Making Simple Robots Book Review

Kathy Ceceri's Making Simple Robots on www.TheMakerMom.com.

If you have kids under age 10 and you’ve asked me about making robots, chances are I’ve referenced Kathy Ceceri’s book, Robotics. The book is full of basic, highly accessible projects, many of which are surprisingly low-tech, but help children (and their parents) understand robot basics. Now Kathy has taken things up a notch. She partnered with MAKE … Read more

Ozobot Review

Ozobot is a cool tech gift that teaches coding.

I’m a little late for National Robotics Week and a lot early for the holiday season, but you’re going to want to bookmark this for later. Meet Ozobot, a codeable robot that fits in the palm of your hand. It’s one of the most affordable robots around. Ozobot Review Ozobot has several free associated apps for Android and iOS tablets … Read more

DIY Dog Treat Dispenser and Toy

Dog Treat Dispenser Toy from www.TheMakerMom.com

Dog Treat Dispenser Toy from www.TheMakerMom.comInspired by something he found online, The Young Maker Teen set out to make a dog treat dispenser that would also be a fun puzzle or toy for our energetic dog. He went off to his computer and started designing a 3D plan in Autodesk Inventor.

When I checked on his progress, though, it was slow going. So I clicked on his browser history and saw that much of his “work and research” was in the form of Imgur visits and time on a favorite gaming site. After that I switched up the rules: use materials we have on hand and just make something.

So he did.

Easy DIY Dog Treat Dispenser

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Make a Cell Mosaic with Guest Artist Rachel Nador

Make a Cell Mosiac with Rachel Nador on www.TheMakerMom.com

I’m thrilled to have my talented friend sharing a project today. Artist Rachel Nador takes us through the process of creating a cell mosaic. I’m what’s called a 3D modeller or 3D graphic artist. I’ve created 3D graphics for video games, film, web, medical and science software, and more. I have a traditional art background, … Read more

Meet Dash and Dot, Robots for Young Kids

Read about Dash and Dot Robots from Wonder Company reviewed on www.TheMakerMom.com

Dash and Dot are the new robots for young children from Wonder Workshop. You might have met them as Bo and Yana from Play-i when they were in the Kickstarter phase. Dash and Dot robots and their accessories started shipping in late 2014. The company has not only changed names, but they are busy refining … Read more

Science Experiments Inspired by Big Hero 6

Science and STEM Projects inspired by Big Hero 6 at www.www.themakermom.com

Big Hero 6 Science Fun Inspired by Honey Lemon and GoGo Tomago Do you love Disney’s Big Hero 6 as much as I do? It’s exciting, adventurous, and features two super smart and highly capable STEM girls. That’s why I’m shining this week’s STEM Girl Friday spotlight on the movie’s Honey Lemon and GoGo Tomago. … Read more

Circuit Stickers Review: Learn Electronics Basics

Circuit Stickers review from TheMakerMom.com

I received the Circuit Stickers starter pack for review and liked it enough to include the recently released product in my top STEM toys guide. I’m a fan of teaching kids basic electronics. I’ve written raved about products like Snap Circuits and littleBits that help kids, and adults, learn circuitry basics. Circuit Stickers are a fun, … Read more