At the Institute of Imagination, we believe imagination is the superpower of the 21st Century, and that all children have the power to be creative and think imaginatively, which opens the door to a wealth of other competencies. Explore the different ways that we connect with our families & communities.
My Big Idea
What big idea would you create using technology to help your local community?
My Big Idea offers a day of imagination for children and their parents/guardians to play, learn, and invent together through Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Maths-based (STEAM) workshops.
Each event is co-created with a community hub partner and is themed around community + a key learning topic, such as literacy, technology, numeracy, or environmental issues. Children take part in workshops led by industry experts and supported by local volunteers. The activities support the development of key skills, and their learning is acknowledged with a certificate and activities to continue the creativity at home.
In 2023, the Institute of Imagination delivered My Big Idea events in Newham and Lambeth with 379 people attending.