Engineering Classes for Kids in Newton, MA
Ignite Creativity, Engineer the Future
MGA offers hands-on engineering classes for kids in Newton, MA, designed for students in grades K–8. In small groups of up to 8 students, children explore engineering through project-based learning, developing creativity, problem-solving skills, and real engineering thinking through designing, building, testing, and improving their own projects.
By researching, designing, building, testing, and improving their projects, students develop real engineering thinking. With age- and experience-based grouping and a spiral learning approach, the program helps students deepen their understanding over time while building strong STEM skills, creativity, and problem-solving abilities.
Why Choose MGA’s Engineering Program？
Small-Group, Personalized Learning
With classes limited to up to 8 students, each child receives more individualized attention, personalized guidance, and stronger support throughout the learning process.
Hands-On, Project-Based Exploration
Students learn by actively designing, building, testing, and improving projects, allowing them to develop practical skills through meaningful hands-on experiences.
A Progressive Pathway to Real Engineering Thinking
Through a spiral learning approach, students build knowledge step by step over time, strengthening problem-solving skills and developing authentic engineering thinking at each level.
Engineering Levels for Grades K–8
EP Level1
Age Group：K-G1
EP Level 1 introduces young learners in Kindergarten to Grade 1 to foundational engineering concepts through hands-on STEM projects, simple circuits, and beginner maker tools.
EP Level 2
Age Group：G2-G3
EP Level 2 helps students in Grades 2–3 deepen their engineering and science understanding through more complex projects that build observation, hands-on ability, and problem-solving skills.
EP Level 3
Age Group：G3-G4
EP Level 3 is designed for students in Grades 4–5 who are ready to take their hands-on engineering learning to the next level. Through increasingly challenging project-based STEM activities, students strengthen their understanding of engineering concepts while developing creativity, design thinking, and problem-solving skills.
EP Level 4
Age Group：G4-G5
EP Level 4 is designed for students in Grades 5–6 who are ready for more advanced engineering projects and deeper technical exploration. Through hands-on, project-based learning, students apply engineering principles to increasingly sophisticated builds while strengthening logical thinking, creativity, and analytical skills.
EP Level 5
Age Group：G6-G7
EP Level 5 is the most advanced stage of MGA’s engineering program for kids, designed for students in Grades 6–7 who are ready to develop stronger independent thinking and advanced project skills. Through challenging hands-on engineering projects, students deepen their understanding of design, structure, systems, and innovation.