Our family business was shown on ABC Shark Tank on Feb. 6th 2010. That was the first big exposure for Qubits building toys. My Dad a former member of the USAF, and holding a degree in Architecture, created the toys to permit children to build with a toy that was different, able to create 3D engineered structures that are stronger, bigger and more flexible than simple old fashioned Brick Toys. Prior to going onto this TV show my Dad also created, grew, and sold a balloon company that reached $2 million in sales during its peak years. His first venture, The Incredible Balloon Machine Company allowed him to walk into the Shark Tank with a business track record. Qubits are based on designs drawn from nature. Triangulated pieces...

The first thing that struck me about Qubits was its’ many educational applications.  For example, the toy itself could help with the development of visual motor planning, organizational and processing skills.

The Stem Academy worked for three days to build the parts necessary to construct a huge tower! - The Stem Academy is located at Wadsworth Elementary School and the Tower was built in the cafeteria where the ceiling height is 20ft. - During Dr. Seuss Night we worked together during the night of the event so that we would be able to break the tower record made by Lincoln Logs. That measure was 12'-4". Well at 7:30 that night we called out our measurement and came up with 14'-1". The City Engineer for Palm Coast, FL was there to officiate. What a great moment caught on camera. The next day the kids and teacher of the year - Martin Evans,...

The line dividing what’s considered “boy toys” versus “girl toys” has been drawn even deeper in the sand than ever before.

Qubits-Delightful & Engaging Construction Toy for the Classroom  Growing up one of my favorite toys to get for my birthday was an Erector set. Every year I would look forward to my parents purchasing for me a new kit. I can remember opening the kit looking at all the various parts and imagining everything that I could build with it. For many students who have grown up in the age of digital electronics many of them did not have the first-hand experience of making things or creating things using blocks and toys that spark their imagination.One of the latest movements that we have seen in the schools is the concept of Maker Spaces. It is within these environments the teachers are able...