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Crafts for Learning programs are one-time or multi-session workshops that introduce kids to real-world research using hands-on projects.

Best of all, participants get to keep their projects and continue their exploration at school or home!

Programs for teens, parents, and professional development workshops for teachers and librarians
are also available.

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2016 Summer Reading Program: On Your Mark, Get Set…READ!

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Programs for Schools, Libraries, Museums and Makerspaces!
Crafts for Learning programs are one-time or multi-session workshops that introduce kids to real-world research using hands-on projects. Best of all, participants get to keep their projects and continue their exploration at school or home! Programs for teens, parents, and professional development workshops for teachers and librarians are also available.		Print our 2016 Program Flyer! Click here for program details
2016 Summer Reading Program: On Your Mark, Get Set…READ!
	Kids can build their own video game controllers that work with dance or sports moves using Makey Makey invention kits -- and learn to code them using free Scratch programming! (Computers are required.) Projects are based on my book Video Games: Design and Code Your Own Adventure.
Amazing Robotics Projects!
Choose from projects featured in my books Robotics: Discover the Science and Technology of the Future and Making Simple Robots, including: Robot Hands that work like real 3D printed prostheses for kids Gravity-Powered Robot Walkers born in the lab, inspired by nature Motorized ArtBots that create drawings with "smart body" design Bouncing Tensegrity Robots modeled after NASA moon landers
Paper Inventions!
	Choose from STEAM projects featured in my best-selling book Paper Inventions, including: Light-up Paper Art that teach kids about electrical circuits, switches, sensors Paper Math Projects such as Origami Robots, Foldable Fractals, Mysterious Mobius Strips, and Fun Hexaflexagons Paper Engineering Projects like a Geodesic Dome Clubhouse made from recycled newspaper Paper Art like rolled quilling designs and recycled magazine bracelets and baskets
Educators and Parents: Make a Mini Makerspace!
No matter what your budget or background, you can help children become inventors and Makers! Learn easy low tech/no tech projects you can do right now Get advice about which tools and kits are worth the investment Whether you're planning a dedicated room or a "Makerspace in a Box," you can introduce kids of any age and interest to science and engineering concepts. Thinking of hosting a Mini Maker Faire? I can share my experience as organizer and exhibitor! Find a List of Recommended Makerspace Resources Here
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