Little Inventors

Powering the Future: South Tyneside and Beyond!

This invention challenge is being delivered to children in South Tyneside for the second year running. In partnership with South Tyneside Council and Dogger Bank Wind Farm, we want students to invent using wind and invent to create renewable energy!

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Meet maker Craig Fox!

Mechanical design engineer Craig Fox is on track to bring an idea to life for our Powering the Future challenge using all his industry expertise. Say hello to this magnificent maker!

Little Inventors Open Challenge!

What is the Open Challenge you ask? Well, it's what it says on the tin, it's wide open for you to let your creativity flow and invent whatever you want!

Mini Challenges - time to be creative!

There's problems aplenty, serious or funny, that you can use your incredible imagination to solve! So time to get creative and take up a Mini Challenge!

The Coin Designer

FEATURE INVENTION
By Nuha, age 7 from Cyberjaya, Malaysia

Fun machine for anyone who loves collecting coins with different designs and shapes. Inspired by my personal hobby of collecting coins from different countries. A machine that allows you to draw and design your own coin and turn it into a real coin.

Run your own Little Inventors activities!

Are you a teacher wanting something fun to inspire your students or a parent looking for a creative activity for a rainy day? Sift through our free curriculum-linked resource packs and challenges and bring on the creativity!