Origami Rocket Evolution: Systematic Learning Through Aviation Principles
Advanced models (Jet, Personal Flyer) displayed but require book/video for full instruction. Founded by Brooklyn educator Jay Jay Greene using crisis intervention expertise and STEM education.
Free "How It All Began" comic via QR code.
Special Maker Faire pricing: Complete book + video bundle $40 (regular $72-82).
Ages 6+ with adult helper for younger children.
Jerry Jeremie
Jay Jay Greene is a Brooklyn-based educator with a background in crisis intervention and systematic learning development. He founded JJ Creative Publishing to share educational methodologies that build confidence through hands-on learning. His debut book, "Origami Rocket Evolution," teaches systematic thinking through aviation-integrated paper engineering. An upcoming video course will provide complete visual instruction for all techniques. Jay Jay is currently developing an 8-book portfolio including (water safety curriculum) with the Swim Strong Foundation. His work is for families and fun.
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What inspired you to make this project?
I'm inspired to teach children like I was—that they can love learning. As a child, I discovered learning through libraries, drawing, math, and playing with magnets. I didn't have many toys, but playing make-believe with my brothers helped me develop a strong imagination that I use constantly as an artist today.
What are some of the challenges you have encountered and how did you address them?
I often felt unwelcome in school. Teachers and students found my daydreaming and paper people strange. When a teacher threw away my paper people, it almost made me give up on my imagination. Those experiences taught me that children need fun after-school activities to develop skills for school. The more I learned, the more I understood school's importance.
From these challenges, I developed my "3 I's and 3 T's" framework—combining Information with Imagination. Strong imagination alone isn't enough; you need systematic information too.
The 3 I's (What You Need):
Imagination - Creative thinking, strong mental pictures
Intuition - Inner guidance, trusting your instincts
Information - Facts, research, systematic knowledge
The 3 T's (How You Use Them):
Trade-offs - Understanding choices and consequences
Transferable Skills - Abilities that work in many situations
Tenacity - Persistence, not giving up