Rube Goldberg Devices Promote Cooperative Learning
It’s called “MakerKids Rube Goldberg Device,” but the point of the exhibit is more about getting kids to work together toward a goal
Kids & Family
Super-Sweet Kid Craft: Starburst Candy Wrapper Bracelets
In need of some weekend craft inspiration? Have a treat, then turn the packaging into a piece of fun DIY jewelry with this Starburst candy wrapper bracelets project! In a throwback to awesome summer camp activities of yore, I’m utterly charmed by this sweet take on a classic childhood craft. (I think we did this […]
These Kids Built an Exoskeleton to Lift 400 Pounds
These are students at the Bay School of San Francisco, and the makers of AJAX, a hydraulic exoskeleton that looks like something from a movie.
Tasty Treats: How to Make Homemade Slushies
Ready to blow your kids’ minds? This weekend, surprise them with the most awesome summertime dessert there is: homemade slushies! We call them slushies here in Chicago and I remember my mom buying them for me at the local mall when I was a kid. They were so much fun and so many flavor options! […]
Growing Up at Maker Faire
We talk a lot about the impact of the Maker Movement on society, business, technology, and formal education. In ten years of its overt existence as a self-identified culture, the Maker Movement has certainly grown. And while it’s been growing, so have its children. If a child was 10 at the first Faire in 2006, […]
A Backyard Roller Coaster the Whole Family Can Build
Will Pemble started building his backyard roller coaster in 2013 and has now begun to help others build their own backyard roller coasters.
Paper Pizzazz: Easy Party Signage and Decor
Make a bold statement with these light weight paper and foam board signs.
