Our earliest conversations about what would become Grasshopper Kids took place at playgrounds. As many working parents know, playgrounds are a place where kids are fully engaged and learning all the time. Immersed in play, they're observing, socializing, and having fun. Two friends, coffees in hand and our kids at play, we got to have deep and meaningful conversations about our dreams for the future of education against a backdrop of laughter and joy.
Today, Grasshopper Kids brings that same spirit of play and discovery to children everywhere. Led by talented teachers who share their passions and crafts, our programs are designed to spark curiosity, creativity, and joy. Because we know that when kids are laughing, they’re learning.
our why
EDUCATION
When we thought back on our own educations, and ahead to those of our children's and generations to come, we knew we both wanted something that didn't exist. Kids are natural creators. And, given the tools, curiosity transforms into capability and self-awareness. It's up to all of us to show children all the ways they can create.
ACCESS
It would be impossible to expect only a few individuals to teach a child everything they need to know for the future toward which they're headed. What if kids had access to the world's craftspeople? What if kids could learn music from performers, storytelling from filmmakers, baking from chefs, and problem-solving from engineers?
Teachers
There are so many more talented teachers out there than our kids currently get to learn from. And those individuals are passionate about inspiring the next generation to create -- because they're creators, too. Educators, artists, musicians, chefs, athletes, and all kinds of creatives. We're on a mission to help people break free from the limits of traditional education and employment through fulfilling, creative, and rewarding work teaching kids.
