Dozens of Rigamajig projects have already been funded through ChangeX - let's make yours next! Check out the funds in the 'FUNDING AVAILABLE' block. If you're in an eligible region, you may qualify for a Rigamajig Basic Builder Kit (265 parts, including wooden pieces, pulleys, ropes, and kid-friendly hardware; retail value $3,865), an additional $400 for your program, and an intro Zoom session with a Rigamajig expert.
Here's what to do:
By applying fast, you'll secure your spot while having plenty of time later to complete the required steps. Once we receive your application, a dedicated Rigamajig team member will guide you through the simple process to ensure your success.
Rigamajig partners with communities worldwide to reimagine STEM education through hands-on, open-ended play. Our gender-inclusive, large-scale building kits empower children of all ages to design, build, problem-solve, and express themselves creatively through imaginative construction. By immersing children in engaging STEM projects and engineering activities, Rigamajig fosters essential 21st-century skills, such as creativity, critical thinking, communication, collaboration, and more.
With hands-on STEM education at their fingertips, you'll equip the next generation with the tools they need to shape the future, helping children in your community become confident learners and innovative thinkers.
Rigamajig is featured on Netflix in "Abstract: The Art of Design," Season 2, Episode 4, which showcases Cas Holman, the brilliant mind, accomplished designer, educator, and creator of Rigamajig. Check it out! This 45-minute episode will give you an inspiring look into the philosophy and creativity behind Rigamajig, and how it's revolutionizing play-based learning.
Dozens of Rigamajig projects have already been funded through ChangeX - let's make yours next! Check out the funds in the 'FUNDING AVAILABLE' block. If you're in an eligible region, you may qualify for a Rigamajig Basic Builder Kit (265 parts, including wooden pieces, pulleys, ropes, and kid-friendly hardware; retail value $3,865), an additional $400 for your program, and an intro Zoom session with a Rigamajig expert.
Here's what to do:
By applying fast, you'll secure your spot while having plenty of time later to complete the required steps. Once we receive your application, a dedicated Rigamajig team member will guide you through the simple process to ensure your success.
Rigamajig partners with communities worldwide to reimagine STEM education through hands-on, open-ended play. Our gender-inclusive, large-scale building kits empower children of all ages to design, build, problem-solve, and express themselves creatively through imaginative construction. By immersing children in engaging STEM projects and engineering activities, Rigamajig fosters essential 21st-century skills, such as creativity, critical thinking, communication, collaboration, and more.
With hands-on STEM education at their fingertips, you'll equip the next generation with the tools they need to shape the future, helping children in your community become confident learners and innovative thinkers.
Rigamajig is featured on Netflix in "Abstract: The Art of Design," Season 2, Episode 4, which showcases Cas Holman, the brilliant mind, accomplished designer, educator, and creator of Rigamajig. Check it out! This 45-minute episode will give you an inspiring look into the philosophy and creativity behind Rigamajig, and how it's revolutionizing play-based learning.
We have placed the Rigamajig set at Dreamers and Thinkers School in Foster City, California. The school is an afterschool program for kids aged 5-12. Currently there are 120 students at this school that plays Rigamajig weekly. The school also hosts Rigamajig playdates monthly for kids aged 3-6 in the surrounding area. We have spent the first portion of the funding on buying Lego sets (retail price $9.99). Each child who participates in Rigamajig playdate 5 times will receive a Lego set as a reward. This is a wonderful program that we will run continuously in the future.
Action plan:
Timeline: we will start play sessions as soon as we receive the Rigamajig set.
Location: Dreamers & Thinkers School, Foster City
Impact: The Rigamajig project will run at the same times as our Nudel Kart project. The school allows us to store the 2 sets there. The school is an afternoon school for kids grades k-5. There are 130 students at the school, they already have Nudel Kart sessions regularly. They will incorporate Rigamajig sessions as well.
Our kids nonprofit group have about 80 families signed up for Nudel Kart & Rigamajig sessions. Our sessions are for kids ages 2-5. (grades k-5 kids sign up with the school directly). We will put out both sets at our sessions. We've been running play sessions. We've been running play session for about a year, once or twice per month on weekend afternoons. Each session we have at least 10 kids. We skip when we have less than 10 sign ups.
Budget: We'll use our budget for rewards, each child completing 5 play sessions will received a small Lego set ($10 retail price).