Mission statement: Inspiring Creativity, One Child at a Time
Soapbox Rant: Enough with all the talk about the need for creative thinking in our schools, we want to do something about it. Ideasplash is a web site, resource, and programs that show students how they can create new ideas. The ideas of our children are the future and they need to be inspired. They have the power. Ideasplash.org is a resource for educators, parents, and kids of all ages to help, to inspire, and present new opportunities.
Why called Ideasplash? Idea and Splash were some of the 100s of names I was brainstorming with. My dear daughter came into my office and put the 2 words together and eureka! Did you know they say that Ludwig Beethoven would dump cold water over his head for creative inspiration? Sometimes creative ideas are called "sparks" - I like the word "splash" better. Splash sounds like fun - and ideas are fun!
Who is Ideasplash?
Anna M. Lewis is the founder and CCO (Chief Creative Officer) of Ideasplash. Besides an award-winning toy inventor and writer with over 25 years in the toy industry, Anna’s also the mom to three wonderful kids. She has a reputation for speaking out on the need for right-brain thinking and Arts in the schools. "Through Ideasplash assemblies and web site for kids and adults, my goal is to reach as many children as possible to inspire, dream, and create."
Anna can be found here:
National Children’s Toys Examiner for Examiner.com: National Column, Networked Blog, and Twitter
Books, Toys, Etc/ Book and Toy News and Reviews and Toy Consulting: Web Site, Twitter, and Networked Blog
Writer for INK: Interesting Nonfiction for Kids: Group Blog
Art in the Classroom: Web site, Group, and Twitter
Ideasplash: Facebook Fan Page, and Twitter
Art Volunteer in the Classroom: Chair and Presenter for over 12 years.
After School Enrichment Classes: Cartooning, Arts and Crafts, Game Design
Coming Soon: Presenting “Play and Creativity in the Classroom” Program for the Games in Education Educator Conference of the Chicago Toy and Game Fair
For more information, check out Anna’s LinkedIn Page.
View Anna M. Lewis's profileIdeasplash works with several toy, game, and craft companies, PR firms, children’s authors, creativity experts, school administrators, teachers, and many more who are also passionate about the future of our children’s create minds.
Promoting Creativity and Community:
PR Firms: We love working with you. Please send us an email and let us know about your clients. Though uncomfortable receiving products, we would love to hear news and cool things.
Corporations and Sponsors: Ideasplash is just blasting off and needs your support; not only through monetary donations, but all sorts of supplies for the kids are welcome! More info on our Sponsor page or email us.
Inventors: Though several requests come each day, we’re rather selective about our time in this area. Please send an email regarding your needs and we’ll see if we can work together, or you could be referred to someone.
Schools and Educators: Our main goal is to get into the schools and get some ideas splashing. Please contact us about our assemblies, workshops, and classes for kids - and teachers.
And, of course, if you are a company, corporation, or program with a creative contest for kids, we would love to promote it here!
Please check out our Contact page or send us an email.
