5 easy ideas to kick start
invention & creativity for kids

5 easy ideas to kick start invention & creativity for kids

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Looking for some inspiration to help kick start invention & creativity for kids? Here are 5 of our go to ideas for books, kits & things to do.

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The Darkest Dark

The Darkest Dark is the debut picture book by Commander Chris Hadfield, international bestselling author of An Astronaut’s Guide to Life on Earth, with spectacular illustrations by illustration team, The Fan Brothers. Inspired by Chris’s decision to become an astronaut after watching the Apollo 11 moon landing at age nine, The Darkest Dark is an inspiring story about facing your fears and following your dreams. Find it here [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][mpc_carousel_image preset=”mpc_preset_10″ loop=”true” speed=”500″ layout=”fluid” enable_force_height=”true” force_height=”450″ images=”2738,2739″ gap=”10″ start_at=”1″ image_size=”large” image_opacity=”100″ image_hover_opacity=”100″ mpc_navigation__preset=”mpc_preset_2″ images_links=”http://amzn.to/2h7Z9ie”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row printtext=”” toppadding=”0″ bottompadding=”0″][vc_column][vc_column_text]


World Map Colouring in Pillow Case

A doodle world map pillowcase, featuring a beautiful illustration packed full of fun facts, wild animals and exotic sea creatures. Comes with a set of 10 wash out fabric pens. Find it here[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][mpc_carousel_image preset=”mpc_preset_10″ loop=”true” speed=”500″ layout=”fluid” enable_force_height=”true” force_height=”450″ images=”2743,2744″ gap=”10″ start_at=”1″ image_size=”large” image_opacity=”100″ image_hover_opacity=”100″ mpc_navigation__preset=”mpc_preset_2″ mpc_navigation__prev_margin_divider=”true” mpc_navigation__next_margin_divider=”true” mpc_navigation__padding_divider=”true” images_links=”http://amzn.to/2hPJEZk”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row printtext=”” toppadding=”0″ bottompadding=”0″][vc_column][vc_column_text]


Lego Creative Bricks Box 

Nothing inspires play quite like LEGO & it would be hard to go wrong with the classic creatives brick box which comes with 300+ pieces in 20 different colors. Find it here[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][mpc_carousel_image preset=”mpc_preset_10″ loop=”true” speed=”500″ layout=”fluid” enable_force_height=”true” force_height=”450″ images=”2746,2747,2748″ gap=”10″ start_at=”1″ image_size=”large” image_opacity=”100″ image_hover_opacity=”100″ mpc_navigation__preset=”mpc_preset_2″ mpc_navigation__prev_margin_divider=”true” mpc_navigation__next_margin_divider=”true” mpc_navigation__padding_divider=”true” images_links=”http://amzn.to/2gY7iRy”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row printtext=”” toppadding=”0″ bottompadding=”0″][vc_column][vc_column_text]


LittleBits Rule Your Room Kit

If you’re looking for something extra special and want to really treat a little one in your life. Then the Littlebits Kits are amazing toolkits for little inventors. They are colour coded, magnetic and reusable electronic building blocks that give kids the tools to be inventors. Find it here[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][mpc_carousel_image preset=”mpc_preset_10″ loop=”true” speed=”500″ layout=”fluid” enable_force_height=”true” force_height=”450″ images=”2750,2751,2752″ gap=”10″ start_at=”1″ image_size=”large” image_opacity=”100″ image_hover_opacity=”100″ mpc_navigation__preset=”mpc_preset_2″ mpc_navigation__prev_margin_divider=”true” mpc_navigation__next_margin_divider=”true” mpc_navigation__padding_divider=”true” images_links=”http://amzn.to/2h88YwB”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row printtext=”” toppadding=”0″ bottompadding=”0″][vc_column][vc_column_text]


200 Paper Planes to fold & fly 

Each sheet of this bumper, tear-off pad can easily be folded into a brightly patterned paper plane. The cover folds out to reveal simple instructions for making each type of plane and flying tips are included at the back. Endless hours of play await! Find it here [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][mpc_carousel_image preset=”mpc_preset_10″ loop=”true” speed=”500″ layout=”fluid” enable_force_height=”true” force_height=”450″ images=”2754,2755″ gap=”10″ start_at=”1″ image_size=”large” image_opacity=”100″ image_hover_opacity=”100″ mpc_navigation__preset=”mpc_preset_2″ mpc_navigation__prev_margin_divider=”true” mpc_navigation__next_margin_divider=”true” mpc_navigation__padding_divider=”true” images_links=”http://amzn.to/2h89QBc”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row toppadding=”0″ bottompadding=”0″][vc_column][vc_column_text]


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