Posted inElectrical Munchy Vyvyan
What Fool Did This?
It was me, I admit it! When I was replacing the plug and socket on the trailer, I had twisted them upside down! This meant that the coloured wires were…
Posted inCollege Spot
The ‘Old-Codger’ Student Diary (Autumn ’26)
Agricultural Engineering (Level 2) - Autumn Term '2026 3rd September, 2026 - Induction Day This was a whole day at college, and a whole day of anxiety. After years of…
Set Review – 5010093 Tiny Desert Garden
What's the set number all about? This is more like a minikit style of build, but does still belong in the Botanicals range. Anyway, on with the show! I like…
Posted inCollege Spot
The ‘Old-Codger’ Student Diary – My Intro Day
So, we find the first of my journal entries for the new learning journey I am embarking on. After the visit in April, I was invited to spend the morning…
Posted inEducation
Should we Play or Practise?
Could 'Learning Through Play' be an Option for Older Children or Adults? My own experience of school, was that I was expected to be like everybody else. Listen, memorise, calculate…
Posted inDuplo
The Way of the Duplo
I have now added Duplo to my collecting habit and have found a new fondness for it. At this time, it is not as financially demanding as standard Lego is,…
Youthful Impressions from Time
Today's article is all about how children are given skills through the experiences they are offered. I distinctly remember the way that seeing machines apart and a workspace of tools…
Posted inTechnology Thoughts
The Future’s Programming
I am back with an ongoing tale. A tale of joy, sadness and a pinch of crazy headed fuzz! This is the beginning of an adventure, having made small games…
Posted inDigital Tools Technology Thoughts VR
Bringing STEAM-Based Learning to All
We are a race of creators, builders, people that like to put two and two together and find out how to make it five. With the ever burdening reality that…
Posted inThoughts
The Essence of Play
I was driving, when I suddenly thought about ‘play’. As children, we are encouraged to use play as a learning mechanism. Early education is logged through play and interactions. My…