Learning Rocks! Education Expo
Presented School Solutions Network
Saturday, November 4th • 9 am - 2pm
Lausche Building @ Ohio Expo Center
FREE ADMISSION - PARKING $5
KidsLinked's Learning Rocks! Education Expo. Explore education options, enjoy fun & brainy competitions, book fair, family workshops, local resources and much more!
School of the Year
presented by BMI Federal Credit Union
We know
there is some serious school spirit out there! We want to recognize the
School of the Year with some great prizes and recognition. Nominate
your Central Ohio area school (daycare, preschool, elementary, or middle
school). Voting starts October 17th!
Teacher of the Year
presented by Brain Balance
Great teachers inspire students. They make learning fun! We would like to recognize those teachers impacting Central Ohio students lives. Nominate your teacher today. Voting starts October 17th!
Competitions
Math Mania Game Show Challenge
presented by STEM-U
1st through 12th grades will compete by grade to answer challenging math questions in a “Game Show” format. The winner for each grade will be crowned the Mathelete!
Chess Tournament
presented by The Columbus Chess Academy
Players will compete in Takeaway, Bughouse & Blitz tournaments. $10 to enter.
Candy Land Tournament
Candy Land, the fun game for all the ages is coming to Learning Rocks! Players of all ages will get the chance to play this game and have the opportunity to be crowned the Candy Land champion!
Minecraft Tournament
Players from Kindergarten to 8th grade can compete in age groups challenging their mind and building skills in this Minecraft tournament.
Paper Airplane Challenge
presented by Engineering for Kids
For this contest, students will be tasked with designing and building an aerodynamic paper airplane using paper provided at the event. Airplanes will be judged on distance traveled.
Archery Competition
presented by Velocity Archery Range
A
competition for all ages, try your hand at shooting a target or
balloons. Instructors will be on hand to give you pointers and cheer
you on. All entries are $3!
Kids Drawing Contest
presented by Quantum 51
Come out and learn to draw from Quantum 51, then put those skills to the test in our
Drawing Competition. Prizes include trophies and medals.
Activities
Bookfair presented by Usborne Books
Usborne Books will be there with their latest inventory of books for all ages from pre-reading to pre-teen.
VIDEO GAME ADVENTURES
Mr. Game Room mobile video games will be there to provide all kids with video game fun and adventures!
Schedule of Events
RDP Media Main StageFun & Brainy Competitions
- Archery Tournaments with Velocity Archery: 9AM- 2PM
- Candy Land Board Game Contest with Kidslinked.com: 1-2PM
- Drawing Contest with Quantum 51: 10:30AM-12:30PM
- Math Mania Game Show Challenge with STEM U: 10AM-12PM
- Minecraft Tournament with Mr. Game Room: 111AM-1PM
- 11AM - K-3rd Grades
- 12PM - 4th-8th Grades
- Paper Airplane Contests with Engineering with Kids: 9AM-2PM
9-9:30AM: Takeaway Chess Tournament
10AM-12PM: Bughouse Tournament
12-12:30PM: Lunch Break
12:30-2PM: Blitz Tournament
Thurber House Schedule of Events
Authors selling & signing books at the Thurber House booth
9-11AM: Cindy Thomson (http://cindyswriting.com)
11AM-12PM: Andra Gillum (http://www.amazon.com/Doggy-Drama-Andra-Gillum/dp/1631771493)
12-1PM: Benny Zelkowicz (http://camandbenny.com)
1-2PM: Frank McGarvey (http://www.amazon.com/Favorite-Stories-Jim-Flanagan/dp/1633370380)
Writing Activities for the student and families alongside the authors
Other Activities (9AM-2PM) @ Learning Rocks!
- Straw Rockets with Engineering with Kids
- The Science of FUN Zone with Ohio Party Bull
- Human Gyroscope
- Zip Zap Game
- Wax Hands
- Trampoline jumping with Recreations Outlet
- Free Face Painter & Balloon Artist
- Free Craft Zone with Hoys Toys
- Concessions and ATM available
Sponsors
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