Amanda Simpson2 minFostering Wonder in our ChildrenWhen my kids were little it seemed their favourite word was why, closely followed by no. Keeping that inquisitive mind ticking is...
Amanda Simpson2 minHow to help develop creativity in your child.Creativity can often be thought of as a muscle, the more we use it, the stronger it becomes. While we never really lose our creativity we...
Amanda Simpson2 minTomorrow's ClassroomsImagine a classroom that not only looks different but acts different. Not just open plan learning spaces, new learning principles. With...
Amanda Simpson1 minAnything Is PossibleWe had a great response from our last blog that took a look at amazing new inventions. To further inspire creativity, this is a...
Amanda Simpson3 minWhere To Start with STEAMGetting started, knowing what to buy and how to integrate a STEAM program can seem daunting. Schools are at different stages with...
Amanda Simpson2 minInstilling a Passion for STEAMSchools worldwide are realising the need to deliver relevant, engaging STEAM programs to equip students for future focused careers. The...
Amanda Simpson2 minThe Ingenuity of Children, the Power of STEAMI am always amazed by the creativity of children, their thought processes and where they can take their ideas. In the last holidays I ran...
Amanda Simpson2 minThe Serious Business of PlayI recently read Free to Make by Dale Dougherty and Ariane Conrad which talks about how the maker movement is changing schools, jobs and...
Amanda Simpson2 minMistakes are the Portal of DiscoveryWouldn't it be great if we saw mistakes as part of the learning journey. At the end of the day we could ask our children, "how many...
Amanda Simpson1 minPlay leads to great learningNever underestimate the powerful learning that takes place when children are allowed to play, make and experiment. This is the reason a...
Amanda Simpson1 minMakerspace with a heartMakerspace programs can take many forms from simple lunchtime activities to high tech 3D printers and robotics. When I first started my...
Amanda Simpson1 minSeeing the Value in STEMThe Girl Scouts of America recently announced they were introducing 23 new STEM badges to encourage girls in the fields of science and...
Amanda Simpson2 minSTEM apps your kids will loveThere are so many amazing apps that can add another dimension to your Makerspace and expand your program. Here are some of the best to...
Amanda Simpson2 minFunding Your Makerspace ProgramFundraising is your best way to get a Makerspace started if your budget is small or non existent. A while ago I saw a YouTube video about...
Amanda Simpson2 minMakerspace - Developing Creative ThinkingMakerspace gives children a way to explore, experiment and try new ideas in an innovative and exciting exvironment. Making mistakes in...