This month we introduce artist and educator Lindsay Balfour. SheĀ createsĀ inspiring works of interactive art with paper electronics and generously sharesĀ these creative experiences with others by designing and teaching workshops at the Children’s Creativity Museum in San Francisco as well as other museums, libraries and schools across the nation. Ā Here she tells usĀ her story, creative process […]
Explore different light effects
Make a light-up project with effect stickers and LED stickers Ā Grade Level: Suitable for Grade 6 and up Suggested Time: 60-90 mins Ā Overview This activity introduces programmed light behaviors using Chibitronics effect stickers.Ā Effect stickers are pre-programmed light stickers that make your LEDs shine with different patterns, depending on which sticker you choose: blink on […]
How are things connected? (Switches)
Make interactive light-up projects with LED lights and DIY switches and represent things that are connected. Grade Level: Suitable for Grade 3 and up Suggested Time: 2-3 hours or three 45- 60 min sessions Overview This guide introduces circuits with different types of DIY switches and Chibitronics LED light stickers. The students will be able […]
What Makes You Shine?
What Makes You Shine? Make a light-up name badge and share something about yourself Grade Level: Suitable for Grade 2 and up Suggested Time: 30-45 mins Overview This activity introduces simple circuits using Chibitronics LED light stickers. The students will be able to introduce and express something special about themselves by making a personal light-up […]