Little Inventors

SDR200 Next Stop: The Future!

Inventors of the past have come up with some hilarious and down right bonkers ideas for things that use tracks, from zoos to hand-powered bikes and everything in between!

Now it’s your turn to come up with something totally off the rails!

Making Waves: Inventing for a Better Ocean!

Let's make waves and help look after our beautiful seas together! Children of South Tyneside, we're challenging you to come up with awesome inventions inspired by our magnificent ocean. Dive right in and take on the challenge!

MISD Energy: Feel the Power!

The way we produce and use energy is the biggest reason for pollution on Earth and the biggest cause of climate change. But with your genius minds we can invent new ways to generate energy, save energy or use energy better. It's time to feel the power!

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!

Little Refrigerator Hat

FEATURE INVENTION
By Yoona, age 8 from South Korea

This is a small refrigerator. There's a red button next to the hat and if you press it for 3 seconds, the refrigerator will start. I want people who can't stand the heat or who want a cool drink to wear a small refrigerator hat.

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!