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Matthew Worwood is an educator, Creative Studies scholar-practitioner, and co-host of the Fueling Creativity in Education podcast. He is a professor of Digital Media Design at the University of Connecticut and a husband and proud father to three young boys.

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    Daddy did the Volcano already xclode? Our first weekend with GOOGLE CARDBOARD (REVIEW)

    by Worwood June 25, 2015
    by Worwood June 25, 2015

    On Saturday my Google Cardboard arrived, and the virtual reality experience got underway… Wait let me correct that, on Saturday the Google Cardboard, which I purchased for my boys arrived,…

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    Last Minute Big Boy Toy Ideas for Father’s Day

    by Worwood June 18, 2015
    by Worwood June 18, 2015

    Ok, I’ve been thinking about Fathers Day, and what us Dads want other than the new Apple Watch. Below are some last minute big boy toy ideas that might reengage…

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    Creativity on the Fly!

    by Worwood June 13, 2015
    by Worwood June 13, 2015

    My daughter’s minor basketball injury sent us hurrying to the 24 hr walk-in clinic. But the tension in the waiting room melted away thanks to a spontaneous outburst of creative…

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    Daddy’s Day Out: Creativity is about making connections

    by Worwood June 8, 2015
    by Worwood June 8, 2015

    Steve Jobs said creativity is all about making connections*. It’s also a creativity skill that was identified by Professor E. Paul Torrance, but in order to make connections children must…

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    Using Lego to make your story come alive (Lego Story Starter Kit)

    by Worwood June 5, 2015
    by Worwood June 5, 2015

    Can we all agree that Lego is the greatest toy on the planet? It’s so great that you are still cool playing it as an adult (at least that’s what…

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    From drawing stories, to making movies: Plus 7 simple tips that make it easy

    by Worwood May 28, 2015
    by Worwood May 28, 2015

    It’s been an absolute joy to write about Lucas and his drawing. Watching himself immerse into the imaginary worlds and stories that manifest on his sheets of paper has really…

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    Paper and Crayons: 7 ways to go from drawing to interactive storytelling

    by Worwood May 21, 2015
    by Worwood May 21, 2015

    My boy has always enjoyed drawing, give him some crayons, paper, scissors, and a stapler, and he’ll happily work independently to produce his latest adventure book. However, this month I’ve…

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    When did you last play the cloud game?

    by Worwood May 14, 2015
    by Worwood May 14, 2015

    One day when Lucas was two years old, we sat back on a tiny hill outside our house and looked up at the clouds in the sky. I introduced him…

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    The Great Outdoors: 5 Tips for Raising Wild Butterflies

    by Worwood May 14, 2015
    by Worwood May 14, 2015

    There are few things more exciting than exposing your child to the wonders of nature – it’s magic, and is guaranteed to ignite curiosity in ways almost unobtainable elsewhere. This…

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    Michaels Makes for a Great Birthday Party

    by Worwood March 1, 2015
    by Worwood March 1, 2015

    Have you ever been to Michaels? It’s an Arts and Craft store that promotes itself as a ‘place where creativity happens’. If you’re looking to get your little one into…

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  • Valuing PerseveranceJuly 21, 2023
    A Reflection on Extracurricular Activities This article reflects on a new value I have for my eldest’s sons perseverance as he made Blackbelt in World Championship Taekwondo. It considers commitment…
  • Educational Success with Learning DifferencesOctober 15, 2022
    I recently had the opportunity to interview Victoria Waller about her new book, YES! Your Child Can. My discussions with her brought back memories of my mother and her interventions.
  • The Great Outdoors: Connecting Childhood Creativity with NatureJuly 19, 2022
    The great outdoors served as humanity’s first classroom. That’s why connecting childhood creativity with nature is a great starting point for any parent wanting to promote creativity at home. Consider…
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