This summer, some other GT teachers and I got together to host some free online classes through Edmodo for our 3rd-5th graders. My class is called, “Make a Theme Park.” Each week, the students are invited to make something for a theme park that they have imagined. For the 1st week, the challenge was to … Read more
Continuing my series about “making stuff” for this week, I thought you might be interested in “Howtoons.” (I love their motto – “Tools of Mass Construction”.) This site is devoted to comics that show you how to make all sorts of things – mostly using materials that you can find around the house. For example, … Read more
One of my favorite things about blogging is the connections that I make with others. Yesterday was a perfect example. I posted about National Day of Making (which is today, June 18th, 2014, everyone!), and a reader commented on the post with a link to her blog, “JackANDJude.” Jude is the blogger. Along with her young … Read more
I know this is a big shock to my regular readers, but I happen to be a huge fan of creativity – which includes making “stuff.” If you need proof, you can take a look at yesterday’s post, or maybe this one. Apparently, I am not the only famous person who believes in the power of … Read more
This summer, some other GT teachers and I got together to host some free online classes through Edmodo for our 3rd-5th graders. My class is called, “Make a Theme Park.” Each week, the students are invited to make something for a theme park that they have imagined. Last week, the challenge was to build a … Read more
For the past couple of years, Google and Make Magazine have partnered to sponsor an online Maker Camp each summer. The 2014 Maker Camp runs from July 7th-August 15th. There is a special theme for each week, and it includes projects, instructions, and virtual field trips. You do not have to register ahead of time, but … Read more