Learn By Doing
Our K-12 Invention Convention curriculum and methods have been developed and put to the test by educators for over 30 years. Our curriculum follows a framework that uses the steps of the invention process. It enables students to understand invention as it takes place in the real world every day.
Mission
Our Invention Convention Mission
Through Invention Convention Kaleideum is able to partner with North Carolina schools and organizations to cultivate the skills, confidence, and culture our students need to successfully engage in problem solving and design thinking. We seek to be strong partners with our families, schools, and community members as we prepare future generations for lifelong learning and success.
A Word
From Our Participants
“Our student innovators are going to Nationals! STEAM is making a impact on our kids and I am proud of students. I am also grateful for our teachers who supported our students’ innovative efforts!
Thanks again to Shari Brady and the band at Kaleideum North! Your work is making a positive impact on our future world changers.”
– Sean Gaillard, Principal
Our 2026 Winners!
First/Second Grade Winner
First Place/Champion
Everything Clothes Robot – Declan – Kaleideum
Independent Inventor Program
Second Place/Runner Up
Second Place: Rocket Thunderbolt Slide – Inga & Tula Moore
Magnet Elementary
Third Grade Winners
First Place/Champion
First Place: Solar Powered Gameboy Pocket by Gideon – Frank Morgan Elementary
Second Place/Runner Up
Whockets by Peyton – Frank Morgan Elementary
Third Place/Honorable Mention
The Turtle Shell Shield by Brennan, Ender, Connor, &
Jaxon – Moore Magnet Elementary
Fourth Grade Winners
First Place/Champion
Everything Chillin’ Chair by Evangeline, Libby, & Adilyn – Lewisville Elementary
Second Place/Runner Up
Spill Go Away by Ada – Moore Magnet Elementary
Third Place/Honorable Mention
The Measuring Liquid Stopper by Melody – St. Stephen’s Lutheran
Fifth Grade Winners
First Place/Champion
Dog Hydration Checker by Nyah – Forsyth Country Day School
Second Place/Runner Up
Kidget by Donna – Lewisville Elementary
Third Place/Honorable Mention
HAttax by Jasmine – Forsyth Country Day School
Seventh Grade Winners
First Place/Champion
Cloud Cushion by Kristian – St. Stephen’s Lutheran
Eighth Grade Winners
First Place/Champion
CD by Lila & Katy – St. Stephen’s Lutheran
Second Place/Runner Up
Penny Pusher by Alexander – St. Stephen’s Lutheran
Piedmont Environmental Alliance Young Environmentalist Award
The Turtle Shell Shield by Brennan, Ender, Connor, & Jaxon – Moore Magnet Elementary
People's Choice Award Winners
D-Cramper-8er by Mavis – St. Stephen’s Lutheran
Most Outstanding Innovator Award - National Qualifiers
K-1: Everything Clothes Robot – Declan (Kaleideum Independent Inventor Program)
3rd Grade: Solar Powered Gameboy Pocket – Gideon (Frank Morgan Elementary)
4th Grade: Everything Chillin’ Chair – Evangeline, Libby, & Adilyn (Lewisville Elementary)
5th Grade: Dog Hydration Checker – Nyah (Forsyth Country Day School)
Middle School: Cloud Cushion – Kristian (St. Stephen’s Lutheran
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Years Established
Get In Touch!
Email, call us, or send us a letter at the addresses below!
Location: 120 W 3rd Street
Telephone: (336) 714-7115
Email: Aubrian Tuttle, KIC Coordinator, at atuttle@kaleideum.org