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Shared in the New York Magazine!

Apr 06, 2020 10 Products That Delighted Us Last Week: From Coloring Books to Compact Dryers We were honored this morning to see this article about 10 products that delighted the editors at New York Magazine! The Best STEM Toys for Kids, According... READ MORE

Let's Invent! Episode Two- Book Dolls and Minions

Mar 31, 2020 Join Tom and Anne Heck as they share a crafty and fun way to combine making and literacy with Book Dolls! Book Doll Details Anne has promised us she'll make this into an Instructables, but until that is ready for prime... READ MORE

Free Makey Makey Classes on Instructables for Teachers and Makers!

Mar 26, 2020 Are you new to Makey Makey? We just published two free classes for educators and makers on Instructables!    If you are new to Makey Makey and want to get familiarized with our invention kit, head on over to the... READ MORE

Let's Invent! Episode One - Banana Pianos and Synthesizers

Mar 24, 2020 View the First Webisode!  Join Tom and Colleen as they show a first time use of Makey Makey, a little history of synthesizers, and share a super cool synthesizer app by Eric Rosenbaum (one of the inventors of Makey Makey!)... READ MORE

Paper Clock Project Math Project from Surfing Scratcher

Mar 23, 2020 Creativity Matters Series: We know parents and teachers are working with their kids at home for the next few weeks, so we wanted to compile some great resources we've seen shared. We will keep posting new ideas for parents and... READ MORE

Let's Invent! with Makey Makey (brought to you by Joylabz Invention Media)

Mar 19, 2020 New Live Webisodes Coming Tuesday! Calling Kids, Parents, Teachers! Join the Makey Makey team live on Tuesday mornings to invent with everyday things you have lying around the house! We will share ideas for using Makey Makey, and also share invention ideas... READ MORE

Creativity Matters- Around the World Chain Reaction

Mar 18, 2020 This last week, I've seen that the progression of COVID-19 here in the US  (and around the world!) Everyday, I've heard about schools closing and folks starting to self-quarantine to help flatten the curve of COVID-19. In fact, I've got my kids at... READ MORE