Welcome to the Apps for Kids Highlight- January Edition
Welcome to 2026! A new year is the perfect opportunity to spark curiosity and set the tone for innovation in the classroom. January is not just a return to routine, it’s a chance to introduce students to the foundations of engineering and design thinking. As winter keeps us indoors, let’s imagine hands-on activities that bring creativity to life. What better way than designing your own delicious cup of hot chocolate? Wishing you a very creative and inspiring year!
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.
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In the Spotlight
Designing New Foods: A Creative Way to Teach STEM, Design Thinking, and Real-World Problem Solving
What if students could explore science, engineering, and creativity by inventing foods that don’t exist yet?
The SOLIDWORKS Apps for Kids “Designing New Foods” lesson invites students to step into the role of innovators—combining imagination with hands-on digital design to explore how new foods are created, improved, and produced. This engaging, classroom-ready activity helps students connect STEM learning to real-world challenges they recognize from everyday life, making learning both meaningful and fun.
Turning Curiosity into Creation
The lesson begins with guided discussion prompts that encourage students to think critically about the foods they already know. Why do seedless grapes exist? How do farmers and scientists create new varieties of plants? What makes certain foods healthier, easier to grow, or more sustainable?
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Inspiration and Challenges
After a day of snowy adventures, there’s nothing cozier than warming up with a cup of hot cocoa—and this time, we’re bringing that feeling to the screen! In our latest short tutorial video, kids will learn how to model a comforting cup of cocoa using SOLIDWORKS Apps for Kids, combining creativity, imagination, and beginner-friendly design skills.
It’s a fun, uplifting way to explore 3D modeling while celebrating the simple joy of creating something warm and familiar. Grab a mug, get inspired, and click play to join the fun!
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 #cup AND #swa4k, and we might feature them on our channels!
Thank you from us all in the Apps for Kids Team!
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