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Amanda Simpson
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Careers in STEM
A look at careers in STEM fields. Like month we look at engineering.
Amanda Simpson
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Intergrating STEM
Including STEM in all areas of the curriculum makes for a well rounded education.
Amanda Simpson
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Fostering Wonder in our Children
When my kids were little it seemed their favourite word was why, closely followed by no. Keeping that inquisitive mind ticking is...
Amanda Simpson
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How 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 Simpson
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Tomorrow's Classrooms
Imagine a classroom that not only looks different but acts different. Not just open plan learning spaces, new learning principles. With...
Amanda Simpson
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Anything Is Possible
We had a great response from our last blog that took a look at amazing new inventions. To further inspire creativity, this is a...
Amanda Simpson
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Where To Start with STEAM
Getting started, knowing what to buy and how to integrate a STEAM program can seem daunting. Schools are at different stages with...
Amanda Simpson
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Instilling a Passion for STEAM
Schools worldwide are realising the need to deliver relevant, engaging STEAM programs to equip students for future focused careers. The...
Amanda Simpson
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The Ingenuity of Children, the Power of STEAM
I 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 Simpson
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The Serious Business of Play
I recently read Free to Make by Dale Dougherty and Ariane Conrad which talks about how the maker movement is changing schools, jobs and...
Amanda Simpson
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Mistakes are the Portal of Discovery
Wouldn'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 Simpson
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Play leads to great learning
Never underestimate the powerful learning that takes place when children are allowed to play, make and experiment. This is the reason a...
Amanda Simpson
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Makerspace with a heart
Makerspace programs can take many forms from simple lunchtime activities to high tech 3D printers and robotics. When I first started my...
Amanda Simpson
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Seeing the Value in STEM
The Girl Scouts of America recently announced they were introducing 23 new STEM badges to encourage girls in the fields of science and...
Amanda Simpson
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STEM apps your kids will love
There 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 Simpson
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Funding Your Makerspace Program
Fundraising 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 Simpson
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Makerspace - Developing Creative Thinking
Makerspace gives children a way to explore, experiment and try new ideas in an innovative and exciting exvironment. Making mistakes in...