Grants

Grants

There are thousands of grants for educators, administrators, curricula coordinators, as well as social clubs and camps. And it can all start with KIBO.

Give children the chance to make their ideas tangible.

You’re probably thinking that KIBO only qualifies for robotics or technology grants, but you’d be shortchanging yourself (and your students). KIBO fits in to almost every aspect of early learning curricula, and therefore, can expand your qualifications for specific grants.

Start with the Need

Robotics engages young children in learning concepts and skills through experiential opportunities that are developmentally appropriate.

KIBO integrates computer science and engineering with math, literacy, physical movement and the arts. It provides endless opportunities for educational, as well as social and emotional growth.

Discuss the Research

Unlike many programming tools and coding robots for kids, KIBO is backed by science.

Real research by Prof. Marina Bers at Boston College, and her previous work at the MIT Media Lab with Seymour Papert with over 20 years in learning technologies and child development.

Summarize with the Benefits

Designed for open-ended play, KIBO let’s children make (and learn) almost anything with the integration of the art platforms.

Bring a character from a story to life. Become builders and inventors. Experiment. Create. Develop their own sense of understanding. Explore individuality. And most of all, enjoy learning new things in new ways while gaining self-confidence that stays with them for the rest of their lives.

STEM/STEAM Grants and Funding Resources

There are many different ways to get STEM/STEAM grants for the purchase of educational technology. Learn about some of the ways you can find and secure STEM/STEAM grants and funding.

"In applying for a Maryland State Department of Education grant specifically for robotics instruction, I drew heavily on KinderLab Robotics’ research regarding the benefits of play and creativity with KIBO. The work Kinderlab Robotics has already done to map their KIBO curriculum to CSTA Standards provided a framework for aligning my proposal with MSDE standards."

Jane de Winter, Executive Director, Big Learning Science & Engineering, MD

All this and it's Screen-Free(!) too

KIBO’s offline, screen-free advantage is more than just a benefit to students growing up in an online society. The hands-on manipulatives, and “unplugged” logic benefits critical thinking, motor skills, and cognitive reasoning that most coding programs for early learners do not afford. As a staple in innovation labs, makerspaces, libraries, as well as the general classroom, it integrates easily into lesson plans for early educators, and the countless opportunities to incorporate KIBO into an activity lends itself to endless engagement by young students.
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Don't Take KIBO for Grant(ed)

Don’t underestimate the value that KIBO brings. Many programs appreciate the innovation and adaptability that brings forth opportunities to extend monetary contributions. In other words, investing grant money in KIBO goes a long way, and for years of learning not just for your but for professional development for your educators as well.
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KIBO Guide

 “The Case for KIBO” Guide can help you when writing a grant!

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