Family playing with ThingMaker 3D Printer - FP
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The New ThingMaker 3D Printer Aims to Turn Kids into Toymakers

Yup, you’ve read that right. Kids can now print their own toys with the help of the new ThingMaker 3D Printer by Mattel. And we’re thinking that’s a pretty cool way to spark a youngsters interest in science, technology, engineering, art and math (STEAM) . The ThingMaker printer was recently unveiled at the 2016 New…

OFFBITS Kits: Transforming Household Junk into Cool Geeky Little Robots
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OFFBITS Kits: Transforming Household Junk into Cool Geeky Little Robots

The next time you decide to clear out the clutter, keep hold of those stray nuts, bolts and loose screws. With the help of my next quirky find, you’ll be able to transform such random odds and ends into something pretty cool for the kiddos. Introducing The OFFBITS. The OFFBITS kits were conceived by Roy…

This Little Quirkbot Teaches Kids How to Make Robots… From Drinking Straws
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This Little Quirkbot Teaches Kids How to Make Robots… From Drinking Straws

Imagine a toy that allows children, big and small, to build electronic gadgets from a bunch of regular straws. Quirkbot is that toy. Well, it’s more than just a toy. It’s a smart microcontroller that makes it possible for kids aged 10 and up (or tech minded younger kids), to creatively redesign existing ideas and…