Great story by Ken Park in last week’s Bainbridge Island Review:
Presenting virtually to 300 students was a challenge but great fun and I look forward to working with more schools in this way!
Read story here.
I’m thrilled to report that my virtual studio is “up and running” and I’m now presenting remote Hands-on Workshops, “Giant Toy Shows” and Family Fun Nights to schools and organizations around the U.S.!
Thanks to input from hundreds of teachers, principals, parents and students, our new program formats blend the best of remote learning with the thrill of hands-on, minds-on engagement. Wrote one 5th grade teacher:
“It was amazing to see how you adapted to our remote environment. It was every bit as successful as the in-person workshops, and I’m thrilled that my students had the chance for some hands-on science during remote learning. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Thank you!”
And this just in from an Associate Principal on Bainbridge Island:
“Engaging for all ages! Rick was professional, reliable, and able to connect with kids through a digital platform and maintain the WOW factor! The personalized feel for our school was an added bonus as kids were inspired to create and innovate! Thank you, Rick!”
Please contact me for more information and about scheduling!
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Join me on a journey “around the whirl” as I explore the history, science, poetry and FUN of the ancient Bullroarer, a toy that’s easier to play than it is to say! Key learning connections include VIBRATION, OPTICAL ILLUSIONS, WORLD CULTURES, GEOGRAPHY, POETRY, MEASUREMENT and CREATIVITY.
This is the fifth in a series of “lessons” sponsored by King County Library System (www.kcls.org.)
To book a program contact Rick.
Let me know if you have any feedback or questions… and join my email list if you’d like to know when new videos come out!
Happy Building!
Teaching Toymaker Rick Hartman whirls science, history and hilarity in another toymaking adventure aimed at kids ages 5-12 and their adult assistants. Key topics include MATERIALS AND THEIR USES, PROPERTIES, CRITERIA, ENGINEERING DESIGN, INVENTION, RESOURCEFULNESS, PIONEERS, MOTION and FUN!
This is the fourth in a series of “lessons” sponsored by King County Library System (www.kcls.org.)
To book a program contact Rick.
Let me know if you have any feedback or questions… and join my email list if you’d like to know when new videos come out!
Happy Building!
Build a mini wrestling toy with Mr. Toymaker Rick Hartman and learn about the Engineering Design Process, Patents and Inventions! Key themes includes DESIGN, ENGINEERING, INVENTION, READING, WRITING, PATENTS, CREATIVITY and FUN! Recommended for kids ages 5-12 and their adult assistants.
This is the third in a series of “lessons” sponsored by King County Library System (www.kcls.org.)
Let me know if you have any feedback or questions… and join my email list if you’d like to know when new videos come out!
Happy Building!
This is the second installment of my build-at-home video series sponsored by King County Library System. Key themes include STORED or POTENTIAL ENERGY, MOTION, METRIC MEASURING and RECYCLING. It’s geared towards kids in grades K-5 and their adult assistants, but all ages will enjoy.
Visit www.kcls.org for more info.
Please let me know if you have any feedback and/or questions… and join my email list if you’d like to know when new videos come out!
Happy Building!
I’m thrilled to share this first video in a new series sponsored by King County Library system (www.kcls.org)! The idea is to encourage kids and parents to use common household items to make stuff that’s fun, entertaining and educational.
Key themes include BALANCED FORCES, STABLE SYSTEMS and PERSISTENCE.
Please let me know if you have feedback and/or questions… and join my email list if you’d like to know when new videos come out!
Happy Building!
Writing for one of the Pacific Northwest’s foremost parenting publications, Rebecca Mongrain declares, ‘School of Toy is Open for Fun!”
“Parents love seeing their kids deeply engaged in hands-on learning, while teachers enjoy being able to connect it to their curriculum. Kids love the creativity, humor and suprise, along with the sense of accomplishment.”
Read the complete story HERE.
“What’s going on here is educational alchemy, rare and precious as any gold,” writes Eric Lucas in Alaska Airlines Magazine. “And what’s really being made are not toys, but lifetime impressions.”
Check out this in-depth profile of “Mr. Toymaker” here:
