'Curiosity Boxes' Aim to Enhance Children's Imaginations & Curiosities
Quinnley Madigan — May 12, 2015 — Eco
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Though we live in a world obsessed with screens, 'Curiosity Boxes' is taking a chance with its no-screen, no-battery activity boxes for kids.
Curiosity Boxes are activity kits filled with hand-selected materials that encourage young children to create and innovate. Each box is full of materials you’d find in kindergartens or elementary school, such as popsicle sticks, colored paper, cellophane, straws and fuzzy balls.
Curiosity Boxes have been created with the idea that by nature, young children are curious about the world around them, so in order to foster that curiosity, these boxes come with just a few starter cards to kick-start imagination, but without instructions.
And if that wasn’t enough, Curiosity Boxes are dedicated to sustainability, with each box containing materials that create no waste but "lots of creating moments." Even the mailing box that the activity kits arrive in is able to be turned into a beautiful creation by children.
Shaz Lawrence founded Curiosity Boxes in early 2015 to lead the way in early learning. She has been a teacher for more than 25 years and has always enjoyed watching young learned build, discover and imagine wonderful creations of their own.
Curiosity Boxes are activity kits filled with hand-selected materials that encourage young children to create and innovate. Each box is full of materials you’d find in kindergartens or elementary school, such as popsicle sticks, colored paper, cellophane, straws and fuzzy balls.
Curiosity Boxes have been created with the idea that by nature, young children are curious about the world around them, so in order to foster that curiosity, these boxes come with just a few starter cards to kick-start imagination, but without instructions.
And if that wasn’t enough, Curiosity Boxes are dedicated to sustainability, with each box containing materials that create no waste but "lots of creating moments." Even the mailing box that the activity kits arrive in is able to be turned into a beautiful creation by children.
Shaz Lawrence founded Curiosity Boxes in early 2015 to lead the way in early learning. She has been a teacher for more than 25 years and has always enjoyed watching young learned build, discover and imagine wonderful creations of their own.
Trend Themes
1. Screen-free Learning - Opportunities exist for companies to develop activity kits and products that encourage children to learn and play without the use of screens.
2. STEM Education - There is increasing demand for activity kits that promote science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education in children.
3. Sustainable Creativity - Developing creative products and activities that are eco-friendly and promote sustainability can be a disruptive innovation opportunity.
Industry Implications
1. Education - There is potential for the education industry to incorporate activity kits and other non-screen learning tools into their curriculum.
2. Toy and Game Manufacturing - There is opportunity for the creation of sustainable and eco-friendly toys and games that foster creativity and curiosity in children.
3. Subscription Services - Subscription services that deliver activity boxes filled with materials for children to explore and create can be a disruptive innovation opportunity.
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