Outside the Box Learning Company

Outside the Box Learning Company

Outside the Box Learning Company | Hands-On Learning | North Shore, MA

About Outside the Box Learning Company

Outside the Box Learning Company is a mobile, hands-on learning program bringing fun, engaging, and totally unforgettable classes and events directly to schools, libraries, families, and organizations across the North Shore and beyond. Founded by Linda Sessa — homeschooling mom, artist, educator, and self-described curious child at heart — the company specializes in messy science, fiber arts, nature studies, cooking, STEAM, and life skills for all ages. Furthermore, every program is built around a simple but powerful mission: to make learning fun, accessible, and empowering for every child and adult who shows up.

Our Experience

Linda Sessa holds a Bachelor of Arts in Multicultural Education, a cosmetology teaching certification, and training in culinary arts — but it is her personal experience that sets her apart. She has been teaching since her teens, raised a son through homeschooling, and brings a neurodiverse perspective to every class she facilitates. Additionally, all programs are led by CPR and First Aid certified instructors and are fully insured, giving partnering organizations complete peace of mind.

Core Offerings

• Messy science programs including slime, giant bubbles, and non-Newtonian fluids
• Fiber arts — machine sewing, crochet, embroidery, felting, and quilling
• Nature studies and outdoor exploration
• Cooking and farm-to-table programs
• STEAM and tinkering activities
• Jewelry making and seasonal crafts
• Life skills for teens and adults
• DIY organic beauty and aromatherapy
• Saturday sewing classes in Lynn, MA
• Birthday parties, team building, and pop-up events

Outside the Box Learning Company Science Programs

Messy science is where the magic happens. Signature programs include:

• Slime 3 Ways — Thermochromic, glow-in-the-dark, and fluffy slime
• Non-Newtonian Fluids — The wild world of cornstarch and water
• Kinetic Sand from Scratch — Squishy, satisfying, and science-packed
• The Science of Giant Bubbles — Engineering meets wonder in a big way

Each program runs approximately one hour and is capped at 15 participants for a personalized experience.

Fiber Arts & Sewing

Saturday sewing classes run weekly and are open to ages seven and up — adults and families warmly encouraged. In addition, the full fiber arts curriculum includes crochet, freestyle embroidery, wet and dry felting, t-shirt design, wreath making, and more, available for schools, scouts, libraries, and private events.

Nature Studies, Cooking & Life Skills

Outside the Box Learning Company takes learning beyond the classroom with nature exploration programs spanning beach ecology, forest floors, fungi, and garden building. Cooking programs range from pasta making and cupcake decorating to international cuisine and farm-to-table experiences. Meanwhile, life skills programming for teens covers budgeting, friendship skills, meditation, and more.

Who Outside the Box Learning Company Serves

The program travels to a wide range of venues and organizations, including:

• Public and private schools, preschools, and homeschool groups
• Libraries, museums, and recreation departments
• YMCAs, Boys and Girls Clubs, and scout troops
• Child and family services organizations and nonprofits
• Corporate family events and team building
• Birthday parties, festivals, and pop-up events

What Makes Outside the Box Learning Company Special

Linda Sessa does not just teach — she meets every learner exactly where they are. Her neurodiverse perspective, combined with decades of hands-on experience across art, science, nature, and life skills, makes Outside the Box Learning Company a rare and genuinely inclusive resource for families and organizations alike. Consequently, whether a child thrives in structure or needs a little more room to explore, they will find their place here.

Contact

Phone: (978) 530-1302
Email: outsidetheboxlearningcompany@gmail.com
Website: outsidetheboxlearningcompany.com

We bring the fun to you — Outside the Box Learning Company is where curiosity gets messy, creativity gets loud, and every learner gets to shine.