Science Maker
for kids
Explore 11 trusted science maker resources selected for curious kids, with clear ages, access details, and parent context.
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MicroBlocks
A free, live block-programming environment for making interactive projects with microcontrollers, sensors, lights, and motors.
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Microsoft MakeCode
Browser-based coding environments for micro:bit, Minecraft, Arcade, and other creative projects.
Crayola Learning
Creativity-focused lesson plans, thinking sheets, project plans, and learning videos from Crayola for classrooms and home learning.
LEGO Education
Hands-on STEM, robotics, and coding curriculum built around LEGO Education sets and classroom projects.
Maker Camp
Project-based making activities that combine science, engineering, art, and creative problem solving.
DIY
A kid-focused creative platform for building games and projects with AI-assisted tools, challenges, and guided making experiences.
KID Museum
A hands-on maker museum with coding, robotics, engineering, electronics, woodshop, textiles, and design challenges.
Boston Children's Museum STEAM Lab
Hands-on science, technology, engineering, art, and math activities that encourage creativity, curiosity, and critical thinking.
TheDadLab
Family science experiments, art, and interactive activities that children can try at home with an adult.
National Children’s Museum
Hands-on museum exhibits, maker activities, and family learning experiences in Washington, DC.
Morris Museum Spark!Lab
A Smithsonian invention workspace where children ages 5 to 12 imagine, design, test, and improve ideas.
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Use this collection to find a direction, then open each resource page before sharing it with a child. The individual review shows languages, access formats, tags, age guidance, source links, and notes for grown-ups.
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