- Gever Tulley created the Tinkering School after hearing a mother say she worries her son will forget how to play. The Tinkering School provides open-ended projects and materials for kids to explore on their own over multi-day workshops. Success means engaging in the process rather than the end product. Kids learn about failure and problem-solving. - In a workshop exercise, groups with diverse members like engineers and administrators performed best at building towers out of spaghetti sticks and marshmallows. While individuals focus on the task, diverse groups share skills and consider multiple perspectives, leading to more creative solutions.