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April 2020
Typewriter Stories with Doctor Sparks and Cecilia Olivera-Hillway
Let's use a mechanical typewriter to come up with a story together! Doctor Sparks has been writing stories for people on his typewriter for six years, and he wants to write your story next! Give him a prompt and he'll ask you questions and together you'll figure out how the story is going to go. The stories are illustrated by Cecilia Olivera-Hillway, and we'll mail the typewritten story to you when it's done. Register HERE in advance to be part…
Find out more »BrownDog Gadgets presents Britslebots
Bristlebots are a fun way to learn about basic engineering, motor, circuits, and principals of balance. Creating a bot is simple, just attach the parts to the tooth brush head and watch them go. Change they way they move and behave by adjusting the balance and pipe cleaners. Bristlebots are a great rainy day activity or a fun way to spice up a classroom activity. Brown Dog Gadgets was started by teachers for teachers. We create engaging STEM and STEAM products…
Find out more »CodeJoy Presents: Catapult Free Throw Machine with the Dayton Boys & Girls Club
DESCRIPTION: Join Kelsey Derringer from CodeJoy to learn to shoot the perfect free throw with Isaiah Williams of the Dayton Boys & girls Club. Then, we’ll make our a catapult free throw machine from common craft supplies! Part make-and-take webinar, part crafting class, part interview, this class is a blast for anyone! SUGGESTED MATERIALS: Craft sticks (popsicle sticks) Cardboard scraps Rubber bands Plastic cutlery Plastic caps Scissors; or cutting blade and cutting mat Tape Optional: Other decorating supplies AUDIENCE: Kids…
Find out more »Mario the Maker Magician Live
This Friday, Mario will be joined by special guest magician Noah Sonie to learn how to perform a mystifying feat with just a dollar bill and a quarter! Materials needed: dollar bill and a quarter! www.mariothemagician.com/ www.noahmagic.com/
Find out more »Typewriter Stories with Doctor Sparks
Special guest illustrator Cecilia Olivera-Hillway Let's use a mechanical typewriter to come up with a story together! Doctor Sparks has been writing stories for people on his typewriter for six years, and he wants to write your story next! Give him a prompt and he'll ask you questions and together you'll figure out how the story is going to go. The stories are illustrated by Cecilia Olivera-Hillway, and we'll mail the typewritten story to you when it's done. Register HERE…
Find out more »CodeJoy Presents: Flower Papercraft #1 with Lindsay Balfour & Renee Tucci
Join Kelsey Derringer from CodeJoy to meet artist and maker Lindsay Balfour to learn some paper flower making techniques. PLUS, we will get to talk with Renee Tucci, expert floral arranger, to learn more about real flowers and their uses! Part make-and-take webinar, part crafting class, part interview, this class is a blast for anyone! Part make-and-take webinar, part crafting class, part interview, this class is a blast for anyone! Materials list: Paper (unusual paper like wrapping paper would be…
Find out more »BrownDog Gadgets presents LightUp LED Bracelet
LED Bracelet Build your own non-sewing LED bracelet and light up your outfit! We're using fabric and Maker Tape to add LEDs and batteries to a simple bracelet. Add electronics, add decorations, and show off your stylish designs. This project is great for Makers of all ages who want to create simple wearables. Materials Needed: Fabric 1/4th Inch Maker Tape CR2032 Battery LED (Diffused 10mm, 1-3 of them) Scissors Elmers Glue (Optional) See written instructions here. WATCH LIVE on the…
Find out more »The Martian Explorations with Doctor Sparks #3
A live-streaming role-playing game for kids aged 6-11 with riddles, mysteries, and problem solving. In Episode 3: The Astronomer's Tower of The Martian Explorations, three kids play the roles of Martian Squirrel, Martian Mouse, and Martian Mole as they set out to save the town of Red Pebble. It’s a live-streamed role-playing game with an emphasis on nonviolence solutions, riddles, problem solving, and empathy. The game is led by nationally touring storyteller and children’s educator Doctor Sparks, and the choices…
Find out more »Maker Parent Happy 1/2 Hour
In this week's MAKER PARENT HAPPY HOUR we talk to teachers about how they #maketogether in and out of the classroom, strategies for diverse learning styles, and how they've adapted to online learning. Join Gillian Mutti of Make: Community and Mario + Katie in conversation with Make: author-educators Kathy Ceceri and Rick Shertle, Bianca Forrester of Oakland Charter High School, and Tobie Garcia of Urban Montessori Charter School. Join via Zoom for the chance to be a part of the…
Find out more »Marble Runs: Mechanisms and AI presented by Steamlabs
What’s even more fun than building a marble run? Programming an impartial AI to judge the winner! Tutorials and free print-and-cut plans to make marble starting gates, elevators, elastic bumpers and more on the steamlabs website: https://steamlabs.ca/marble-runs/ Use recycled materials like pop bottle tops to make funnels, milk carton towers and more. Follow the guide to train an AI model to use your webcam to declare the winning marble! If you have an Arduino or a Micro:bit or other microcontroller,…
Find out more »CodeJoy Presents: Flower Papercraft #2 with Lindsay Balfour & Renee Tucci
Join Kelsey Derringer from CodeJoy to meet artist and maker Lindsay Balfour to learn some paper flower making techniques. PLUS, we will get to talk with Renee Tucci, expert floral arranger, to learn more about real flowers and their uses! Part make-and-take webinar, part crafting class, part interview, this class is a blast for anyone! Materials list: Paper (unusual paper like wrapping paper would be fun!) Scissors; or cutting blade and cutting mat Tape; or hot glue Markers Paperclips -…
Find out more »May 2020
Mario the Maker Magician Live
Mario the Maker Magician with special guest Howie the Great! In this edition of Mario’s Friday live session, guest Howie will teach a DIY magic trick. All you need is... paper clips a bandana paper crayons scissors and different sized rubber bands And as always, we’ll finish up our session with a dance party, so get your silly song topics ready! Learn more about Mario at https://www.mariothemagician.com/ Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/mariothemagician Follow their adventures on YouTube! #itsafamilybusiness!
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