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Welcome to the Apps for Kids Highlight- March Edition
Apr 1
By Alexandra in Education, Newsletter

Welcome to the Apps for Kids Highlight- March Edition

Spring is here, and what better way to celebrate than with hands-on STEM activities that spark curiosity and creativity? This month, we’re diving into the fascinating world of light and color, inspired by Newton’s discoveries. Plus, with St. Patrick’s Day this month, we have a fun shamrock hat modeling challenge to bring a festive touch to your classroom! Get ready to blend science, art, and engineering into exciting projects your students will love!

Awesome projects!

Check out these cool projects that we selected this month. Congratulations to the inspired designers!

See all the shared projects on the Apps for Kids Website.

STEM activities ruqayya in beach part 2                           Better Crazy                                   Pusheen 

In the Spotlight

Teaching Kids About Rainbows, Light, and Color With 3D Technology

Rainbows are fascinating, magical visuals that never fail to capture the imagination of children and adults alike. But beyond their beauty lies an incredible opportunity to teach students the physics of light and color theory. Incorporating STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) activities into your lessons is a great way to nurture curiosity while helping kids understand how rainbows work.

If you’re an elementary or middle-school teacher looking to innovate your lesson plans, why not blend science with technology using tools like SOLIDWORKS Apps for Kids? This web-based 3D CAD (Computer-Aided Design) app helps students explore complex scientific principles through hands-on engagement. Concepts like light refraction and color mixing come to life when paired with interactive 3D modeling.

This post will guide you through teaching rainbows, light, and color theory with a scientific yet creative approach, all while using technology to inspire the next generation of innovators. You’ll have actionable ideas to enrich your classroom activities by the end.

Click here to continue reading about the whole story.

Inspiration and Challenges

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a fun and creative design challenge! Using SOLIDWORKS Apps for Kids, students can design and customize their own St. Patrick’s hat with a shamrock, a buckle, and any lucky charm they can imagine. This activity encourages creativity, 3D modeling skills, and festive fun while introducing young learners to design and engineering concepts. Let’s bring a bit of Irish luck to the classroom! This cute Lucky Shamrock Hat will perfectly illustrate St Patrick’s Day!

Do you want to see your students’ or your kids’ designs on SOLIDWORKS Education Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram? Share their A4K creation on social media, mentioning #StPatrick AND #swa4k, and we might feature them on our channels!

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Thank you from us all in the Apps for Kids Team!

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