The #1 STEAM Education System in California

Develop STEM knowledge and 21st century skills with TinkRworks—the leading hands-on STEAM program for K-8 supplemental curriculum and expanded learning (ELOP). Developed by teachers and engineers, TinkRworks utilizes the engineering design process, innovative projects, and productive programming to maximize student engagement.

The Most Exciting STEAM Projects For Your School

TinkRworks balances teacher-led instruction with personalized student practice, allowing teachers to do what they do best.

Ready-to-teach project kits, high-quality instructional resources, and flexible implementation options make it possible to integrate STEAM objectives, augment core instruction, and meet essential standards. 

A perfect fit for:

  • Supplemental School Curriculum
  • Expanded Learning Opportunity Program (ELOP
  • After School Enrichment
  • Summer and Winter School or Camp
  • STEM/STEAM or Science Class
  • STEM/STEAM Club

Inspire California Students with the Most Innovative STEAM Curriculum

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Maximize ELOP Funding with TinkRworks

Unlock the potential of California’s Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELOP) with TinkRworks STEAM resources. Our innovative tools and projects are fully eligible for ELOP funding, allowing you to enhance your afterschool and extended learning programs without additional costs.

Why Choose TinkRworks for Your ELOP?

  • Aligns with ELOP Goals: Our STEAM resources support ELOP’s mission to provide enriching educational experiences and foster student growth beyond regular school hours.
  • Engaging and Effective: Our hands-on projects and curriculum are designed to captivate students and drive meaningful learning outcomes.
  • Flexible Integration: Easily incorporate our tools into your existing programs to meet ELOP requirements and boost your program’s impact.

Eight Benchmarks for Evaluating Expanded Learning Programs (ELOP)

Expanded learning means before school, after school, summer, or intersession learning programs that focus on developing the academic, social, emotional, and physical needs and interests of students through hands-on, engaging learning experiences. The ideal expanded learning program complements, but does not replicate, learning activities in the regular school day and school year. 

Download our free checklist to learn about the 8 benchmarks, or standards, that should be considered when evaluating a new program for an expanded learning setting.

Transform Learning with STEAM PBL​

Empower SEL Through STEAM Learning

TinkRworks makes evidenced-based social and emotional learning (SEL) an integral part of K-8 STEM classrooms. Laser-focused, skills-rich projects teach essential STEAM concepts while also developing vital social and emotional competencies like communication and resilience. By prioritizing SEL alongside academic achievement, TinkRworks helps students develop essential interpersonal skills including:

  • Self-confidence
  • Kindness
  • Listening
  • Self-management
  • Mindfulness

What Our Partners Are Saying​

"From an administrator’s point of view, the biggest success is that teachers enjoy using TinkRworks in their classrooms. They see their students engaged in something rigorous and relevant and that leads to a classroom that is well-managed. Students want to participate. You can’t say that about a lot of programs."

AARON ESPER, Ph.D. | Director of CTE and Special Projects The Career Academy Network of Public Schools

"TinkRworks not only teaches students science and coding but also develops life skills. Students get to practice how to solve problems by talking them through and communicating with their peers. You literally see their confidence grow."

JACLYN FARLEY | K-8 STEM Teacher at St. Isaac Jocques

"Even our special education students benefit from TinkRworks. There’s little that makes us happier than seeing equity and access at work with every student accessing the curriculum—and flying their own drones in the middle school hallway!"

REBECCA LARATTA, Ed.D. | Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum, Instruction, and Student Services at Gower School District 62

Talk to a STEAM Expert

Our School Partners are here to help answer your questions about our STEAM curriculum, implementation, and pricing.

Matt Yena | School Partner

Matt is a former elementary STEM teacher and has experience teaching TinkRworks in his classroom. After 15 years in education, he joined the TinkRworks team to support teachers with easy-to-implement STEAM resources and help provide diverse learning opportunities to a greater number of students.

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We’re here to help answer your questions about our curriculum, implementation, and pricing.