About Einstein's Workshop
Einstein’s Workshop is a STEAM community center where kids create, explore, and enjoy Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math. Our mission is to make STEAM exciting and accessible for every child. We proudly foster an inclusive environment where all innovators—including girls, students of color, and neurodiverse learners—can thrive together.
Our Story
We started with LEGO even before our founding in 2012, growing out of a nonprofit FIRST LEGO League program. At the end of each season, parents would ask, “What’s next?” making us realize there was strong demand for a year-round STEAM enrichment center. From LEGO Robotics, we naturally expanded into a family-friendly maker space. By working backward from what our students enjoy, we leverage their interests to teach technical skills essential for our increasingly tech-driven society. Using Minecraft as a classroom, kids learn architecture, medieval history, math, and programming, while artistic kids design creations for our 3D-printers and industrial laser cutter. Over the years, we have developed specialized curricula to inspire young inventors, game designers, budding mathematicians, and more.
Who We Are
Einstein’s Workshop is led by Rebecca Rapoport, a mathematician and educator with degrees from Harvard and Michigan State. As an early contributor to retail giant Amazon.com and other tech companies, Rapoport played a key role in several elements of the Internet revolution. She is the author of award-winning children’s books, including The Kitchen Pantry Scientist Math For Kids—which was long listed for the AAAS Hands-On Science Book Award and named a Mathical Honor Book. She also writes Your Daily Epsilon of Math Wall Calendar, a math snack per day calendar for adults, with each month featuring a stunning math image and a daily intellectual challenge.
Our team is an eclectic group of educators brought together by our common goal of getting kids excited about STEAM. Our teachers include Harvard, MIT, Bryn Mawr, Boston College, Lesley, and Wheaton graduates—including some Master’s and PhD’s—and degrees spanning math, physics, biology, architecture, and museum science. Together, we are multidisciplinary professionals dedicated to designing creative, technical learning experiences.
Our Educational Philosophy
At Einstein’s Workshop, we have a “Fun First” philosophy rooted in the belief that learning is at its best when kids are excited, having fun, and exploring alongside their peers. We find that if children are genuinely engaged, teaching them becomes effortless—usually they have so much fun they don’t even realize they’re learning! By working backward from what kids naturally enjoy, our lessons engage them through their own interests, helping them explore, grow, and gain confidence in STEAM topics. Ultimately, this approach ensures our students gain the critical skills needed to navigate and succeed in our increasingly tech-driven society.
Activity Based
Our curriculum consists of unique activities designed to teach, challenge and allow for creative exploration.
Social
Our classes and large drop-in space encourage students to teach each other and learn together.
Breadth of Learning
Our classes span multiple STEAM categories, encouraging students to combine learning and techniques from many disciplines in ways they don’t usually encounter in school.
Diversity Statement
Our staff includes educators with autism, dyslexia, and ADHD, giving us firsthand insight into a wide spectrum of learning styles. This uniquely equips us to support diverse learners, as demonstrated by our multi-year collaboration with Boston Public Schools to deliver STEAM activities to their Extended School Year locations. We are committed to providing an open, accessible space where all youth—including girls, students of color, LGBTQIA+ youth, and neurodiverse learners—are fully equipped to excel in STEAM
