21st Century Creative Challenges

Free making and problem-solving projects for learners aged 5-16

Key Stage 1
Jess Walton by  Jess Walton

Making a Sprinkler

Can you make a sprinkler by controlling the flow of water? Read more

Key Stage 2
Claire Gillespie by  Claire Gillespie

One Player Game

Can you design and make an exciting game for a person who lives alone and wants to learn a new skill? Read more

Key Stage 3
Chris Raymond by  Chris Raymond

Push and Pull

How could you open and close the doors in your house without touching the door handles with any part of your body or clothing? Read more

Key Stage 4
Chris Raymond by  Chris Raymond

Butty Challenge

Your mission is to design and make a sandwich. Simple! Read more

Key Stage 1
Claire Gillespie by  Claire Gillespie

Disguise Yourself

Can you make a disguise so your family members don’t recognise you? Read more

Key Stage 1
Kim Olliff Cooper by  Kim Olliff Cooper

Flying Objects

Can you create a flying object? Read more

Key Stage 2
Kim Olliff Cooper by  Kim Olliff Cooper

Parachute Challenge

Can you make something that flies, or least falls slowly from the sky? Read more

Key Stage 4
Alix McTaminey by  Alix McTaminey

Building a Community

How can we learn from nature to design a community that people can live, work and enjoy life in? Read more

Key Stage 3
Alix McTaminey by  Alix McTaminey

Street Communication

How can we help each other with no internet or mobile phone networks? Read more

Key Stage 2
Kim Olliff Cooper by  Kim Olliff Cooper

Making Music

Can you design and make a musical instrument that you can play a concert with to your neighbours? Read more

Key Stage 1
Kim Olliff Cooper & Chris Raymond by  Kim Olliff Cooper & Chris Raymond

Rainbow Making

How can you make a rainbow and then communicate that rainbow to your neighbours? Read more