Ever wish you created the best thing since sliced bread? Well, a few kids from around the country got innovative and created what we think are the most "brilliantly ridiculous inventions" of the year!
As part of a contest through Scholastic Reading Club, we asked kids to think of an invention that would make the world a happier, better place. Kids drew pictures of their inventions and we were truly amazed by their creativity.
Congratulations to the winning entries (in no particular order):
1-The Electricity Saving Turn Style by Benjamin from Colorado: “Is your energy bill going up because you forget to turn off your lights. Here is a solution that will help with that!"
2-The Electric Spoon Device by Brianna from Texas: “When you have a hot soup, do you eat it, and then it burns your tongue? Well, not anymore!"
3-The C.O.C.O. By Christine from Pennsylvania: “Are you tired of organizing closets and taking 3 whole minutes to hang up clothes, just to see them fall down again? Do not fear, the Coast Outfit Closet Organizer (COCO) is here!
4-The Bad Breath Blow Back by Ekolu from Hawaii: “Have you ever been stuck talking to someone with bad breath? Well no more with the Bad Breath Blow Back. It will change your way of living."
5-The Swiss Artist by Ellie from Michigan: “I give you the Swiss Artist! That’s right, everything an ARTIST needs to survive! The Swiss Artist has everything crafty from paint, scissors, brushes, pens, and crayons! Never walk without your creativity ever again!"
6-The Sunbrella by Emma from Pennsylvania: “If you’re walking down the street on a cold gloomy day then it starts to rain just take out the Sunbrella, open it and turn on the heat lamp inside. Now you're dry and warm!"
7-The INSTASMILE by Gianessa from New Jersey: “Some days you may not feel so happy…Instasmile is a solution for when you’re feeling down."
8-The Glove Phone by Juana from Illinois: “You can call somebody or somebody can call you. If you don’t want to use it and you just want to use your phone you press the DON’T USE button.”
9-The Leg-o Heel by Maxwell from Massachusetts: “How tall is your dance partner? With the Leg-o Heel, you can build up to the right height!"
10-The Helium Backpack by Richard from California: “Helium backpack lightens the weight of your stuff. A boon for students with plenty of homework."
To get you kid involved in some fun contests, visit Scholastic Reading Club contests at www.scholastic.com/clubcontests (@ScholasticClub, Facebook.com/ScholasticReadingClub)
