Does your child always come to you with an idea? Do you store cardboard boxes and paper towels so that your child can bring his ideas to life? Do you always ask your child how things work? Sounds like you might have a young inventor! The heads of children are very active and imaginative, so it is only natural that they have a natural ability to create things. Here are some ways you can encourage your young inventor to pursue his passion.

Perform home bioscopic experiments
Which boy does not like a fun and messy scientific experiment in the kitchen? You can not only make great memories, but you can also encourage your children to be curious, inventive and creative. There are plenty of ideas online for do-it-yourself experiments, or you can ask your child if they have ideas that are based on what they have learned in their class. Make sure you understand how and why the experiment works and ask your child some follow-up questions to keep the fun focused on education.
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Have your child explore a famous invention or inventor
Products are often remembered because they are innovative, but sometimes they have a nice story behind them, which is often forgotten. By having your child discover a famous invention or inventor, they can learn more about the process of the invention and the hard work needed to make something. The story of an inventor can show them that it is good to struggle and fail as long as you get up and try again. You could also learn something new!

Encourage your children to ask why? And how?
Inventors are naturally curious. They want to explore the world around them and learn more about how things work. Children are no exception. Although the answer to the question ‘why?’ Or how? \ Sometimes irritating you teach your child to be involved in the world and to learn from their new experiences. If you do not know the answer right away, that’s fine. Investigate your child’s questions with them and help expand their world.

Make an excursion
There is no better way to learn something than to experience something first-hand. Make an excursion; the possibilities are endless. Science centers, makers’ rooms, factories with guided tours for the public, colleges with 3D printers and libraries with events are all great options. Many places such as these have special STEM events (Science, Technology, Technology and Mathematics), so your child can also meet other like-minded young inventors. If your child is a Boy of Girl Scout or a member of a similar club, encourage their leaders to take them on such an excursion theme with an innovation theme.

Send them to the camp
Invention and STEM-related camps are becoming increasingly popular. Whether your child prefers a day camp or a sleeping camp, there are many options that suit your budget and lifestyle. In this immersive experience your child absorbs new knowledge like a sponge, meets new friends, remembers memories and becomes more passionate about their ideas and curiosity.

Participate in competitions
If your child has turned his idea into a prototype or a model, encourage them to take part in a scholarship held by their school or by another local organization. Getting feedback on their project can help them improve their current ideas and come up with new ideas. They can also learn and get inspiration from their peers.