I craft self-checking STEAM, math, and literacy games for 2nd-4th graders. All digital downloads, all impactful. Teachers save time; kids master skills.
I made a BIG mistake... in front of 100 people 😅
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Reader I’ll never forget the day we invited every family—and the local news—to our big STEM rocket launch picnic. We had hot dogs, we had excitement, and we had 100+ spectators ready to cheer. Except... every single one of our bottle rockets failed. Every. Last. One. And whose fault was it? 👋🏻 Mine. Standing there, red-faced and deflated, I had a choice. I could panic... or pivot. So I stepped forward and told my students, “We’ve made a great mistake today.” We laughed, launched a spare bottle, and soaked up the oohs and ahhs. Turns out, kids don’t need perfection—they need space to try again. That moment reminded me: our best teaching tools are the ones that leave room for mistakes and growth. That’s why I’m reaching out today. I’m creating something just for teachers like you—who want calm, low-prep centers that actually work for all learners... but I need your help to make it the best it can be. 👉 Will you take 5 minutes to complete this quick 14-question survey? As a thank-you, I’ll send you a surprise $7 math resource—no strings attached. Most of the questions are multiple choice, and it won’t take more than five minutes of your time.
Thanks for being here and for all the unseen things you do each day. 🩷 You’ve got this—and I’ve got your back.
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Simply STEAM
I craft self-checking STEAM, math, and literacy games for 2nd-4th graders. All digital downloads, all impactful. Teachers save time; kids master skills.
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