Kid Spark Education Programs

Kid Spark Education Programs includes the Pre-K - 1st Grade STEM & Literacy Program, the 2nd - 5th Grade STEM Program, the 6th - 8th Grade STEM Program, and the Kid Spark STEM Grants Initiative. The programs include products, curriculum, and professional development for educators, and the resources mentioned include STEM Labs with reusable engineering and robotics materials. The programs can be taught in a traditional classroom setting or in an after-school setting.

Programs

• Pre-K - 1st Grade STEM & Literacy Program — Pre-K through 1st grade
• 2nd - 5th Grade STEM Program — 2nd through 5th grade
• 6th - 8th Grade STEM Program — 6th through 8th grade
• Kid Spark STEM Grants Initiative — Pre-K through 5th grade

At a glance

• Ages: 4–13 years old

About the provider

Since 2009, Kid Spark has collaborated with educators and researchers from prestigious universities. Kid Spark focuses on creating STEM program solutions that make hands-on learning more accessible for Pre-K through 8th grade learners.

• Kid Spark STEM Grants Initiative — Six elementary schools in select Bridgestone communities will be selected to receive cost-free Kid Spark STEM and literacy programs during the 2026–2027 school year.

Programs are designed for formal or informal settings. They can be taught in a traditional classroom setting or in an after-school setting. Selected schools in the grants initiative receive implementation support.

What families say

“I really like the way the STEM Labs are organized. I think the curriculum is spot-on for older elementary kids. They love being able to make things move and having so many more components at their disposal. The design briefs have been engaging and challenging for them. We just started the Mechanisms and Movement unit and they LOVE being able to see their designs come to life with the Spark.” — Alicia Sandy, Bel Air Elementary

“In the past, our STEM fair was all boys, but now that we’re using Kid Spark, 3 of the best presenters at our STEM fair had girls on the team. In 4 of the 6 teams, it was girls who presented. I see the boys looking to the girls for the support—girls are really engaged. They are believing in themselves.” — Steve Stutz, Director of Catholic FIAT Schools, San Diego, CA

Last updated November 9, 2026.