monthly Billing: Tuition is billed monthly. To cancel, please email us at least 3 weeks before your next billing cycle.

  • Transfers: If your child moves to another school mid‑program, free transfers are available if space permits.

  • No Refunds: Once a payment is made, it is non‑refundable.

  • Odin Wise Cancellations: If we cancel a class and no make‑up date is scheduled, you will receive a full refund for the canceled session(s).



📝 Waitlist Policy

If your preferred class is full, join the free waitlist online.
If a spot opens up, you’ll receive an email to register.



📧 Email: [email protected] for any questions!

 

 

Restrictions

Participants must be 2 years and 8 months to 6 years and 6 months old when the program starts.

Registration period

Registration starts on 08/19/2025 and ends on 12/16/2025.

Participants may register at any time during this period.

In-person location

Guidepost Montessori at Reston: 11579 Cedar Chase Rd, Herndon, VA 20170, USA
Registration closed.