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Writing about learning, creative work, and the adventures we build along the way.
A Pollination Activity for Kids: Thank the Tiny Helpers
A 30-minute pollination activity for kids using a paper bee and paper flowers. Model how pollen travels, check what the model leaves out, and thank the tiny helpers behind our food.
Read the post →Build a Cardboard Carnival Game: A Complete STEAM Challenge
A complete guide to running a cardboard carnival game engineering challenge, from a single 35-minute build to a full room-sized showcase, with testing tips and reflection questions.
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Sunday Connection: The Mellow Minute and the Power of Gratitude
When is the last time you stopped and were genuinely thankful for something or someone? This month is all about gratitude, and here's why it's worth your time:...
Read the post →Turn a STEM Challenge Into a Story Without Buying More Supplies
Turn any STEM challenge into a story-driven mission without buying anything new. A three-part formula, six rewritten challenges, and tips for delivering the story in under a minute.
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What Teaching Teenagers About Work Taught Me About Learning
Read the post →Low-Prep STEAM Activities for Afterschool Programs
A practical plan for running hands-on STEAM in afterschool with little setup time, mixed ages, and whatever is in the supply closet, plus six ready-to-run challenges.
Read the post →What Makes a STEM Activity a STEAM Activity?
Adding paint to a science project doesn't make it STEAM. Here's where art actually belongs in a STEM lesson, with three entry points and a worked engineering example.
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Welcome to Creative Dad Company
What if learning felt like an adventure? The story behind Creative Dad Company and the projects taking shape.
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