Update #4: What We’re Building First

What we’re working on

Deciding which career paths and skills to introduce first through our earliest kits.

Why it matters

The first kits don’t just teach how to build something — they introduce who you could become.

Instead of choosing projects only because they look fun, we’re choosing them based on:

• The real-world skills they teach
• The careers they quietly point toward
• What feels exciting and achievable for girls ages 8–14

These early kits set the tone for the entire Career Exploration Path.

What we’re learning

• Kids connect more with careers when they can touch and build something related
• Broad skill categories (design, engineering, science) work better than narrow job titles
• Early exposure works best when it feels creative, not academic
• One project can represent multiple paths (builder + thinker + problem-solver)

Behind the scenes

We’re mapping each kit to:

• A core career theme (engineer, environmental scientist, designer, inventor)
• A set of skills (wiring, measuring, observing, testing, iterating)
• A finished object that belongs in a child’s room

So a Rocket Lamp isn’t just a light — it introduces:

• Engineering (circuits, structure)
• Design (shape, color, balance)
• Space science (why rockets work)

And a Smart Planter isn’t just a plant — it introduces:

• Environmental science
• Data and observation
• Caring for something over time

What’s next

Finalizing the first 2–3 career paths and locking the skills each kit will highlight.

Join in

Which path should we introduce first?

Engineer • Scientist • Designer • Environmental Explorer

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