by Danielle | Apr 9, 2018 | Inspiration |
Toronto has been ranked one of the top hubs for tech innovation. It is #6 in KPMG Global Technology Innovation Report. This means, in the near future, we will see a lot more growth, new companies and innovation. There are already over 4000 start-ups! Toronto’s... 
by Danielle | Apr 2, 2018 | Inspiration |
Curiosity plays a key part in maker culture. Being a maker means, taking things apart, putting things together, rethinking how and why things work. This mentality helps fosters an atmosphere of innovation, creativity and a do-it-yourself attitude. Curiosity is... 
by Danielle | Mar 29, 2018 | News |
The world around us is changing and technology is playing an ever-increasing role, from the workspace, shopping, day-to-day tasks and, of course, the classroom. Classrooms today are already changing – just take a look around. Classrooms are adopting more apps,... 
by Danielle | Mar 24, 2018 | Inspiration |
You don’t frequently see the words “coding” and “social” together. However, coding can be a very social activity for kids and instil many key life social skills, from collaborative games to learning a whole new language. The depictions of... 
by Danielle | Jan 15, 2018 | Inspiration |
What do Steve Jobs, Elon Musk and Bill Gates have in common in their educational background? No, they didn’t all go to Ivy League universities – but they all went to technology summer camps or after-school activities. Extracurricular programs open many doors and are... 
by Danielle | Dec 19, 2017 | Inspiration |
Technology is not that simple, especially as it is becoming more ubiquitous and ingrained in our daily lives. It is the new wild west and there are many ways to approach it. If aspects of technology, video games and coding are new to you and your child, it can be... 
by Danielle | Nov 21, 2017 | Events |
Celebrate the end of the year with the MakerKids team. Thank you, everyone, for all the support, fun and innovative ideas throughout the year. We had thousands of students come by this year and even sold out many camps and programs. We saw tons of friendships and... 
by Danielle | Nov 16, 2017 | Inspiration |
Technology is increasingly becoming more ingrained in our daily lives, for better or for worse. But like all other media, it is all about how you use it. At MakerKids, we have a bias towards action and positive impact. Kids have developed a positive relationship with... 
by Danielle | Nov 14, 2017 | News |
For immediate release Toronto’s MakerKids winner of the TELUS Pitch small business competition Community Impact Award Toronto, ON – Founded in Toronto, MakerKids is the leading provider of STEM programs for kids. Selected amongst thousands of entrepreneurs and... 
by Danielle | Nov 1, 2017 | Inspiration |
We send our children to school every day with one objective, to make them smarter so they can be successful when they grow up. But, how does a child become smart? From taking good notes? From getting good grades? From memorizing everything the teacher tells them? If... 