Keeping a Rowdy Classroom Positive and Productive
Keeping a rowdy classroom on track can be a challenging task, but years of experience have taught me some valuable lessons that I can share.…
Category: Resources for Teachers
21 Cardboard Projects for Creative Classrooms and ‘Thinking like a designer!’
These projects are perfect for giving students a way to grow creatively and get their first hundred mistakes out of the way. We use them…
Developing Student Ownership of Learning – 5 Key Points
Hello! I am writing this article as a part of my own learning – as I develop Innovative Arts class, student ownership in their learning…
The Benefits of Awarding Middle School Students for Creativity and Autonomy
Part 1: Why give awards? It’s no secret that middle school can be a difficult time for kids. They’re trying to figure out who they…
3D Printer for Kids – Advice, 3 Resources, Starting Point
I started 3D designing and printing with my students about a decade ago and in that time, I have learned a lot. At the same…
3D Printing in the Classroom – Overview, 15 Resources & Advice
If you are thinking of diving into 3D printing in the classroom, there are plenty of things to consider. It took me years to learn…
Play this while your students brainstorm!
I made this to help my students brainstorm. The random words, settings and project ideas that are on this video really the ideas start to flow.
Plea…
Make an awesome wheel in TinkerCAD! | Middle school Creativity Practice
This wheel is a real treat! Use the duplicate tool to make wheels that you can 3D print or as a part of an epic TinkerCAD project.
Drawing a custom cartoon character | Getting started as a designer for students
This project is to challenge students to make a cartoon character! Its a simple, fun and fast project that anyone can complete. The drawings were in…
Make a 3D Cube Creature! – Middle School Creativity Challenge
Here is a quick challenge for anyone who has learned TinkerCAD – Start with a cube and make a cartoon character! If you need help…
Raft Creativity Challenge! – Middle School STEAM activity
Here is a great STEAM project for middle school students - Using old 3D printing rafts as a creativity challenge!
The drawings
I used electrical wi…
Advice for First Year Teachers – 12 heartfelt videos
Hello! I made these videos over a year ago as a part of a course that I made for this website. I put a lot…
Custom Shaped Glowbox! – Easy STEM Project for Middle School
This is one of many great STEM Projects for middle school that I have developed. Check out the other ones on my channel!
In-depth conversations happe…
Introduce your students to their Chromebooks – Five tips in four quick videos
Students need to understand how their chromebooks work! These five videos are a great introduction to help them use their devices better. Update the Shelf…
Using a 3D printer in a classroom
Our 3D printers are so busy! These videos have all of the details that you’ll need to start printing in your own room! See the…
Custom motorized project for middle school students
This project is a great way to have your students make a complex project that is 3D, motorized, and totally customizable! See the links below for …
Learn to code with Scratch – All lessons
Scratch is such a powerful learning tool! Kids can learn how to code in minutes and make impressive things after just a few class periods!…
Engineering a popsicle stick catapult | Middle school project
Making a popsicle stick catapult is a great beginner engineer project. Warm up your hot glue gun!
Innovative Arts: Making the class that I want for my own kids
Innovative arts was born from my frustration as a science teacher. I was frustrated because the amount of content I had to teach each year…
The basics of using a UScutter Vinyl Cutter software
Intro to this resource – Using UScutter vinyl utter software A UScutter vinyl cutter is a great tool that you can use for anything vinyl!…