CREATING & INNOVATING
How it grows with your child (Ages 3–11)
One continuous flow.•No jumps. No rush.•Just deepening, year by year.
Age 3–4
Beginning with Wonder
What children do
- Touch, stack, pull apart
- Play with clay, fabric, wood, cardboard
- Explore balance, weight, texture
What is quietly growing
Curiosity
Confidence to try
Hand-eye coordination
Visual awareness
Age 5–6
Ideas Take Shape
What children do
- Talk about what they want to make
- Choose materials intentionally
- Use simple tools with care
- Try again when something doesn't work
What is quietly growing
Early planning
Cause & effect
Patience
Tool mastery
Age 7–8
Thinking Through Making
What children do
- Identify real problems
- Imagine multiple solutions
- Build and test prototypes
- Work alongside peers
What is quietly growing
Problem-solving
Collaboration
Resilience
Systems thinking
Age 9–11
Innovation & Responsibility
What children do
- Plan longer projects
- Refine designs over time
- Mentor younger children
- Explore value, budgeting, sharing
What is quietly growing
Leadership
Financial awareness
Ethical thinking
Confidence rooted in contribution
