We had the honor of spending the day with an amazing group of young designers who live in the Stamford, CT area. The second annual STEMFEST was a huge hit. Over 2,000 kids came to the event and we're pretty sure every single one stopped by our table to help us create the ultimate Global Village.
Here are some highlights from the day.
![5 year old using 3Dux connectors and recycled cardboard for play based learning STEAM education](http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2284/7705/files/12_grande.jpg?v=1538397482)
The row house, smaller footprint and space efficient.
![5 year old boy using 3Dux connectors and recycled cardboard for fine motor STEAM education](http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2284/7705/files/13_grande.jpg?v=1538397492)
The school bus with sunroof.
![8 year old girl using 3Dux connectors and recycled cardboard for creative STEAM education](http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2284/7705/files/16_grande.jpg?v=1538397499)
This young lady wanted a round roof.
![siblings using 3Dux connectors and recycled cardboard for collaboration and team building exercise](http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2284/7705/files/8_grande.jpg?v=1538397454)
These young ladies came over after their beautiful performance. We love seeing kids (especially sisters) working so well together.
![5 year old using 3Dux connectors and recycled cardboard for play based learninengineering STEAM education](http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2284/7705/files/4_grande.jpg?v=1538397438)
This young man was working hard to make sure his building had adequate "structural integrity".
![5 year old using 3Dux connectors and recycled cardboard for creative play role playing activity](http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2284/7705/files/Untitled-1_2aa60df7-2a9f-45cd-b87a-d270045307d2_grande.jpg?v=1538397528)
This boy worked on his creature for well over 30 minutes. He was initially dismayed when we said that we didn't have ovals. But he quite brilliantly noticed that two bird bodies actually DO indeed make an oval. This kid's definitely a geometry whiz!
![5 year old using 3Dux connectors and recycled cardboard for play based learning STEAM education](http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2284/7705/files/10_grande.jpg?v=1538397473)
And this young lady was so proud of her design that she posed for the photo shoot!
![4 year old preschooler using 3Dux connectors and recycled cardboard to learn geometry](http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2284/7705/files/7_grande.jpg?v=1538397447)
After a pipe cleaner activity at another table, this little cutie decided to mix materials to create house. Future materials engineer, make room for her MIT, she's headed your way.
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