Joyful Learning Collaborative

The Joyful Learning Collaborative convened by Thinkery is a transformative initiative that redefines learning and collaboration through joy, curiosity, and community relationships. Each year, the Collaborative will focus on a unifying project as part of its work to create a brighter future for ALL through joyful learning experiences. The Joyful Learning Collaborative is part of Thinkery’s priority to center community in our mission to inspire and equip ALL children to be confident, creative thinkers.

 You can stay up to date on the Collaborative’s journey on Thinkery’s blog and through photos here.  

Upcoming Unifying Collaborative Project:
2024 Solar Eclipse 

On April 8, 2024, most of the Central Texas five-county region will experience a total solar eclipse. The Joyful Learning Collaborative will host viewing parties across the region for the community to experience this incredible moment in time. The events will be hosted by Collaborative members and feature hands-on, play-based learning experiences.

This work was supported by the Simons Foundation and is part of its ‘In the Path of Totality’ initiative.

2024 Joyful Learning Guide

In this joyful learning guide, we invite you to embark on an extraordinary exploration WITH your community. Our hope is to offer you an entry point into STEAM learning and helps you understand how valuable humans are to one another and the natural world.

Meet the Joyful Learning Collaborative 

These joyful learning ambassadors are centering joy as a primary indicator of equity and success and are committed to centering communities that have been historically marginalized and actively resisting continued harm.   

Andy Roddick Foundation, Austin Area Urban League, Austin Astronomical Society, Austin Nature and Science Center, Austin PBS, Austin Urban Community Coalition STEAM Kids, Autism Society of Texas, AVANCE-Austin, Black Mama’s Village, Education Service Center Region 13, El Buen Samaritano, Girlstart, Hill Country Alliance, Joshua’s Stage, Pecan Springs Elementary, Stars and Science Austin, Texas Girls Collaborative Project, Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired, Todos Juntos Learning Center, Tomorrow’s Promise Foundation, Variety, Women in STEM at UT Austin.