Skill· 8y–10y· 3 min
Invention Workshop — Design a Solution
Child identifies a real problem in their daily life and designs an invention to solve it. They describe or draw the invention, explain how it works, and iterate on the design when challenged. Parent observes engineering thinking, creative problem-solving, ability to explain mechanisms and cause-effect, and willingness to revise designs based on feedback.
Free to do together whenever you like.
What you'll need
Set up at a table with paper, pencils, coloured pencils or markers, and optionally a ruler. Encourage the child to think of a genuine problem they experience. Have extra paper available for iterations.
How it works
The 4-step guide, with what to look for at each step, is for signed-in parents.
Visual example
Coming soon