This blog documents how we apply the same maker and technology workflow in two environments: classroom teaching and real-world home projects. The goal is practical transfer. If a tool, process, or mindset works at home, we adapt it for students; if it works in school, we refine it for everyday problem-solving.
February 12, 2026
A teacher's guide to leveraging Claude AI for educational content migration. Learn how I updated an entire robotics curriculum in less than an hour.
Read More »February 3, 2026
Looking for a safe, free, and educational digital art app for your elementary-aged child? Discover why Pixel Studio is the perfect introduction to digital creativity for kids ages 6-11.
Read More »February 3, 2026
Want to create awesome pixel art like the characters in Minecraft, Pokemon, and retro games? This complete beginner’s guide will teach you everything you need to know to start making your own pixel masterpieces today!
Read More »January 27, 2026
How a free CLI tool, Cloudflare's generous free tier, and some careful tile optimization turned nightly Minecraft backups into an interactive web map that 'just works'—and what I learned about static site deployment limits along the way.
Read More »January 16, 2026
One aspect of coaching that often gets overlooked is teaching young players about rotations themselves. While coaches spend hours planning substitution patterns, players often don’t understand why rotations matter or how they work. By educating your athletes about rotation strategies,...
Read More »January 15, 2026
Managing rotations during a youth basketball game can be stressful. Between coaching, keeping track of time, and managing substitutions, it’s easy to lose track of who’s played and who’s sitting. That’s why we built the 4v4 Rotation Planner, a free,...
Read More »January 14, 2026
One of the most debated topics in youth sports is playing time. Should every player get equal minutes? Should the best players play more? As coaches and parents navigate these questions, it’s worth stepping back to understand why fair playing...
Read More »January 13, 2026
Managing rotations in youth basketball can be one of the most challenging aspects of coaching. You need to balance fairness, player development, and competitive success, all while keeping track of who’s on the court during a fast-paced game. Here are...
Read More »January 12, 2026
What started as 'my kids want to play Minecraft' became a months-long meditation on building systems that fade into the background. Here's how a 500-line Bash script became the invisible guardian of a family's digital world.
Read More »January 11, 2026
As a tech teacher and parent, I spend a lot of time teaching kids that technology is a tool for solving real problems. But there’s a difference between telling students “you can build anything” and actually showing them it’s true....
Read More »July 29, 2025
This video-based challenge uses strips of paper and tape to create wild roller coasters. Great for physics, force/motion, and design thinking.
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