It’s that time of the year, and spring cleaning is underway. Before you decide to toss those old electronics to the curb, why not take them apart and explore how they actually work? Perhaps you’re wondering, why even bother when they’re beyond repair? Well, you may surprise yourself and discover …
Everyone should have equal access to education, and Fittle delivers! A 3D-printed braille puzzle allows the blind and visually impaired to learn and discover new knowledge. All Fittle models are free to download here. Visit your local public or school library to print your puzzle pieces.
POSTPONED: NEW DATE TBA SLIME is an interactive Day of Making for all Long Islanders. Kids will participate in hands-on activities that promote imagination and creativity. From recyclables to robotics, kids can learn about STEAM – Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math. SLIME celebrates creativity and innovation. Let’s celebrate innovation …
Honeycomb allows you to create interactive works by simply connecting input and output blocks to make a variety of amazing creations . Focusing on physical computing, kids quickly learn the basic concepts of computer programming by using a hands-on approach. No engineering background is needed, but they’ll touch on STEAM …
Use Flybrix to build your own drone in just 15 minutes. Then pilot your creation with a smartphone or tablet. And don’t worry about crashing it – it just snaps back together! There’s no soldering required and you can create your own models. For more advanced enthusiasts, drones can be …
Learn how to design and print in 3D! KiraKira3D offers a variety of free classes, showing you how to use Tinkercad to create your own designs. Learn how to make iPhone cases, jewelry, decor, and so much more! Then your creations can be printed at your local library at very …
There’s another use for your kids’ Texas Instruments graphing calculator…they can learn how to code with it. Take STEM activities to the next level! Products available are: TI-Innovator Hub (enables students to learn basic coding and design, use those skills to program and build working solutions, and connect STEM concepts) TI-Innovator …
Kids can build their own toy creations with Nintendo Labo. Kits include cardboard pop-out pieces and a step-by-step interactive guide which allows kids to create at their own pace. Each creation can be decorated as necessary and can be played with in different ways. They can even look “behind the …
Girls are learning how to code using SmartGurlz, a robot and doll all wrapped up in one. There are 5 different SmartGurlz to choose from: Jen, Maria, Zara, Jun and Emma. Each doll has their own unique story and personality, hobbies and interests, teaching their own STEM-related story. (STEM = …
Root is a hexagonal droid that has downward-facing scanners, magnetic wheels, touch-reactive panels, lights, motion sensors and a pen-grabbing hole in the center of its body. Kids first learn how to draw simple lines with Root and progress to snowflake-like mathematical patterns (fractals). Learn more…
