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STEAM-2-Go™ · By Makeba Designs

Where Creativity Meets Innovation: Screen-Free STEAM Kits Built for the Next Generation of Trailblazers.

Hands-on, portable discovery stations designed with representation at the forefront. We combine Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math to inspire curiosity, creativity, and confidence in every child.

Trusted by K–8 Classrooms · Title I Districts · Libraries & Families Nationwide
100% Screen-Free
NGSS & CCSS Aligned
Federal Grant Funding Eligible
The Makeba Difference

Full STEAM Ahead: Why Art & Representation Change Everything.

Art Unlocks Innovation.

We don't just teach formulas; we teach creative problem-solving. By integrating Art into STEM, students translate technical concepts into tangible 3D designs, blueprints, and kinetic artwork they can hold, share, and be proud of.

Representation Front & Center.

Children cannot be what they cannot see. Every kit highlights pioneer Black, Indigenous, Latinx, and women trailblazers - from botanist Dr. Wangari Maathai to acoustic pioneer Dr. James E. West - so every child sees themselves as an innovator.

100% Screen-Free & Portable.

Durable, high-quality, self-contained kits designed to be used anywhere - at home, in classrooms, in libraries, or during after-school programs. Open the box, and the discovery begins.

Featured Lineup

STEAM-2-Go™ Discovery Kits.

Four self-contained kits, each pairing a real scientific discipline with a Black, Indigenous, Latinx, or women trailblazer children rarely meet in a textbook.

Ecology

Earth Day Native Tree & Forest Canopy

“Plant the seeds of environmental leadership.”

Explore soil chemistry, germinate native seeds, build an elevation clinometer, and create technical botanical sketches worthy of a field journal.

Trailblazer · Dr. Wangari Maathai & George Washington Carver
Explore kit
Acoustics

Rhythms & Resonance

“Discover the physics of sound through custom music.”

Investigate sound frequencies, assemble a wooden resonator box, and construct a functional 5-key kalimba tuned by the young engineer building it.

Trailblazer · Dr. James E. West
Explore kit
Engineering

Urban Architects & Structural Bridges

“Design the cities of tomorrow.”

Master load capacity, draft scale blueprints, and construct truss and suspension bridges from wood dowels and cardstock - then stress-test them.

Trailblazer · Norma Sklarek
Explore kit
Renewable

Solar Trackers & Kinetic Sculptures

“Harvest light to create motion.”

Wire low-voltage solar cells, build a gear-driven sun-tracking mechanism, and craft light-refracting whirligigs that spin from pure sunlight.

Trailblazer · Lonnie Johnson
Explore kit
In the wild

From our workshop to classrooms nationwide.

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MLK Jr. Elementary
MLK Jr. Elementary
What's inside
What's inside
Kit assembly day
Kit assembly day
For Parents & Caregivers

Give your child the confidence to say: “I am an innovator.”

Looking for screen-free enrichment that keeps your child engaged while building real-world scientific skills? Our kits bring hands-on learning directly to your kitchen table.

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For Educators, Districts & Organizations

Bring turnkey STEAM enrichment to your classrooms & programs.

Fully aligned with Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and eligible for Title I, Title IV, ESSER, and 21st CCLC federal funding. We offer volume discounts, teacher guides, and custom rollout support.

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Makeba Designs - Inspiring Curiosity, Confidence, and Representation in STEAM.