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Guest Educator: Lighting Up Literacy with Deann Poleon
Bringing Bugged and Brilliant to Life with Deann Poleon, Chibitronics, and “The Forest Mission” We are excited to introduce a talented educator, technologist, and story-teller who combines the magic of narrative with the hands-on engagement of STEAM learning! We met Deann Poleon, a recent Pathfinders alumna, through one of our affiliates, another Pathfinders alumna, Laurie […]
Moonshotkidz X Chibitronics Collaboration
NEW: Interactive Light Up Cards Kit! Chibitronics is thrilled to partner with Moonshotkidz to bring you a creative new kit that combines the playful paper craft designs of Moonshotkidz with the engaging, learner-friendly circuitry supplies contained in the Chibitronics Start with STEAM: Launchpad LED Kit! Introducing the Moonshotkidz X Chibitronics Interactive Light Up Cards Kit! […]
Heart, Hardware, and Humanity: Bringing STEAM to the ISTE Playground
Guest Educator, Jana Gerard: Pocket Manifestos Every year, the ISTE Playgrounds are a total whirlwind. They’re built for educators to just wander, wonder, and get their hands dirty experimenting with the future of learning. For my session, I wanted to tackle a challenge that’s been on my mind for a while: How do we stop […]
We’re Presenting at ISTE Live26!
Join Us in Orlando! This summer, Chibitronics will be presenting a hands-on workshop and manning a booth at ISTELive26 in Orlando, Florida! The theme of this year’s conference, taking place 28 June-1 July, is Designing the Future of Learning. If you are planning to be at ISTE, we hope you’ll join us during our instructional […]
Meet the Maker: Komal Markan
Collaborative, Community-Based Educator In today’s spotlight, we are honored to introduce Komal Markan, a brilliant artist, software engineer, and community organizer based in Everett, Massachusetts. Komal’s work caught our eye this past spring after she shared a number of fun, light-up projects with us. Alongside her adolescent children, Komal brings engaging hands-on making to her […]
Two NEW Template Notebook Kits
Start with STEAM & Create with STEAM Exciting news! We’ve transformed one of our flagship products, the award-winning STEM Starter Kit (ages 14+), into two bright NEW kits (ages 8+)! Not simply a repeat of our classic kit, with new names and packaging, this evolution into Level 1 and Level 2 kits reimagines a new […]
Chibitronics Celebrates Teachers With a Light-Up Pop-Up Card!
Thank a Superstar Teacher! Teacher Appreciation Week (May 4-8, 2026) In anticipation of Teacher Day (May 5), Chibitronics is shining a light upon the dedicated educators who brighten their students’ days! ✨ ❤️ To help us celebrate our fun-loving educators, we’re sharing a light-up pop-up card that you (or your child) can make and share with […]
Crafty NEW Intro Kits for Kids
Two Fun Flavors: Six Different Projects As our old favorite (the Circuit Sticker Intro Pack) will soon be retiring, we are thrilled to announce the arrival of two brand new paper circuit intro kits for kids: the Launchpad LED Intro Kit (Level 1) and the Circuit Sticker Intro Kit (Level 2)! This evolution into Level […]
KIDMuseum Lights up Women’s History Month with Chibitronics
Bringing Bright Ideas to Life During March 2026, visitors to KIDMuseum, in Bethesda, MD, will learn about circuitry and the ground-breaking work of Chibitronics’ CEO, Jie Qi. Here at KID — an organization founded and run by women — Women’s History Month is a big deal. Join us to honor and celebrate the achievements of women in the STEM […]
Registration CLOSED for Summer Pathfinders 2026! Free Chibitronics Supplies & Hands-on PD for Teachers
Registration is now closed for Pathfinders 2026. We hope to see you in our course this year, or in a future session! Are you a US-based K-12 public or charter school teacher? Start with Art: Chibitronics Paper Circuits This summer, as part of Infosys Pathfinders Summer Institute 2026, we are excited to be once again […]
Tech Tip: Use Launchpad LEDs & Batteries Like Stencils!
Sturdy Metal Pads Are Easy to Trace Did you know that Launchpad components, including batteries and LEDs, have sturdy metal pads that make them easy to grip, sketch, and prototype with? Unlike our Circuit Sticker LEDs, which are designed to be used just like stickers, Launchpad LEDs are bigger, more durable, and easily reusable for […]