Program Overview

The By Kids For Kids Brainstorm Challenge curriculum was originally developed at the Sid Craig School of Business, California State University, and re-designed specifically for By Kids For Kids. The 'Brainstorm Challenge' aims to foster creative thinking, invention, and entrepreneurial ventures among elementary and middle school children – ages K-8 – using toys and games as the model.

Formatted with flexibility to suit the individual needs of your museum (individual classroom style, summer camp, as part of a series or 'on the floor') the program is a compilation of presentation recommendations and guidelines gleaned from 'on the ground' experience in our pilot museums.

We believe museums are an important resource, a critical center for learning for our youth. We recognize and respect the work that is done on a daily basis and appreciate the challenges of providing quality, innovative programs each year with limited resources.

The BKFK Brainstorm Challenge lets kids bang, bend, and brainstorm as they take a shot at inventing the next best Toy, Game or Sporting Good of the future. A fun fast 45 minutes of hands-on building that starts with a child's ideas and ends with their invention. (Participants may be considered as part of a national search for the next best invention run by BKFK). Every participant will be given the tools to maximize their creative potential – and have fun doing it.

The BKFK Brainstorm Challenge 2006 is designed for kids K-8, with lessons/activities developed in two age ranges: K-3 and 4-8. Twelve individual modules per age range are included – designed for maximum flexibility to allow your team to present in a variety of formats: individually, as part of a series, as a summer camp or 'on the floor'.

Every participant has the opportunity to walk away with an invention – having started with just an idea.

To contact BKFK about this program, email museum@bkfk.com

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