create.
Milton Bradley has always encouraged and supported innovation and creativity in its products and company environment. Below is a list of potential opportunities focused around creativity which Milton Bradley can explore to further reinforce our mission and provide educational support to the community.
MB Art Therapy
MB Art Therapy reinforces our mission of learning through play and creativity by teaching kids how to use creative expression and outlets to thrive emotionally and academically.
Milton Bradley is bringing art therapy to low-income schools where they otherwise would not have the opportunity for therapy in schools. This service helps those that need it the most learn to succeed against the odds with all the resources necessary.
With this school program, Milton Bradley provides art therapy for low-income schools to help students manage emotions and make the best of their school experience. It is important that kids learn early-on coping mechanismsto deal with PTSD, anxiety, ADHD, anger management and more, helping them from falling behind their peers.
EXP.3 | experience
Through creative outlets we can learn to control our emotions and begin to deal with whatever the world throws our way.
MB Teacher Training
With Milton Bradley Teacher’s Training, educators can sign up fora wide variety of rotating workshops. Whether practicing conflict resolution techniques, learning the newest trends in Biology from experts in the field, or group problem-solving sessions, there is a workshop for everyone.
MB Teacher Training Workshops reinforce our mission statement of collaboration through education by bringing teachers and experts together to create improved learning environments for students everywhere.
While competitors currently provide online resource classes for teachers, MB Teacher Training has the added benefit of learning together. This collaboration helps improved learning and makes it more fun.
EDU.1 | educational opportunity
Teachers will find resources and support at these engaging and collaborative workshops.
MB Labs
As a community of life-long learners, MB Labs serves as a central point providing space for workshops, a place to meet like-minded new friends, and an opportunity to explore new tools and share ideas with peers.
MB Labs reinforces our mission of collaborating and learning through play by providing a space where kids and adults can come together with others in their community to play and experiment, all while learning as they go.
The idea of collaborative spaces to foster innovation and provide tools individuals may not otherwise have access to is not new. Where MB Labs stands apart from companies like Fab Lab and Maker Studio, is their focus on children’s learning and tools in collaboration with adults and parents..
ENV.2 | environment
These community centers will offer classes, connect community members and provide tools and space for experimenting.
Friends hold hands to connect the circuit and turn on a string of lights.
MB Circuits Kit
PRO.1 | product
Hold hands to connect the circuit in this interactive electricity experimentation kit.
This interactive science experiment kit explores electricity and the human body. Not to be completed solo, young scientists must hold hands, or touch elbows to pass the gentle current through their bodies to complete various tasks such as turning on a light bulb,or running a fan.
The MB Contact Circuits Kit reinforces our mission of collaborative learning by encouraging and requiring students to work together in order to accomplish the activities and see the rewards.
Comparable to: Snap Circuits // Homeschool Science Tools // Smart Lab
Differing from Snap Circuits and Smart Lab which also carry children’s electricity experiments and activity kits, MB Contact Circuits Kit establishes teamwork while learning science to practice early on cooperative experimenting.
Ages: 8-13
A student practices an illusion trick he just learned.
MB Physics Tricks
PRO.2 | product
Explore the world of physics with this set of tricks sure to wow
your friends.
This deck of cards teaches tricks which appear like magic tricks, or illusions at first, but are actually rooted in science. Each deck comes with supplies, explanations of the science behind it, and numerous ways to experiment and advance the trick.
MB Physics Tricks reinforces our mission of learning through play by teaching kids real life physics experience while they enjoy playing tricks on their friends.
Comparable to: Spruce Crafts // Toppr // 101 Physics Tricks
MB Physics Tricks are different from other science magic kits on the market because they provide new opportunities to experiment within the tricks. Not a just one way to complete each trick, the set shows ideas and teaches the beginning of each trick, then allows the child to explore and take ownership of their own magic tricks.
Ages: 8-16
A young girl explores her new art supplies from this month's EduCrate.
MB EduCrate Subscription
SER.2 | service
A subscription based supply of educational games and tools to optimize fun and learning for kids of all ages.
This monthly crate subscription is filled with educational games and activities to foster critical thinking and experimentation. EduCrates can be themed with art, science, engineering, nature, or coding and specialized by age range. Each crate contains all the necessary supplies and instructions that is sure to keep your family laughing and learning.
An MB EduCrate Subscription reinforces our mission of making learning fun by providing new activities for kids based on their interests to encourage continued experimentationand learning.
Comparable to: Little Passports // Crate Joy // Kiwi Crate // Spangler Science Club // MakeCrate
Users can choose a different theme each month to try something new, or stick to their favorite subject matter.
Ages: 3-16
A woman adds to a group mural after touring the town.
MB Graffiti Tour & Class
EXP.1 | experience
Take a tour of your city’s murals to learn about the your community. Tours will end with a group beautification project of their own community mural.
Cities across the county are utilizing local artists to beautify the city with socially conscious and artistic building murals to tell a story of the community. MB Graffiti Tour will start with a walking tour of the local community to admire and discuss the murals present, then end with an art lesson and participation in a community art mural as part of the city’s beautification.
MB Graffiti Tour & Class reinforces our mission of learning together through creativity by bringing neighbors together for a community art project and learning about their own community in the process.
Comparable to: Wild SF Tours // Bombing Science // LA Art Tours // Graffiti Mundo
By combining appreciation of current artists work throughout the city and contributing their own, participants gain a unique and valuable connection with their neighborhood.
Ages: 13-99
Visitors walk down the main corridor of the fair, exploring educational and store booths.
MB Creative Connections Fair
EVT.1 | event
Come together with your community to celebrate innovation, and experience the exciting world of art and science.
An annual fair hosted in city centers across the country allows families to gather for a weekend of learning, sharing, and creating. Artists, Scientists and more gather to give workshops, and learn from one another.
The MB Creative Connections Fair reinforces our mission of collaborative learning through play by bringing together a community of experts and enthusiasts for a fun filled event to share and learn new innovations in science and art fields.
Comparable to: Makers Faire // USA Science & Engineering Festival // STEM Expo // Kinetic Sculpture Race
Unique from other similar community fairs, the Milton Bradley Creative Connections Fair focuses equally on science and art and the connections between both.
Ages: 2-99
A family enjoys time together at breakfast before playing their new game from the Cheerios
MB Cheerios Box Activities
CBO.2 | co-branding opportunity
Compete with friends across the globe in artistic and engineering feats brought to you on the back of your morning Cheerios box.
Instructions for an activity, art project, or science experiment will be posted on the back of the box with necessary tools created from the box. Families will post their completed projects on social media to compete in that week’s game with others all over the world.
Cereal Box Activities partnership reinforces our mission to provide collaborative learning and promote experimentation by bringing people together across the globe through unique creative activities that will spark innovation.
Comparable to: Nintendo Labo // Kellogg’s Family Rewards
While Cheerios, as well as other cereal companies such as Kellog’s, often provide entertainment incorporated into their boxes, Milton Bradley will bring real learning opportunities to this venue.
Ages: 4-99
