The New Clixo Educator Ambassadors: Inspiring Creative Learning for 2024-2025

We are thrilled to announce the launch of the 2nd round of Clixo Educator Ambassadors for the 2024-2025 school year! Building on the success of our inaugural cohort, this program continues to bring together a diverse group of educators—teachers, occupational therapists (OTs), librarians, and specialists—who are passionate about incorporating innovative, hands-on learning tools into their classrooms. These educators will have the exciting opportunity to explore Clixo Classroom, a versatile, flexible magnetic building toy that fosters creativity, problem-solving, and inclusive learning for students of all abilities.

A Focus on Exploration and Innovation

The primary goal of the Clixo Educator Ambassadors program is to explore how Clixo can be seamlessly integrated into various educational environments and curricula. Each ambassador will receive a Classroom Pack that includes an Educator’s Guide, activity cards, and 100 Clixo pieces in different shapes and colors, providing them with the resources needed to design engaging, student-centered learning experiences.

“I was really hoping to see how else could I use these? Definitely geometry with three dimensional shapes, and figure out how to build in challenges. How can you create a bridge that can withhold a certain amount of weight? Using it in terms of the design process and having kids think through, how strong do I need to make this? Should I double it up? Should I have different angels?” - Digital Integration Specialist - Easley, SC

Clixo's hands-on, open-ended design encourages creativity and collaborative play, making it a perfect tool for fostering critical thinking and problem-solving skills in students. The ambassadors will use the lesson plans and activities from the Clixo Classroom portal as a foundation, but they are also encouraged to develop their own ideas and applications tailored to the unique needs of their students. By doing so, they will explore how Clixo can support learning across multiple disciplines—STEM, arts, literacy, and social-emotional development—while emphasizing accessibility and inclusion.

Why Clixo?

Clixo’s appeal lies in its adaptability and inclusivity. Unlike traditional classroom tools, Clixo encourages students to think outside the box by constructing 2D and 3D designs from the flexible magnetic pieces. This level of engagement is especially beneficial for students with different learning styles or disabilities, as the tactile and visual nature of Clixo allows for differentiated instruction. It empowers students to express themselves in ways that align with their strengths, offering a flexible and supportive learning experience for all.

Occupational therapists have praised Clixo for its ability to help students develop fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and spatial awareness, while teachers appreciate how it promotes teamwork and communication in the classroom. By giving students the freedom to experiment and play without strict guidelines, Clixo supports a learning process that is as diverse and dynamic as the students themselves.

Sharing Insights and Best Practices

Throughout the year, the Clixo Educator Ambassadors will share their discoveries and insights with the wider Clixo educational community. They will document their experiences through a variety of formats, including videos, interviews, blog posts, social media updates, activity guides and blog posts. These insights will not only showcase the many ways Clixo can be used in the classroom, but it will also serve as a resource for other educators who are looking to incorporate more hands-on, inclusive learning tools into their teaching.

This year’s program will also introduce Clixo Classroom Meet-Ups. These virtual gatherings will provide an opportunity for educators everywhere to connect with experienced Clixo Ambassadors and learn from their creative approaches to using Clixo in their own teaching environments. Whether you’re a seasoned Clixo user or brand new to the experience, the meet-ups will offer valuable insights and practical ideas for making the most of Clixo in your lessons. Expect demonstrations, discussions on best practices, and plenty of inspiration for fostering creativity and collaboration among your students.

Looking Ahead to 2024-2025

As the 2024-2025 Clixo Educator Ambassadors embark on their journey, we look forward to following their progress and learning from their experiences. These educators are not only using Clixo to enhance student engagement and creativity, but they are also helping to shape the future of inclusive education by exploring how innovative tools like Clixo can be adapted to meet the needs of all learners.

Sign up to the Clixo Classroom Newsletter to stay tuned with updates from our ambassadors as they continue to experiment with new lesson plans, develop creative activities, and share their findings. Whether through videos, blog posts, or live meet-ups, we’re excited to see how this year’s cohort will inspire other educators to rethink what’s possible in their classrooms. Together, we are building a future where learning is creative, explorative, and accessible to all.

Be sure to follow along with the Clixo Educator Ambassadors throughout the year as they push the boundaries of what’s possible in education!