Heard of design thinking for kids? That's right - kids as young as 10 years old are learning coding, researching, brainstorming and even pitching in primary schools!

Get ready to meet Team GummyCare, the young innovators on a mission to advocate for healthy eating! 🥕🥦 How did they come up with their awesome idea and will they take over our jobs? 😱

Let’s get inspired by the next generation of big thinkers!

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Our guests are Mrs. Tan Qili (Teacher), and Team GummyCare consists of Amelia, Karyn, Luke, Ying Xuan and Rui Jie from Ai Tong Primary School. 

This episode is in support of the People of Design Campaign by DesignSingapore Council. 

Image courtesy of the DesignSingapore Council.

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Timestamp:

(00:00 ) Welcome Team GummyCare!

(06:25 ) How Ai Tong Pri. Sch. brings design thinking to kids

(13:00 ) How did Team GummyCare came out with their great idea?

(16:54 ) Ingenious ways to quickly validate their ideas

(18:54 ) Final showcase, prototype & meeting the minister!

(29:05 ) How Ai Tong Pri. Sch. students are encouraged to "design-think"

(33:50 ) Students' learnings, memorable stories, and teacher's takeaway

(36:40 ) Students very realistic dream when they grow up

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