Matthew Penney

STEAM and Maker Ed Enthusiast
Teacher-Librarian at C.R. Gummow Public School #TheGrizzlyDen
First Lego League Coach (Go Grizzly Bytes!📣🐻)

[Matthew Penney @mpenneykpr]

@KnIhT_tNeReFfId @Sphero @littleBits @LEGO_Group @SVViperPride @DVUSD I love this!
How are you attaching the Little Bits mounting plates to the Lego wall? (I am staring at all the same parts and can't figure it out... without hot glue..)

[Matthew Penney @mpenneykpr]

More amazing Lego Wall designs happening every day here in the @crgummow Grizzly Den!

What will they think of next?

#LEGO
#Makerspace
#creativity
#shareyourLLC

[Matthew Penney @mpenneykpr]

Our unique twist on a Holiday Tree.

This is the @crgummow Makerspace tree! Built with all of our favourite Makerspace tools!

Thanks for the inspiration:

@Makedo
@LEGO_Education
@microbit_edu
#cardboard

#MakerEd
#creativity
#EdTech

[Matthew Penney @mpenneykpr]

New to the Den!

We are now ready to unveil our official #Jibbitz to @crgummow.

That's right, do great work and earn your very own The Den Jibbitz! Can you collect the whole set?

#legojibbitz
#makerjibbitz
#iMoviejibbitz
#RoboticsJibbitz

@Crocs
@kprschools
#makerspace

[CR Gummow @crgummow]

Gummow vs Gummow at the girls volleyball tournament today!

[Matthew Penney @mpenneykpr]

Highlight reel from @crgummow's awesome robotic season!

#GoGrizzlyBytes!
#GoGummyBears!
#GoBearBots!

@firstlegoleague
@kprschools
@KPRTandL

#robotics
#Coding
#KPRisAwesome
#LEGO

https://t.co/DtU3WNaCUJ

[Matthew Penney @mpenneykpr]

A huge congrats to our 3 robotics teams that competed in the @firstlegoleague tournament @queensu on Saturday!

The @gummow teams put up a strong showing all around with the Grizzly Bytes winning 1st in #Engineering Excellence!

@kprschools @KPRTandL

#robotics
#LEGO
#Coding

[Matthew Penney @mpenneykpr]

Thanks to @FanshaweCollege for the spectacular "Poppy Project".

Making the poppies was enjoyed by all students in grades 1-8 @crgummow

Don't forget to plant them in the spring and watch the poppies grow!

@kprschools

#MakerEd #onted #WeAreKPR #MakerSpace #RemembranceDay2023

[Matthew Penney @mpenneykpr]

@crgummow @kprschools Can't wait to start the Poppy Project put together @FanshaweCollege

[CR Gummow @crgummow]

What are they up to in the maker space??? @kprschools @mpenneykpr

[Matthew Penney @mpenneykpr]

1 More Day until the Second Annual Gummow Robotic Punkin Chunkin Competition! @crgummow @kprschools @KPRTandL @LEGO_Education

The Candy Pumpkins will be flying on Hallowe'en! There are some very cool designs in this class!

#robotics #STEM #makerspace #wearekpr #makered

[Matthew Penney @mpenneykpr]

Bear-y Scary Week kicked off @crgummow @kprschools

We have Spooky STEAM activities in #TheDen

We have:

@microbit_edu Ghosts!
#BeeBot Costumes
@makeymakey soundboards
@LEGO_Education candy pumpkin catapults
#iMovie adaptations of spooky books

and lots more!

#wearekpr #makered

[Matthew Penney @mpenneykpr]

Sumo practice is happening in in The Den!

Grade 8 students are coding @LEGO_Education robots using distance and colour sensors to create the utlimate pushing robot.

Class competition starts next week!

@crgummow @kprschools
#wearekpr #Robotics #MakerSpace #steam #creativekids

[Matthew Penney @mpenneykpr]

14) Learning about AI with @codeorg and @GoogleForEdu
15) Coding projects with @microbit_edu
16) Presenting our LLC journey @OAMElearns
17) Making games with @ScratchJr
18) Building strong structures with @KEVAplanks

#MakerEd #ShareyourLLC #WeAreKPR #edtech

(5/5)

[Matthew Penney @mpenneykpr]

Another year in the books @crgummow #TheGrizzlyDen LLC and MakerSpace!

Highlights from our exciting year:

1) Competing in @firstlegoleague @queensu
2) @KPRTandL Coding Competition @Venture_13
3) @skillsontario Women in Skilled Trades Sympsium @FlemingCollege

(1/5)

[Matthew Penney @mpenneykpr]

11) Using cardboard and @Makedo to create strong buildings to withstand natural disasters
12) So many new books and tools to create an engaging atmosphere for our students to learn new skills
13) Making rotating solar panels with @Inksmith Climate Action Kits

4/5)

[Matthew Penney @mpenneykpr]

That's a wrap on our Super Charged @firstlegoleague season!

@crgummow is excited for next year's Master Piece theme and putting the Arts in STEAM.

Our three teams can't wait to prepare and compete!

@kprschools @KPRTandL

#Robotics #FirstLegoLeague #STEAM #coding

[Matthew Penney @mpenneykpr]

Our prototype of @crgummow new SK "subscription box" for next year.

Every month will have a new theme with new tech tools and matching books.

This one has a @Sphero with @KEVAplanks and @macbarnett shape books.

I wonder what they'll do?

@KPRTandL @kprschools #STEM