MakerKids Pitch

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MAKERKIDS PITCH PRESENTATION Jennifer Turliuk, Co-Executive Director, MakerKids – [email protected]

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MAKERKIDS PITCH PRESENTATION

Jennifer Turliuk, Co-Executive Director, MakerKids – [email protected]

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• One of the only kids’ makerspaces in the world; workshop in Toronto with worldwide recognition• Goal: To inspire/empower kids aged 3+ to think, design, build ideas, experiment and create• Programs: after-school, camps, workshops, etc• Montessori for the 21st century: Self-directed learning and discovery, collaborative learning• 60% Tech: 3D printing, electronics, tools, crafts• A community resource: high profile external events; attract kids with mental health diagnoses

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Who are we?

Founder & Co-Executive Director (Learning):Andy Forest, lifelong tinkerer

Co-Executive Director (Business): Jennifer Turliuk,Singularity University (NASA)

Founder; Board of Directors: Marianne Mader, Centre for Planetary Resources (UWO)

CEO of ArduinoMassimo Banzi

CEO of Maker Media (MAKE Magazine; Maker Faire)Dale Dougherty

Former VP at HP CanadaChristine Gauthier

BOARD OF ADVISORS:

MakerKids:

-Board of Directors: 3

-FT staff: 1

-PT staff: 3

-Freelance instructors: 7

-Volunteers: 30+ active

-Board of Advisors: 3

-Kids served: 1000’s

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3D Printing WoodworkingElectronics Arduino

CraftsProgramming Robot battleChariot building

Minecraft InventionsRobotics Toy hacking

Rocket launching SewingJewellery making Candy/food making

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Kids Open Shop (PWYC)

After-school programs

Teens Open Shop Adults Open Shop

Minecraft Drop-in Themed Workshops

Summer Camps Birthday Parties External Events

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MakerKids' Recipe:

1. Dedicated Space2. Real Tools3. Process over Product• It’s OK to fail• Experiential learning (learn by doing)• Choose to celebrate making, not just what they’ve

made

4. Interest-Driven5. Kids Teaching Kids6. Kids Teaching Us7. Exhibition8. Community

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Successes/Media Coverage

Also featured on:

Impact:-Programs at MakerKids: 1000+ kids.Many come from all over the GTA and beyond, and an estimated 50%+ have mental health diagnoses-External programs: 5000+ kids-Reported improved engagement, behavior, confidence, and social skills-International speaking engagements in Rome, England, Chicago, Washington, and more-Requests for franchises from all over the world

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THANK YOU

Jennifer Turliuk, Co-Executive Director, MakerKids – [email protected]