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The Magic Crayons Blog
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By Mr. Tim, Founder of The Magic Crayons. Teaching in Japanese Kindergartens, Preschools and IB International Schools since 2009. IB MYP School Librarian, Computing, and Design Teacher, and Cyclist in Japan. © The Magic Crayons
The Magic Crayons Blog. Teaching, Computing, Gifts for Teachers, and Parenting
![The Commodore VIC-20: A Classic Early Computer, Its Components, and Specifications](http://www.themagiccrayons.com/cdn/shop/articles/Shatner-Vic-20.jpg?v=1725548581&width=533)
The Commodore VIC-20: A Classic Early Computer,...
Resource for pgonline Understanding Computers, The Central Processing Unit (CPU). Mr Tim’s first computer. The Commodore VIC-20, launched in 1980, was a groundbreaking home computer that played a key role...
The Commodore VIC-20: A Classic Early Computer,...
Resource for pgonline Understanding Computers, The Central Processing Unit (CPU). Mr Tim’s first computer. The Commodore VIC-20, launched in 1980, was a groundbreaking home computer that played a key role...
![Quantum Computers. What are they, how do they work, what are the implications](http://www.themagiccrayons.com/cdn/shop/articles/quantum-computing-video-2498256-640x360_56819043-e533-4352-8d84-4811a3521f76.jpg?v=1725548584&width=533)
Quantum Computers. What are they, how do they w...
This video explores the global race to build quantum computers, a technology that promises to revolutionize computing by solving complex problems far beyond the reach of classical computers. The video...
Quantum Computers. What are they, how do they w...
This video explores the global race to build quantum computers, a technology that promises to revolutionize computing by solving complex problems far beyond the reach of classical computers. The video...
![Welcome to DJI Sky City - DJI's Sky City headquarters](http://www.themagiccrayons.com/cdn/shop/articles/DJi-building.png?v=1725548594&width=533)
Welcome to DJI Sky City - DJI's Sky City headqu...
Welcome to DJI Sky City - DJI's Sky City headquarters. DJI (Dà-Jiāng Innovations Science and Technology Co., Ltd.) is a Chinese technology company that is best known as a global...
Welcome to DJI Sky City - DJI's Sky City headqu...
Welcome to DJI Sky City - DJI's Sky City headquarters. DJI (Dà-Jiāng Innovations Science and Technology Co., Ltd.) is a Chinese technology company that is best known as a global...
![Ultimate Gaming Setup: Enhance Your Experience with Bauhutte's Ergonomic Furniture](http://www.themagiccrayons.com/cdn/shop/articles/Bauhutte-ultimate-gaming-space-bed.png?v=1725548588&width=533)
Ultimate Gaming Setup: Enhance Your Experience ...
Bauhutte is a Japanese company that specializes in creating high-quality, ergonomic furniture and accessories tailored specifically for gamers. Founded with the mission to enhance the gaming experience, Bauhutte has become...
Ultimate Gaming Setup: Enhance Your Experience ...
Bauhutte is a Japanese company that specializes in creating high-quality, ergonomic furniture and accessories tailored specifically for gamers. Founded with the mission to enhance the gaming experience, Bauhutte has become...
![ESL Lesson plan for clothes by Benedicte Guettier](http://www.themagiccrayons.com/cdn/shop/articles/Benedicte-Guettier_300298d5-6d23-4d8e-9ace-f54054d1f22b.jpg?v=1725548608&width=533)
ESL Lesson plan for clothes by Benedicte Guettier
I get dressed and.. I eat you! A wonderfully detailed ESL lesson plan for clothes from Benedicte Guettier which features our Clothing Song. The lesson plan is in English, the...
ESL Lesson plan for clothes by Benedicte Guettier
I get dressed and.. I eat you! A wonderfully detailed ESL lesson plan for clothes from Benedicte Guettier which features our Clothing Song. The lesson plan is in English, the...
![Japanese Kids Adventure Playground and Jungle Gym](http://www.themagiccrayons.com/cdn/shop/articles/japanese-jungle-gym_ffd60296-1b76-4c35-b62a-2227bb711436.jpg?v=1725548555&width=533)
Japanese Kids Adventure Playground and Jungle Gym
Finally ! After a frantic few weeks of getting reports done, wiping noses, and tidying up my room for next year it's tim to do some non-teaching fun stuff. In...
Japanese Kids Adventure Playground and Jungle Gym
Finally ! After a frantic few weeks of getting reports done, wiping noses, and tidying up my room for next year it's tim to do some non-teaching fun stuff. In...
![Teaching empathy with books - Have you filled a bucket today?](http://www.themagiccrayons.com/cdn/shop/articles/have-you-filled-a-bucket-today_8a559193-f73a-4eb3-8eff-541e7cd77163.jpg?v=1725548558&width=533)
Teaching empathy with books - Have you filled a...
If you watch one video in my blog please make it this. A truly delightful book. I read it on day one with my K3 students and refer back to...
Teaching empathy with books - Have you filled a...
If you watch one video in my blog please make it this. A truly delightful book. I read it on day one with my K3 students and refer back to...
![Lego Mindstorms Project - paper box factory](http://www.themagiccrayons.com/cdn/shop/articles/lego-mindstorms_aa8f4d44-7077-4bc7-895d-a5e0c0c1b228.jpg?v=1725548560&width=533)
Lego Mindstorms Project - paper box factory
I run a Lego Mindstorms club with my grade 2 to grade 4 students. This isn't a project we shall be attempting anytime soon, but it's still a fascinating...
Lego Mindstorms Project - paper box factory
I run a Lego Mindstorms club with my grade 2 to grade 4 students. This isn't a project we shall be attempting anytime soon, but it's still a fascinating...
![Student Computer Game with Makey Makey Controller](http://www.themagiccrayons.com/cdn/shop/articles/makey-makey-controller_55057759-4255-49b5-b6de-d8e141dc7fb7.jpg?v=1725548564&width=533)
Student Computer Game with Makey Makey Controller
These students designed a computer game to be shown at the Tokyo Indie Fest and Tokyo Sandbox event in Akihabara. The feature that really helped their game stand out was...
Student Computer Game with Makey Makey Controller
These students designed a computer game to be shown at the Tokyo Indie Fest and Tokyo Sandbox event in Akihabara. The feature that really helped their game stand out was...
![Instant Camera. The students love using this !](http://www.themagiccrayons.com/cdn/shop/articles/Fujifilm-Instax-Mini-9-Camera_494dc48f-138f-4c9b-8ea9-744f41203fd9.jpg?v=1725548623&width=533)
Instant Camera. The students love using this !
The students love using this !If any student has been very helpful, or read an exceptional amount of books, or is responsible for part of the library and so on...
Instant Camera. The students love using this !
The students love using this !If any student has been very helpful, or read an exceptional amount of books, or is responsible for part of the library and so on...
![Hello Song and Days of the Week Song compilation video](http://www.themagiccrayons.com/cdn/shop/articles/hqdefault_2971ff1f-160d-4ef8-8e2f-f8b4bbd86e7c.jpg?v=1725548625&width=533)
Hello Song and Days of the Week Song compilatio...
A compilation of early videos including the Clothing Song, Hello Song and the animated actions songs from The Magic CrayonsResources Home >Children's Songs Download now from Amazon Music Apple Music Teachers...
Hello Song and Days of the Week Song compilatio...
A compilation of early videos including the Clothing Song, Hello Song and the animated actions songs from The Magic CrayonsResources Home >Children's Songs Download now from Amazon Music Apple Music Teachers...
![Scythe by Neal Shusterman - Science Fiction Winner of The Sakura Medal](http://www.themagiccrayons.com/cdn/shop/articles/Scythe-by-Neal_Shusterman.jpg?v=1725548628&width=533)
Scythe by Neal Shusterman - Science Fiction Win...
Scythe by Neal Shusterman - Science Fiction Winner of The Sakura Medal Free library wall poster and 16x9 slide Add to cart with code: sycthe Add to cart The linked...
Scythe by Neal Shusterman - Science Fiction Win...
Scythe by Neal Shusterman - Science Fiction Winner of The Sakura Medal Free library wall poster and 16x9 slide Add to cart with code: sycthe Add to cart The linked...
![Free Summer School Games and Activities](http://www.themagiccrayons.com/cdn/shop/articles/summer-school-water-games-for-kids.jpg?v=1725548631&width=533)
Free Summer School Games and Activities
Fun outdoor games requiring minimal preparation and materials The Games Soak The Teacher Shaving Cream Shoot Off Splash Tag Water Revenge Wet Relay Rainy Relay Splatt Don't Be A Drip!...
Free Summer School Games and Activities
Fun outdoor games requiring minimal preparation and materials The Games Soak The Teacher Shaving Cream Shoot Off Splash Tag Water Revenge Wet Relay Rainy Relay Splatt Don't Be A Drip!...
![Japanese Montessori style kindergarten designed by architect Takaharu Tezuka](http://www.themagiccrayons.com/cdn/shop/articles/fuji-kindergarten-tezuka-architecture-education-playgrounds-japan-tokyo_dezeen_hero-1-1704x959.jpg?v=1725548633&width=533)
Japanese Montessori style kindergarten designed...
TED Talk I taught English for a number of years at this kindergarten designed by renowned architect Takaharu Tezuka. An amazing place to be as a student. A challenge as...
Japanese Montessori style kindergarten designed...
TED Talk I taught English for a number of years at this kindergarten designed by renowned architect Takaharu Tezuka. An amazing place to be as a student. A challenge as...
![Study English at Home Language School, Japan](http://www.themagiccrayons.com/cdn/shop/articles/Screenshot_2024-07-26_at_10.39.13.png?v=1725548611&width=533)
Study English at Home Language School, Japan
English Schools in Japan using the wonderful songs by The Magic Crayons. English Island, Shiga Prefecture English Conversation School. Website: English IslandPost: Study English at home. Music videos for children. Recommended...
Study English at Home Language School, Japan
English Schools in Japan using the wonderful songs by The Magic Crayons. English Island, Shiga Prefecture English Conversation School. Website: English IslandPost: Study English at home. Music videos for children. Recommended...
![Days Of The Week Song Video for Kids](http://www.themagiccrayons.com/cdn/shop/articles/days-of-the-week-song_ec9e9cad-08e8-4a3b-b105-f9425ab7cc49.jpg?v=1725548635&width=533)
Days Of The Week Song Video for Kids
NEW VIDEO - Days of the Week for kids by us, The Magic CrayonsResources Days of the Week Lyrics Robot merchandise Download now from Amazon Music Apple Music Teachers Pay Teachers...
Days Of The Week Song Video for Kids
NEW VIDEO - Days of the Week for kids by us, The Magic CrayonsResources Days of the Week Lyrics Robot merchandise Download now from Amazon Music Apple Music Teachers Pay Teachers...
![Discover Our Personalized Mugs: Perfect Gifts for Every Occasion](http://www.themagiccrayons.com/cdn/shop/articles/Screenshot_2024-08-02_at_10.11.07.png?v=1725548598&width=533)
Discover Our Personalized Mugs: Perfect Gifts f...
At The Magic Crayons, we're thrilled to introduce our latest collection of personalized ceramic mugs, featuring vibrant and detailed illustrations hand-drawn with a digital tablet and pen. These mugs...
Discover Our Personalized Mugs: Perfect Gifts f...
At The Magic Crayons, we're thrilled to introduce our latest collection of personalized ceramic mugs, featuring vibrant and detailed illustrations hand-drawn with a digital tablet and pen. These mugs...
![Little Red Riding Hood - Fixed Fairy Tales](http://www.themagiccrayons.com/cdn/shop/articles/Little-Red-Riding-Hood-Fixed-Fairy-Tales_9823d3f5-b2bb-4d46-b724-4b6d40a8d34b.jpg?v=1725548540&width=533)
Little Red Riding Hood - Fixed Fairy Tales
From YouTube: Fixed Fairy Tales is an animated series that takes classic fairy tales and gives them a new twist. From the creators of How It Should Have Ended and...
Little Red Riding Hood - Fixed Fairy Tales
From YouTube: Fixed Fairy Tales is an animated series that takes classic fairy tales and gives them a new twist. From the creators of How It Should Have Ended and...
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