Do you happen to have some dolls who are in drastic need of a make under? Sonia Singh, the artist behind Tree Change Dolls, found a way to give new life to dolls who might be ready for a less flashy lifestyle. She has made several YouTube videos describing the process of removing the manufacturers’ face paint … Read more
EngineerGirl has been literally rated, “A Great Website for Kids” by the Association for Library Service to Children. After visiting the site, I have to agree with ALSC that it is an awesome site for young students who would like to know about engineering. Obviously, the site is aimed at girls. However, there is a lot … Read more
Typatone comes from the makers of Patatap. In the latter, you are basically able to create visual fireworks by typing on a keyboard, as each key corresponds to a shape and sound. Typatone is similar, but it allows you to create music with a sentence. The website is free to use. There is an app … Read more
Over the last couple of years, I have written quite a few posts about makerspaces and maker education. Even though I have a “Make!” Pinterest Board, I thought I should gather some of these posts in one place to make them easier to find. So, here are some of the “essentials” I’ve published so far. … Read more
Hopscotch has been a favorite programming app of my students ever since they tried it for the Hour of Code a couple of years ago. One of my 5th graders chose to use Hopscotch to create his entire Genius Hour presentation last year. Hopscotch is now offering a new curriculum for educators and I had … Read more
At the intersection of art and science, you will find 3M’s recent Rube Goldberg Machine video. It is a masterpiece that proves that logic and creativity are not mutually exclusive.