6-Year-Old Evan Declares Flaming Octopus to be “Cray-Cray”
“I’m proud that he included the propane tank in the drawing. His curiosity led him to figure out what made the thing work,” says Evan’s father.
Kids & Family
Recipe: Roasted Banana Paletas
Frozen bananas are always a great option for a sweet warm-weather treat, but if you’d like to add a little extra flavor to your frosty delights, then check out this Mexican-inspired recipe.
Efficient Cake Cutting Techniques
Even though the math seems to check out, and the logic behind this method of preserving a cake’s freshness for as long as possible is totally sound, there is a potential oversight this video fails to point out.
A World of Possibilities
In the developing world, we have to start by changing kids’ views of education.
Squishy Circuits Light Up the White House
“Girls can do engineering if they believe in themselves and try.” — Sage, age 6 — AnnMarie Thomas and her 6-year-old daughter Sage are excited to share Squishy Circuits at the White House Maker Faire. Sage even made her own dress for the occasion, with pink (red), white, and aqua (blue) stripes!
Jerry the Bear Goes to Washington
Sproutel’s co-founders Hannah Chung and Aaron Horowitz are bringing Jerry the Bear to the White House Maker Faire. Jerry, an adorable teddy bear packed with sensors that uses interactive objects and touch screen games to help kids monitor glucose and use insulin.
Maker Camp, Now Casting…for You!
Maker Camp is looking for a dynamic host for our daily talk show that connects top makers with campers all over the world to build the best summer ever. We’re looking for you. You’re a maker. You may hack your appliances. You may have Arduinos tucked in your t-shirts. You wear the title “Geek” with […]