From Jason's desk
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Writing about learning, creative work, and the adventures we build along the way.
November 2, 2026
Build a Cardboard Carnival Game: A Complete STEAM Challenge
A complete guide to running a cardboard carnival game engineering challenge, from a single 35-minute build to a full room-sized showcase, with testing tips and reflection questions.
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Low-Prep STEAM Activities for Afterschool Programs
A practical plan for running hands-on STEAM in afterschool with little setup time, mixed ages, and whatever is in the supply closet, plus six ready-to-run challenges.
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What Makes a STEM Activity a STEAM Activity?
Adding paint to a science project doesn't make it STEAM. Here's where art actually belongs in a STEM lesson, with three entry points and a worked engineering example.
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