Facilitator – Exploring Makey Makey as a STEM Tool
Mr. Mrunal Shah | Founder, Sunday Bricks
Mr. Mrunal Shah is the Founder of Sunday Bricks and a passionate advocate for learning through play, with over 14 years of professional experience in the language translation industry. In 2018, he founded Sunday Bricks, India’s first structured LEGO-based program, which now engages over 12,000 families across the country through innovative workshops for children, parents, educators, and organizations.
A certified ASTRA Play Expert, Mrunal is also a LEAD Six Bricks & Play Box Facilitator - a global training initiative supported by the LEGO Foundation. He actively uses the LEGO® Serious Play® methodology to conduct meaningful, team-building sessions for adults.
Beyond LEGO, Mrunal specializes in introducing educators and learners to a wide range of STEM and construction tools, including Makey Makey, 3D Pens, Magna Tiles, and Strawbees. His sessions focus on integrating creativity, collaboration, and hands-on exploration into everyday learning.
He serves as a core committee member of the International Play Association – India Chapter and is a Play Ambassador for The Genius of Play, an initiative by the Toy Association, New York. Additionally, he is a certified Play for Peace facilitator, promoting personal growth and community building through play-based experiences for young adults.
Mrunal’s work embodies the philosophy that play is not a break from learning - it is learning
All Sessions by Mr Mrunal Shah
Exploring Makey Makey as a STEM Tool
Key Takeaways - Understand how Makey Makey transforms everyday objects into touchpads and input devices, simulating a computer’s keyboard and mouse. - Explore creative ways to integrate Makey Makey into Grade 2 to Grade 7 classrooms. - Discover how this hands-on tool can spark curiosity and fuel student-led inquiry. - Learn simple, engaging STEM activities that combine electronics, and design thinking. - Take away ideas to promote collaboration, problem-solving, and innovation through interactive learning.
