By Christina Cook
The podcast currently has 7 episodes available.
Got a Thanksgiving road trip coming up? Check out this original Thanksgiving short story, complete with radio play voice acting from Mr. Cook and I. Hint: He’s amazing. This story’s got plenty of silly fun. As my best friend described it, “This reminded me so much of Roald Dahl! But with a Christina twist!”. Check out the written version, complete with hand-drawn artwork, at: piplab.org/post/thanksgivingshortstory.
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When I worked as a behavior specialist, I would help kids develop confidence, resilience, and thoughtfulness through these “think stories”. Join me as I use my relaxing ocean wave voice to guide your thoughts to all the things you’re thankful for. Perfect for a whole family Thanksgiving thankfulness exercise or for a reboot when anger and frustration cloud us from the truth of God’s goodness in our lives. Thankfulness is proven to strengthen your joy and resilience. Take this time to be good to yourself, practice healthy self-care, and remember the blessings of life during this busy holiday season!
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All you need is pencil and paper to play these 5, party-tested games. I’m that wacky friend who poured through old-timey 1900’s game books and worked for years to invent my own with college friends. This episode, I’ll give you everything you need to quickly learn how to play these crowd-pleasing favorites. Get your free game guide at: piplab.org/partygames.
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How can you make the world's tastiest s'more? I've done the research and--turns out--there's an actual answer! Join me for this fun family science night full of tasty scientific principles like caramelization, Malliard Effect, and different kinds of campfire heat. Everything you need to understand the science and run your own s'more tasting using the scientific method. P.S. Don't miss the hand-drawn data journal I made just for you at: piplab.org/smore.
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Looking for a pre-made Makerspace? Every year, my 4th graders go crazy for this Rube Goldberg Makerspace! Find out all about these wacky circuits of simple machines, marble runs, and domino stacks that teach kids STEM principles with hands on fun!
In this episode we'll hear the fascinating story of Rube Goldberg (cartoonist, engineer, and inspiration behind these contraptions) and get a detailed look at how to run the challenge and make your very own Rube Goldberg Machine!
P.S. Don't miss your FREE Rube Goldberg Challenge Guide: piplab.org/goldberg
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Find out all about Makerspace, what it is and how to set it up, in this two parter episode. Be sure to check out Part 1 for all the details!
I love Kiwi Co and Tinker Crate. I think it's fantastic fun. They give kids step-by-step instructions on how to make interesting crafts and toys from scratch. However. The skill they are supporting is: manufacturing assembly line worker.
Makerspace doesn't give you precut materials and ask you to assemble them. Makerspace asks the question: What can you design, using the materials you already have, to solve a problem? In a nutshell, Makerspace is kids using all kinds of available materials (recyclables, cloth, string, cardboard, duct tape) to fix kid-sized problems (How can I prevent my cats from stepping on my laptop keyboard? How can I make a cell phone carrier for my dress without pockets? How can I add sensory seating to my desk area?) The skill Makerspace builds is: real world engineering and design.
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Growing up, I knew one thing--I would never be a teacher. My great grandmother, great grandfather, uncle, aunt, and mother were all teachers. I was going to be different. My attitude toward school swung between boiling rage and a desperate need to win approval. None of these things suggested teaching as my future career path, but God had other plans.
On this first episode of Pip Lab, I’m telling you the full and unexpected story of how a thirty-year-old wedding photographer jumped ship to become a teacher. This is the origin story of Pip Lab.
The podcast currently has 7 episodes available.