From Cardboard to Code:
Animatronics Classes for Kids
Snapping jaws. Wiggly legs. Light-up eyes.
We teach kids to build worlds from cardboard and recycled materials, then bring them to life with tech.
Imagine if Art Attack and BattleBots had a baby.
We build worlds, not worksheets.
In our classes, kids don’t sit and listen to us yap about Science. After a mini tutorial from one of our educators, students get time to build, code, craft, test, and try again. We teach in-person classes in Thornlands, QLD and we're super excited to be launching virtual classes in term 1 of 2026!
Our sessions mix Science, Tech, Engineering, Art and Maths in playful projects that grow real, repeatable skills that they can actually build on and strengthen, term after term.
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Zero worksheets. Maximum wonder.
Art × Tech Fusion
Clay meets circuits. Paint meets micro:bit. We blend creativity with engineering so every project is as imaginative as it is clever- think LEDs, sensors, recycled builds, and story-rich design.
Every term, a new lens on learning
Coding and crafting are our tools; science is our lens. Each project spotlights different learning within the strands of Biological, Physical and Earth/Space Sciences, making it super easy for home-schoolers to tick off multiple learning areas.
Eco-Smart Making
We champion upcycling and natural materials. Kids learn to design with care, meaning less waste, more ingenuity.
"We have just finished our first term with SteamPlay and my 8 year old daughter absolutely loved it. Valdis and Tamsyn made the atmosphere so welcoming, engaging and a place where individual creativity was celebrated- going to SteamPlay has become a highlight of our week."
-Kristin, Homeschool Mum
Meet the Teachers
​The Brains behind the Builds
One of us is a primary teacher turned artist turned art teacher.
The other is a quantum physicist. We’ll let you guess who’s who.
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Between us, we’ve collected seven university degrees (not quite as fun as collecting Pokémon) and spent the last decade creating playful, clever learning experiences for kids aged 2–17.
We’re also the proud parents of an absolutely wild toddler who loves building alongside us.
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As OG millennial kids, we’re passionate about giving today’s kids the chance to explore technology with their hands first, screens second.
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