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Life Lessons Through Tinkering (TED video)

Gever Tully in this TED video:

…uses engaging photos and footage to demonstrate the valuable lessons kids learn at his Tinkering School. When given tools, materials and guidance, these young imaginations run wild and creative problem-solving takes over to build unique boats, bridges and even a rollercoaster!

The Digital Story of the Nativity (video)

I am always intrigued (and amused) by the imaginative re-telling of ancient stories in new ways. I think ways of storytelling like the video above help us to re-imagine this ancient story in a way that our 21st century culture would experience it. In a unique way, it actually helps place us in the shoes of those original participants to this amazing intersection of this world and the supernatural world (Christmas)!