Why Choose Future Makers for Your Child's Learning Journey
The Future Makers Learning Framework
Every day, learners in our microschool model develop these core capabilities through our trauma-informed learning and project-based education approach:
AGENCY
"I can act"
Learners build confidence and skills to take initiative and make meaningful choices in their learning journey.
CREATIVITY
"I can make"
We foster innovation and original thinking through hands-on projects and artistic expression.
MINDFULNESS
"I can center"
Teaching children to be present and aware through social-emotional learning and trauma-informed practices.
IMPACT
"I can make change"
Empowering future makers to create a positive difference through meaningful action and community connection.
What Makes Future Makers Different
This isn't a traditional program; it's a love of learning that comes to life through our trauma-informed learning approach, which helps every child feel safe to explore and grow within our microschool model.
Kids Learn by Creating
Art, building, storytelling, and hands-on exploration replace passive learning in our project-based education framework.
Real-World Experience
Learners create and sell actual products and services at our monthly Kids Market events, gaining invaluable real-world experience.
Kids Feel Safe & Seen
Our trauma-informed, supportive space ensures every child can be their authentic selves, fostering a strong sense of belonging.
Whole-Child Growth
Personalized academics develop alongside confidence and social skills, promoting whole-child growth.
Small Group Attention
With a maximum of 12 students per block, we ensure personalized focus and attention in our microschool environment.
Future Makers featured press
MORE Show Young Entrepreneurs Market
Fox 5 More Show featuring Lily's Lemonade sharing about her business and EJ and Yana showing off their yoga skills.
Young entrepreneurs to host outdoor marketplace in downtown Las Vegas
Featuring Chloe Sligar when she was just 9 years old and bossing up!
https://www.ktnv.com/positivelylv/young-entrepreneurs-to-host-outdoor-marketplace
Microschool viewed as option to traditional school in Nevada
Featured in the Las Vegas Review-Journal as one of Las Vegas first Microschools.
Melissa Flaxman, M.Ed. Featured in The Nevada Independent as a pioneer in Microschooling.
On Television
KLAS 8 News Now — Free Kids Yoga at The Gramercy
Las Vegas Now featured Ms. Melissa Flaxman, Future Makers Founder and Kids Yoga Instructor, inviting kids to free yoga classes every third Saturday at The Gramercy. Watch on KLAS → Link: https://www.8newsnow.com/news/las-vegas-now/free-kids-yoga-at-the-gramercy/
FOX5 Vegas — Free Kids Yoga Class at The Gramercy
Fox 5 MORE Show featured Ms. Melissa and her son Mateo introducing the free monthly kids yoga class. Watch on FOX5 → Link: https://www.fox5vegas.com/video/2024/10/16/free-kids-yoga-class/
KTNV 13 — Las Vegas Gal Morning Blend
Featured on KTNV's Morning Blend Las Vegas Gal segment highlighting Future Makers programs. Watch on KTNV → Link: https://www.ktnv.com/morningblend/las-vegas-gal-2-7-20
KTNV Positively LV — Young Entrepreneurs Outdoor Marketplace
Positively LV segment highlighting the Future Makers young entrepreneurs marketplace in downtown Las Vegas. Watch on KTNV → Link: https://www.ktnv.com/positivelylv/young-entrepreneurs-to-host-outdoor-marketplace
News3LV (KSNV) — Fergusons Downtown Family Events
News3LV interview about family-friendly events at Fergusons Downtown including Future Makers programming. Watch on News3LV → Link: https://news3lv.com/news/videos/fergusons-downtown-interview
In Print & Digital
Las Vegas Review-Journal — Nevada Parents Look to Microschool
Future Makers featured as one of Las Vegas's first microschools alongside founder Ms. Melissa Flaxman, M.Ed. Read on Review-Journal → Link: https://www.reviewjournal.com/local/education/nevada-parents-look-to-microschool-as-alternative-to-traditional-school-2077438/
Las Vegas Review-Journal NEON — Easter Family Guide 2026
Future Makers' free Easter Kids Market at The Gramercy featured in the LV Review-Journal's Neon family guide. Read on Neon → Link: https://neon.reviewjournal.com/family-friendly/easter-egg-hunts-activities-around-the-las-vegas-valley-3332172/
The Nevada Independent — Microschool Pioneer FeatureMs.
Melissa Flaxman, M.Ed. featured as a pioneer in Microschooling in The Nevada Independent. Read on Nevada Independent → Link: https://thenevadaindependent.com/article/pandemic-accelerates-the-emergence-of-small-learning-environments-in-the-las-vegas-valley
The Nevada Independent — Spanish Edition
Spanish-language feature on the emergence of small learning environments in Las Vegas, including Future Makers. Read on Nevada Independent (Spanish) → Link: https://thenevadaindependent.com/article/la-pandemia-propicia-surgimiento-de-pequenos-entornos-de-aprendizaje-en-las-vegas
Recognitions & Memberships
MicroschoolingNV — Advisory Board Member
Ms. Melissa serves on the Microschooling Nevada Advisory Board, helping shape the future of microschool education in Nevada. View Advisory Board → Link: https://www.microschoolingnv.org/advisory-group
VELA Education Fund — Grantee
Future Makers Learning Center received a VELA Education Fund Micro Grant supporting innovative learning models for families. Visit VELA Education Fund → Link: https://www.velaedfund.org
Nevada Center for the Future of Learning — Futurescaping Portrait Project
Ms. Melissa featured as a Nevada educator pioneering the future of learning. View the Portrait Project → Link: https://www.nvfutureoflearning.org/futurescaping
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