Glow Sign — Make a Personalized LED Nameplate
The 16-session plan
Introduction to 3D Design
Get started with TinkerCAD and learn the basics of 3D modeling. Explore how to create simple shapes, move them around, and combine them. Practice making cubes, cylinders, and other basic forms that will be building blocks for your name sign.
3D Text Tools & Letter Design
Learn to use 3D text tools to create letters and words in TinkerCAD. Design your name or initials as 3D objects, experimenting with different font styles, sizes, and thicknesses to find the look you like best.
Font Styles & Customization
Explore different font styles and customize your letter designs with rounded edges, bold shapes, or decorative touches. Practice resizing and spacing your letters so they look balanced and professional as a name sign.
Frequently asked questions
Who is this project a great fit for?+
BlueRobins projects are designed for curious students in Grades 3-12 who want to build. No prior experience is needed — mentors start wherever your child is and grow the challenge as they grow.
What does a typical session look like?+
Your child meets 1-on-1 with their mentor every week over Google Meet. Programs run 16 sessions of 45 minutes each. Sessions are hands-on from minute one — building, designing, coding, writing, experimenting — with the mentor coaching live, asking great questions, and unlocking the next step.
What will my child build by the end?+
A finished project they're proud of and can show the world. Across 16 sessions, your child turns an ambitious idea into a working app, prototype, research write-up, portfolio, or published artifact. Every student finishes with a completion certificate signed by their mentor.
Why a free trial first?+
So your child can meet their mentor, get a feel for the project, and leave the call excited. The trial is a complimentary 1-on-1 free trial session — no credit card needed. After the trial, you decide if it's the right fit. Most families know within the first 15 minutes.