Parents

We currently offering programs to K-12 students in Connecticut and Massachusetts. Reach out to your child's teacher or principal to let them know you'd like to see Invention Convention at your school.

Interested students who are not eligible to participate in a school or community run program can invent with us as Independent Inventors. Visit our Independent Inventor Program Page to learn more!

Thanks to the parents of all of our student inventors for helping to make their dreams come true. Without your care and attention, we know that many inventors would not complete this unique process which promotes creative problem solving and critical thinking skills.

Along the way, we ask you to follow one simple guideline for parent involvement – treat the invention activity the same way you would treat a sport in which your student is engaged. In sports, you make sure they have their equipment ready, you bring them where they have to go, you cheer them on and give a hug when needed, but you do not go on the field by their side.

In invention, the problem must be the student’s own, the solution must be of their own design, and the Inventor’s Log should reflect these steps. However, a student might need to go to a hardware store or to a relative’s home to borrow equipment and that’s where you come in. They might need to be reminded about the deadline or need supervision with hand or power tools. What a wonderful way for you to share real, practical skills with your student that they will have forever.