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The Kid Should See This

There are SO many videos out there to inspire us and our students, some times it can be like trying to drink from a fire hydrant.

Well, Rion Nakaya, with help from her 8 & 10 year olds has created the website The Kid Should See This where you can find some awesome videos that weren't created for children, but that are perfect for them. They are such great conversation starters and inspiration for students and adults alike.

One that was featured today was about the Reconfigurable Ghostkube sculptures, it is amazing to hear him talk about his inspiration and what drove him to experiment with origami with wood instead of paper.


Another favorite is Soap, water and corn syrup bubbles freezing:

What I like best about these are that they are pretty well vetted and include information at the bottom that describes more than just what the YouTube creator puts in the description.

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