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Exceeding the Needs of Both Parents and Children Through New Virtual Enrichment Programs
September, 2020
With all of the recent work and school closures across our nation, many parents with children at home may want to consider transitioning to a home-based business of their very own. Investing in a Snapology franchise is a solution that not only offers benefits like low overhead and high-profit margins but also complete flexibility with the business owner’s time and work schedule.
Snapology Named Top Growth Franchise
August, 2020
Snapology was recently ranked in Entrepreneur magazine’s first Top Growth Franchises list. This list recognizes the 150 companies with the greatest positive franchise
unit growth in North America over a three year period, based on data submitted for Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500 ® ranking. Thanks to its exceptional growth, Snapology was
ranked #117.
Snapology Offering After-School Program During Pandemic
August, 2020
As back-to-school season continues, KSL TV wants to give parents and students a look at what they can expect at after-school programs during the pandemic.
So many parents rely on these programs if they are still working when kids get out of school. Snapology is one of very few companies who are providing the programs these parents rely on.
Tech companies provide resources for at-home learning
August, 2020
Schools were not prepared for this type of shift, so when we realized we could not rely on the schools to offer that learning, we had to jump in and find those additional resources.
Pittsburgh-based Snapology helps "fill the gaps" for coming school year
July, 2020
Franchise Connect Names Snapology The #1 STEAM Enrichment Franchise!
July, 2020
The market of children's education franchises is estimated to have an annual revenue of more than $3 million. Choosing the right franchise can be tough but luckily Franchise Connect has done the research to find the best opportunities available.
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The Top 100 Franchises for Less Than $50,000 in 2020
July, 2020
Check out the top franchises that can be started for less than $50,000, ranked based on scores they received in Entrepreneur's 2020 Franchise 500 ranking.
Snapology named to the 2020 Entrepreneur Top Global Franchises list
July, 2020
Franchising is part of the international business lexicon. Even if people in China or India or Brazil aren't familiar with the word "franchise," it's a sure bet they're familiar with McDonald's, Subway, KFC and hundreds of other U.S.- and Canada-based franchises that have international appeal.If you've been thinking about buying a franchise -in the U.S. or any other country- consider this ranking of the top 200 franchisors that are seeking international franchisees.
My High Plains: Snapology of Amarillo Saving Summer Camps
July, 2020
Family First with FOX43: Kids take summer camp online with a 'Snap'
June, 2020
SNAPOLOGY NOW OFFERS ITS POPULAR LEGO BRICKS STEM-BASED CLASSES ONLINE
April, 2020
Let’s face it, kids get bored easily, and finding a fun, new way to keep them busy can be quite difficult, especially all while being quarantined for weeks on end. Well, if you’re looking for a new way to occupy some of your child’s time that’s also beneficial to them, we might have the just the right thing for you. Snapology has announced they are bringing their popular LEGO bricks STEM-based (science, technology, engineering, and math) classes online.
You know those bricks you keep stepping on and howling for your kids to come pick up? Well turns out they might be beneficial for their brains! Those LEGOS can be transformed into fantastical characters like wizards, superheroes, and pop culture favorites from Star Wars and Minecraft, all while teaching kids valuable skills like engineering and problem-solving. Read More.
Local STEM Program Offers Free Online Resource for Kids
April, 2020
Get out your building blocks and get ready to tackle fun challenges with Snapology of Redmond. Learn STEM skills with building blocks during its daily building challenges on social media. See some examples here.
The goal of the challenges is to give kids an independent project to work on using LEGOs or any materials they can find at home. Every day there is a theme and parents upload a photo when the project is complete. Then people can vote on their favorites and the daily winner will receive a prize. Read More.
Snapology of St. Pete Featured on Fox 13
April, 2020
Snapology Named #4 Top New Franchise
April, 2020
Snapology was named as the #4 Top New Franchise int he world by Entrepreneur Magazine. See the full ranking here.
Snapology Finds A Way To Help Kids Stay Social During Isolation
March, 2020
Snapology has temporarily pivoted its business model over the last three weeks to offer interactive and engaging online programs across its 150+ franchise locations. The company adapted quickly to offer free daily building challenges on their social media channels, interactive online classes, family fun classes, virtual playdates, birthday parties and more.
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Snapology: Providing Access And Inclusion Through Giving Back
March, 2020
Driven by a passion for kids and her own experiences, Laura Coe prioritizes giving back to the community through her franchise system. Read More.
Franchise Journal Magazine: Building Blocks of The Future
March, 2020
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Snapology's Laura Coe sat down for an interview with Franchise Journal to discuss the building blocks that have made Snapology such a success. Read more.
Learning with LEGO: Projects you can do at home
March, 2020
KID-FRIENDLY ONLINE ACTIVITIES, ENRICHMENT
March, 2020
KEYS WEEKLY
While our schools and Discovery Center are closed, Snapology will be adding online class options and daily building challenges to keep the children busy. The programs can provide some fun, focused activities and challenges for students who have access to LEGO bricks at their homes. Check their Facebook page daily for LEGO challenges and to vote on the winning creations.
Local Businesses Offer Free Virtual Activities for Kids
March, 2020
Every morning at 9:00am, Snapology North York will post Challenges on Facebook. Kids are encouraged to use LEGO and any materials they have available. Comment on the challenge by posting a picture with your child’s build by 5:00pm on Facebook. Include initials, age and name of their creation. The build with the most engagement/likes will be highlighted next day at 7:00pm and WINS a prize each day. There is a final contest where the kids can win a Free week of Snapology Summer Camp. Prizing is only valid for families living in Toronto, North York, Scarborough, and surrounding areas. The company will also be offering on-line classes next week. Get details on their Facebook page.
Keeping Your Kids Active With LEGO!
March, 2020
Looking for something to do during your kids do with your kids during this time of social distancing? #WeJaneTV speaks with Shannon Russell of Snapology of Monmouth County to talk about some of the activities and virtual classes they're running to keep kids happy and active!
Watch NowMarch, 2020
AMARILLO, Texas—School closures can be stressful for students and parents. Snapology is here to make that screen time count.
Read MoreSNAPOLOGY FINDS A WAY TO HELP KIDS STAY SOCIAL DURING ISOLATION
March, 2020
Snapology has temporarily pivoted its business model over the last three weeks to offer interactive and engaging online programs across its 150+ franchise locations. The company adapted quickly to offer free daily building challenges on their social media channels, interactive online classes, family fun classes, virtual playdates, birthday parties and more.
Read MoreSnapology Celebrates 10 Years In Business Ranking As The Top S.T.E.A.M. Enrichment Franchise In Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500®
January, 2020
Snapology recently ranked in Entrepreneur magazine’s Franchise 500®, the world’s first, best and most comprehensive franchise ranking. Placement in the Franchise 500® is a highly sought-after honor in the franchise industry making it one of the company’s most competitive rankings ever. Recognized as an invaluable resource for potential franchisees, the Franchise 500® ranks Snapology as 230 for its outstanding performance in areas including unit growth, financial strength and stability, and brand power. "The 500 companies on this list all have something in common: They understand what consumers want now,” says Entrepreneur editor in chief Jason Feifer. “They may be an upstart in a brand-new category, or they may be a brand like Dunkin’ that’s ranked highly on our list for decades. But either way, making our list means they’re forward-thinking, nimble, and closely in touch with their customers’ needs-because in an ever-changing business environment, that’s what a franchise must do to thrive."
Read MoreSnapology’s STEAM initiative picking up steam at Amarillo schools
February, 2020
Pittsburgh-based Snapology makes STEAM-based learning fun for kids
February, 2020
Laura and Lisa Coe are building an educational empire brick by brick.
In 2010, the sisters launched Snapology, a creative play program that engages children ages 1 to 14 using Legos, K’Nex and iPads. The intention is to learn about Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math (STEAM) in a playful atmosphere.
The business that started in Bethel Park now includes 150 franchise locations across the United States, Canada, Australia, China, Vietnam and Jamaica. Snapology ranks 230 on Entrepreneur Magazine’s 2020 Franchise 500 list.
Meet Kayla Opperman of Snapology of Golden-Littleton
February, 2020
Voyage Denver recently caught up with Snapology's own Kayla Opperman to chat about the impact she is making in the Golden-Littleton area.
Snapology expands to Noblesville
February, 2020
Eric and Wei Pettit are taking the idea of STEM learning to the next level by opening a business specifically for the practice.
On Feb. 1, the couple started a Noblesville franchise of Snapology, a mobile enrichment program that uses LEGO bricks and other toys to foster learning through playing. The Pettits recently became interested in Snapology, which launched 10 years ago in Pennsylvania, because of their children.
“We have a 3- and a 4-year-old, and this is exactly the class that I would want for them as a parent,” he said. “The children learn through fun hands-on activities that promote problem-solving, critical thinking and STEM concepts, all in a very social and positive environment. When I was a kid, we had LEGO bricks and our imagination, but now we have LEGO builds that move and a drone that flies. We have different types of input sensors and tablet computers to program the robot to do incredible things.”
Snapology expands to Noblesville
February, 2020
Day camp is the answer for campers not ready for overnight experiences and parents who want their children to be able to return home at night.
With so many camp options out there, Cuffari explained parents should seriously consider day programs.
“As a parent myself, I explored day camps because the camp experience offers valuable enrichment with an opportunity to interact with children with like-minded interests,” she stated. “Day camps should offer parents peace of mind knowing their children are engaging in activities they love while learning something new and fun.”
Snapology Opens 100th Location
May, 2019
May 2019
Snapology, a Pittsburgh based S.T.E.A.M. education franchise announced today the opening of its 100thand 101stlocations. The two newest locations have just started offering programs in the Paramus, NJ and St. Petersburg, FL areas. This milestone comes after significant growth in China, where twenty locations were recently sold.
"We're so proud to be opening our 100th location and to see how far the brand has come. As the demand for STEM/ S.T.E.A.M. professionals continues to increase, our role in inspiring the next generation is growing increasingly important, “said Laura Coe, CEO of Snapology.
"This is a significant achievement that wouldn't be possible without our passionate franchisees. We're thankful for their commitment to teaching children through play," said Coe.
Snapology Featured in Long Island City Courier
April, 2019
Snapology Named to Entrepreneur's Top Franchises for Third Year in a Row.
April, 2019
Snapology Named To Entrepreneur's Fastest Growing Franchises
March, 2019
Franchise Dictionary Highlights Innovative Kids Franchises
February, 2019
Franchise Business Review Top Franchise of 2019
January 7, 2019
Snapology was recently named a top franchise for 2019 by Franchise Business Review. This is the 14th annual ranking of the top 200 award-winning franchise opportunities. The list is available at https://franchisebusinessreview.com/page/top- franchises/.
Franchise Business Review, a franchise market research firm that performs independent surveys of franchisee satisfaction, provides the only rankings and awards for franchise companies based solely on actual franchisee satisfaction and performance. Franchise Business Review publishes its rankings of the top 200 franchises in its annual Guide to Today’s Top Franchises.
Spotlight on Pittsburgh
May 31, 2018
Snapology Founder, Laura Coe, talks about Snapology's beginnings in Pittsburgh and the company's growth.
Meet These 7 Innovative New Franchises for 2017
March 30, 2017
There are plenty of franchises using Lego blocks to teach STEM skills, but Snapology believes they can be used to make the world a better place in other ways, too -- like combating bullying. The company’s new Building Commitment to End Bullying program uses interactive, hands-on activities and celebrity videos to help kids see bullying situations from the perspective of the bully, the victim and the bystander.
172 New Franchise Companies Hoping to be the Next Big Thing
December 6, 2016
Fresh opportunities that have emerged in just the past three years... This story appears in the October 2016 issue of Entrepreneur. For many people, franchising's appeal lies in the ability to tread a tested path to business ownership that tens, hundreds or even thousands of others have traveled before. But what if you're more of the trailblazing type? There still might be a franchise for you. In fact, you might find it here, in our list of 172 companies that have started franchising in just the past three years....
New Kent business offers learning through fun
Nov 23, 2016
The concept of "learning through play" is reaching Kent through a new business called Snapology. Snapology is a franchise designed to educate children in S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) through the use of Lego-brand bricks. Children involved in Snapology have the chance to participate in classes that teach them various forms of study through creating, designing, interacting and building with the bricks, while also teaching social skills such as teamwork. Some particular classes dealing with Snapology include robotics, programming and animation...
Snapology STEAMS up Morning Blend in St. Petersburg, FL
July, 2019
New Theme Based Interactive Program For Kids Offered In Moncton
July, 2019
A new program for kids offers programs in various areas, including robotics, technology, arts and science.Snapology Owner Deji Ayoola says their summer camps, birthday parties and other programs are all theme based, “We personalize the learning through lesson plans based on themes such as sports, animals, and space. Research has shown that many children’s best learning experiences come when they are engaged. Not just in just interacting with materials, but in designing creating and inventing.”
Read MoreSnapology visits Good Day NY
February, 2019
Snapology encourages learning through play
February 2019
While looking for activity programs for their own children, Natalie and Jean Laraque found that there weren’t many available that offered a balance between playtime and education. So to create that balance, the couple decided to open up Snapology in Forest Hills.
Rising Stars: Snapology Named To The Top 100 New Franchises to Keep Your Eyes On
March 2018
Of the 1,023 companies that applied for Entrepreneur’s 2018 Franchise 500 ranking, 225 have been franchising for five years or less (since 2013). We’ve gathered the top 100 of those new franchises. They may be new to the scene, but these companies are already giving the big guys a run for their money with innovative models, marketing methods and menus.
Snapology is thrilled to be named a rising star as the fastest growing STEAM franchise.
See the full article here:
https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/310266
Snapology Earns Spot as a Top 100 Innovative Franchise on Franchise Business Review’s 2018 List
Pittsburgh, PA 10/19/2018 – Snapology was identified by independent franchisee satisfaction research firm, Franchise Business Review, as one of 2018’s Top Innovative Franchises.
Snapology is excited to be recognized as an innovative STEM franchise. We strive to be the best children's franchise!
See the full article here:
https://franchisebusinessreview.com/page/top-innovative-franchises/
Snapology on The Sunday Business Page with Jon Delano
Watch Laura Coe, one of Snapology's co-founders, explain how Snapology educates children using LEGO® bricks, K'Nex and technology. She explains why Snapology is the best children's franchise!
Snapology Brings Fun Learning to Monmouth County
Nov 23, 2016
PRESS RELEASE: Kids who take part in Snapology classes think they are just having fun playing with LEGO® bricks, K’Nex and computers. What they may not realize is that they’re learning, too. Set to open this winter, Snapology of Monmouth County in New Jersey will serve Red Bank, Middletown, Rumson, Fair Haven, Tinton Falls, Colts Neck, Eatontown, Long Branch, Ocean and surrounding areas. This marks the second territory in New Jersey, with company plans for 2-3 more in the next several years...
Building the future
Nov 20, 2016
PLAINFIELD — While children in his Snapology class build towers, bridges and everything in between, Steve Berg hopes he's helping to build a generation of thinkers. New to Indiana and based on the west side of Indianapolis, Snapology Indy-West Owner Steve Berg is ready to get children excited about science, engineering, art, math (S.T.E.A.M.) while they have fun. “I’ve been in engineering for 20 years and I’ve always enjoyed training young engineers,” Berg said. “I’ve always liked that aspect of mentoring and this is a perfect fit for me. I really enjoy seeing the kids light up when they learn something new.”...
Snapology Brings STEM Learning to Hartford County
Nov 1, 2016
October 24, 2016 // Franchising.com // PITTSBURGH, PA – Kids who take part in Snapology classes think they’re just having fun playing with building blocks and other materials that snap together. What kids around Hartford County may not realize is that they’re learning too. Snapology of Hartford-West owner, Paras Patani has had a life-long passion for technology. After an extensive 20-year career in surgical devices, Patani sought to use his knowledge and inspire children in his community. With own his daughter in mind, Patani was eager to bring Snapology’s STEM (STEAM)-based education lessons to the children of Hartford County...
Snapology Makes STEM Learning a ‘Snap’ in Northeast Louisville
Oct 26, 2016
PRESS RELEASE: Kids who take part in Snapology classes think they’re just having fun playing with building blocks and other materials that snap together. What kids around Northeast Louisville may not realize is that they’re learning too. Snapology of Northeast Louisville is coming this fall to the community and will service Jefferson and Oldham counties. This marks the first territory in Louisville, will company plans for two more within the next few years...
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Snapology Inspires Young Creators with Tube Waze Walls, LEGOs, and More
Oct 26, 2016
Budding builders and creators have a new spot in St. Louis to hone their design skills. This Saturday, the region's first Snapology Discovery Center will host its grand opening. The space teaches engineering, science, physics, and literacy concepts through creative, interactive programming. Kids can tinker with LEGOs, tube maze walls, soft building blocks, and more while learning about entertaining topics like superheroes, Minecraft, and robotics...
Penn State Berks Gears Up For FIRST Lego League Competition
Sep 20, 2016
Snapology, which provides interactive, STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics) activities for children in the Reading area, approached Penn State Berks about partnering with FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) to bring a local FIRST Lego League competition to Berks County. Snapology will provide a space with a competition table for teams to practice with their robots. They will also offer mentoring sessions to help teams learn the aspects of programming and robotics using Lego Mindstorms.
Snapology Opening Kids Discovery Center In Glendale
Sep 4, 2016
The article “Snapology opening kids discovery center in Glendale” featured an interview with St. Louis franchisee Peter Auffenberg. The first Missouri outpost of the growing Snapology chain is slated to open in St. Louis County in October. Peter Auffenberg has signed a franchise agreement to open a Snapology discovery center in 2,100 square feet of leased space at 10028 Manchester Road. Snapology discovery centers are stocked with LEGO bricks and other building toys, and the business runs camps centered around robotics and video game design.
For this teacher, learning science is a snap
Nov 23, 2016
Whitney Goduto organizing summer STEM program using building toys.
Snapology Brings Fun Learning to Northeast Ohio
Nov 23, 2016
Kids who take part in Snapology classes think they’re just having fun playing with LEGO® bricks, K’Nex and computers. What they may not realize is that they’re learning, too. Set to open early fall, Snapology of Kent will serve the Kent, Aurora, Hudson, and surrounding areas. Company plans for more nearby territories within the next couple of years in Akron, Canton, and Youngstown.
Snapology To Open Interactive Childrens Learning Center In Katy
Nov 23, 2016
Snapology, a business that provides kids with creative outlets, is opening a second Houston-area location and plans three more. Snapology lets kids develop skills in science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics by working with tools such as Lego, robotics and other creative outlets including an animation studio that lets them make short videos.
Snap! Building a new career with Legos
Nov 23, 2016
Larry Davis is building his own business out of Legos. His Snapology franchise, serving Philadelphia and part of the Main Line, is addressing the STEAM deficiency of today's children. For any parent who has stepped barefoot on a Lego brick, or crawled around the house looking for missing pieces, Larry Davis' new career might sound like a nightmare.
Snapology Puts the STEAM Back Into Reading, PA
Nov 23, 2016
Snapology - an interactive play-based concept offering programs that teach STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics) and other concepts mainly using building materials such as LEGO® bricks and related technology - has connected with Penn State to help bring the FIRST LEGO League competition to the Greater Reading, PA area in order to offer the same opportunity to participate in the global competition.
Snapology of North Pittsburgh is Now Open!
Nov 23, 2016
The Snapology of North Pittsburgh opened on October 1, just in time for the school year. The new Pittsburgh location will be serving North Hills, including Sewickley, Hampton, Pine, West View, West Deer, Cranberry, Wexford, and Mars. There are currently seven locations in Pennsylvania with company plans for two more within the next few years.
Snapology! Teaching science, technology, engineering, art and math to pre-schoolers
Nov 23, 2016
Kids who take part in Snapology classes think they are just having fun playing with building blocks and other materials that snap together. What they may not realize is that they are also learning and enhancing key developmental skills.
Snapology Targets Introduction Of Complex Concepts At Early Age
Nov 23, 2016
Snapology - an interactive, all-inclusive play-based concept for children ages 1-14 using LEGO* bricks and K'Nex to teach STEAM principle - owner Rushdi Husain opened Sugar Land in April, saying he desired to bring his passion of building and learning through LEGO* bricks to the children of the greater Houston area.
Snapology Brings Fun Learning to Katy
Nov 23, 2016
Kids who take part in Snapology classes think they’re just having fun playing with LEGO® bricks, K’Nex and computers. What they may not realize is that they’re learning, too.
Snapology Lego classes promote creative fun
Nov 23, 2016
Some of Snapology’s events are just for fun. Others are designed to get kids interested in topics like engineering and computer programming. For instance, a child who attends the engineering course will learn about a different mechanical principal each week, according to Cuffari. View Article Here!
Snapology Welcomes Summer with Tech-Savvy Camp Programs
Nov 23, 2016
Future jobs involving technology will grow over 20 percent by 2020. It is now evident that getting children involved in technology as early as possible should essential, but who said it can’t be fun?
Adaptive Play and its benefits for children with Autism
Nov 23, 2016
Adaptive Play began as an alternative to traditional structured curriculum for children with learning, behavioral, and/or physical challenges. Play is a great distractor tool for children because it allows them to have fun, express their feelings, and have self-actualization through toys. Adaptive Play allows children to participate in activities that target the development of cognitive, social and motor skills. Adaptive Play also encourages cause and effect planning skills, abstract thinking, and science and technology at the child’s pace. Although adaptive play is beneficial for all children, research has proven on countless occasions that it is particularly effective in children on the Autism spectrum. Autism is defined as developmental difficulties in social interactions, verbal and nonverbal communication, and brain development. As Autism prevalence grows, with one in 68 children on the spectrum, it is one of the fastest-growing developmental disorders in the nation. Children with autism have a unique way of communicating and often lack socialization skills, and so adaptive play encourages interaction.
Snapology Brings Fun Learning to Sugar Land
Nov 23, 2016
Snapology has come to the greater Houston area just in time for the summer. Also offering summer classes to keep local children’s brains active during the summer, Rushdi Husain brings his educational influence and entrepreneurial spirit to serve the Sugar Land and Missouri City areas.
Small Business Forum: Web.com
Nov 23, 2016
There are some “rules” of business success most entrepreneurs abide by. But many also have their own “secrets”—things they do or believe that helped them achieve success. In “Secrets of Success,” a weekly interview series here at Web.com’s Small Business Forum, I ask some of today’s smartest, most innovative, most successful business owners to share their insights and success secrets with you.
Transitioning From Motherhood
Nov 23, 2016
With my sister as my best friend and business partner, it is safe to that I have always incorporated family with what I do for a living. We looked at starting our own business from the perspective of a mother. As parents, it is important that our children grow and succeed. When we were thinking about starting a business, we wanted to include our children. With that being said, I would like to provide some tips for mothers that are thinking about re-joining the workforce or transitioning into entrepreneurship.
Ohio Woman Leaves a Career on Campus to Make Learning Fun With Legos at Snapology
Nov 23, 2016
In August of 2014, Gina Cuffari, an Ohio-based mother of two who had spent years working as a campus director, said she was sold on the mission of Snapology, a company that uses building blocks like Legos and technology to combine play with education for children in preschool all the way up to 14 years of age.
Snapology Makes Interactive Learning Fun
Nov 23, 2016
The Small Business Spotlight article, “Snapology Makes Interactive Learning Fun” featured the brand and answers provided by Laura Coe. Small Business Trends is an award-winning online publication for small business owners, entrepreneurs, and the people who interact with them.
A Labor of Love
Nov 23, 2016
Who says you can’t have fun and learn at the same time? That’s certainly true for sisters and Snapology co-founders Laura and Lisa Coe. “My sister — I didn’t have a child at the time, I do now, but — Laura had two children and really loved the idea of teaching with Legos. The more excited about it that we got, the more our business grew,” Lisa says.
San Antonio Snapology on KSAT- TV ABC Segment
Nov 23, 2016
Watch Alejandra, our San Antonio owner discuss Snapology on National Lego Day!
Snapology: Using building blocks to teach kids about science
Nov 23, 2016
Using building blocks to teach kids about science
Nov 23, 2016
Snapology discovery center in Bethel Park disguises learning as playtime
It takes almost no time for the surge of children to knock over the piles of plush building blocks and stacks of Lego bricks in the Snapology discovery center in Bethel Park. Dozens tumble around the room during “free play,” while others file into classes where they can design replicas of their favorite superhero or program Lego alligators to open and close their mouths. Most are having too much fun to realize that there is an ulterior motive, Snapology's founders said.
Snapology Welcomes Summer with Tech-Savvy Camp Programs
In this Salute to American Success, we’re taking a look at Snapology. The company uses building blocks (like LEGOs) and technology to combine play with education, for kids one to 14 years of age. Some of the classes include engineering, science, architecture, robotics, among others. The company was founded in 2011 by sisters Lisa and Laura Coe. “Our parents were entrepreneurs,” Laura Coe said. “We sort of grew up with an entrepreneurial background, helping in whatever way we could.”
Snapology Makes Learning Fun with Play-Based Activities, Launches National Franchise Initiative
Kids who take part in Snapology classes think they’re just having fun playing with building blocks and other materials that snap together. What they may not realize is that they’re learning, too. In addition to being introduced to science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics (STEAM), Snapology students learn skills like patience and teamwork and have a place to engage their creativity.
