Kid Inventor's Day
Kid Inventor's Day is a day to celebrate and recognize the achievements of young inventors and to encourage more children to explore their curiosity and problem-solve through invention. The day was created by individuals who wanted to celebrate the contributions of young inventors and to inspire more children to think critically and creatively.
The day is celebrated on January 17th, the anniversary of Benjamin Franklin's birthday, who was a renowned polymath, politician and child inventor, who at the age of 12, he invented the world's first swim flippers. Benjamin Franklin serves as a role model for all children who dream of making something that nobody has ever seen before.
Throughout history, many children have invented things that we continue to use today, such as popsicles, the trampoline and ear muffs. One of the most impressive inventions by a child is Braille, the language of the blind, which was invented by Louis Braille. He lost his vision at the age of 3 and developed this language while studying at the National Institute for Blind Youth in Paris.
Recent inventions by children include Ryan Patterson, an American teenager who improved the lives of the disabled when he invented a glove with special sensors that translates the hand motions of American Sign Language into written words on a digital display.
Kid Inventor's Day is an opportunity to celebrate the creativity and ingenuity of young inventors and to encourage more children to explore their curiosity and problem-solve through invention. It serves as a reminder that invention and innovation can come from anyone, regardless of age, race, or gender and that it is accessible to everyone.