DIY challenge for kids

hewhowalksamongus · 2013-05-15T23:04:04+00:00

Hi, My wife has just asked me if I would like a project towards her MSc at our kids local pre-school. To create a light box /projector for a pre-school. The idea is to introduce some technology to 2-5 yr olds. Basically something like a box with a torch or christmas lights under it. Maybe even a box with changing colours pretty much anything along that theme with basic tech involved. I am thinking a cardboard box with a battery powered cupboard light. But don't think this will last long. If I make it out of anything more solid there is just too much risk of some kid hurting themselves. 4x2 with a strip light is just too risky :-) Any creative suggestions? I have heard of an internet suggestion of a stack n store box with a hole and some cool running christmas lights under it. For all you fogies out there. Yes 2 yr olds are introduced to tech, IT, ICT, Computing (whatever the latest gov buzz word is) get used to it :-) I remember my tech learnings came from the video camera in the window of Dixons.

May 15, 2013 21 Replies

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The Natural Philosopher 13 years ago

investigate 'clear casting resin'. Its easy to encapsulate almost anything in this stuff.

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Dave Liquorice 13 years ago

Bah modern kids no sense of adventure. My sister swallowed a biro spring when she was little, about half a centaury ago. The lad swallowed a 3/8" inch ball bearing about 10 years ago. Interesting blueing on the surface after it's transit...

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