SudoKids

Kids are the future

Vision: To create a kid centric Sudo Room in which kids can experience hacker/maker mind through paradigm-shifting toys, games, activities, classes and discussions with Sudo Room educators.

Mission: Provide a kid centric space during Sudo Room meetings, activities and open hours in which Sudoers and kids can both utilize the space and resources of Sudo Room.

Goals: Open a SudoKids/Facility in 2141 Broadway, the same building as Sudo Room's current room.

Manipulatives (toys)

-legos 
-robotic legos
-cardboard boxes
-bubble wrap
-wooden blocks
-wooden science oriented toys (telescope, microscopes, stethescopes)
-wooden molecules, double helix

Activities

-scratch based computer games
-cardboard box imaginarium
   -cities & homes
   -things that go (fast) rocket ships, cars, light cycles
   -stores and lemonade stands
-theater of squishy
   -obleck: cornstarch n water
   -gack: borax and glue
-paleolithic tech
   -fire from friction - bow drill method
-video with special fx
-stop motion movie
   -character design
   -costuming
   -set design
   -lighting design with LEDs
   -scriptwriting
   -editing
-soldering
-whittling with sharp knives ;)
-creating density columns
-astronomy telescopes - navigation from stars, astrolabs, compass

Art supplies

-glitter
-house made playdoughs (glow in the dark)
-markers
-Popsicle sticks n tongue depressors
-pipe cleaners multiple colors and in glitter
-crayons (house made)
-butcher paper
-protractors, rulers, compasses
-paint, brushes, smocks (large shirts)

Reading Materials

• Child-oriented craft workstation: http://boingboing.net/2013/01/08/build-a-kid-crafts-studio-for.html
• Youtubes of weekend science activities: http://www.youtube.com/user/chuvak1?feature=watch