LIBRARY CENTERS / MAKER SPACE Set 4: MAKER This set of library centers includes center posters / signs and student direction signs for the following makerspace / Maker Space centers: Create a Card* (also sold separately), Illustrator's Studio, Creation Station, Makey Takey. Need creative centers that can last all year and have high interest for students? The centers in this set will help students practice creative thinking and design skills. This center set includes a total of 8 full color center signs for the following centers plus 4 printable idea pages for students to use in the Create a Card Center. Create a Card* (also sold separately)- just add blank paper, crayons and pencils. Print out the 4 pages of greeting ideas and place in center for students to use for inspiration. Creation Staton - add any art supplies, scrap paper, etc that you will allow your students to use to create their own designs Makey Takey - Add how to craft books or printables you find with direcitons on how to make a simple craft. Change out the craft by season, unit or month. ** This set only includes the center signs, not craft activities Illustrator's Studio- Add art supplies and blank paper for students to draw their own illustrations for their stories or to create stories with pictures. Bundle and SAVE! If you like this resource, consider the BIG Library Center Bundle in my store that includes this product along with 4 other sets for a total of 24 centers.
An inspiring inside peek into the Kaechele Library Maker Space, part of the TinkerSpace series that looks at art studios and maker spaces.
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I created this maker space in my classroom almost two years ago. I am soooooo glad I did. We use it for really cool STEAM projects. It makes it so easy to do one anytime I want. It is always there, stocked and ready to go. I originally envisioned this as an independent activity in my classroom. But, the reality of the mess isn't always possible during a busy kindergarten day. So, I use it more often as an adult supported activity. The kids are still working independently, but an adult is there to remind kiddos to keep it tidy. That, and having a low heat hot glue gun makes creating so much easier. The adult uses the glue gun, but the students are the design directors. It works perfectly that way. So, yes, you will need an aide or parent volunteer to do this with kinder kids. In an older grade level, this would be easier to manage as an independent center or station. Here is how I set it up. Maker Spaces are as individual as the makers who make them. So, when you set yours up, get some inspiration and then do what works for YOU using your available resources. I have three big drawers for the kids to pull materials from... above is cardboard. Below is plastic and paper. It is actually easy to fill the space when you get in the habit of saving cool recyclables and scraps from other projects in your classroom. You can also ask families in your class to donate materials. I use a fourth drawer for storage. I change up the materials in the little bins, so it's nice to have a place to save things like corks hardware, twigs, etc. I like to provide special materials that will aide in making each project. Here are just a few of my bins up close... OK, let's move on to some great projects... Making bridges is usually one of my first projects of the year. We do it as a part of my Fairy tales/ Folk tales unit. I use a comprehension assessment for The Three Billy Goats Gruff , so we spend some time to go in depth with that story. Creating a bridge makes a great extension activity. Here are few more kindergarten kid designs. And of course we had to get out the plastic goats to test them. Don't you love the "No Crossing" sign? Written in Kinder writing of course! At the end of that unit, we also make boats for the gingerbread man to create a safe way for him to cross the river. Here are a couple of those... The tests on the boats are fun, but you have to prepare your kids for disappointment. I read Rosie Revere, Engineer to my class this year when we tested our boats. It was the perfect prime for accepting failure as part of the designing, learning, re-designing process. We use the little Pepperidge Farm gingerbread cookies in each boat for the test. So, of course I give a cookie to each of my little makers too! That book cover is an Amazon affiliate link for your convenience. You can grab it by clicking on the image. It's a must have if you are doing STEM projects in your classroom. For the boat tests, I use a large plastic storage container that I fill with water. We sit in a circle around it and each child gets to put a cookie in their boat and float it (or not) across the water. It's also a great idea to give your kids time to look at each design and talk to each other about how it was made. It's a little makers' convention. It only takes about 30 minutes. I think it is time well spent. Here is a precious video of one or our boat tests: Here are some adorable kid made leprechaun traps. This is the original STEM project. I have been doing leprechaun traps in my classroom for years. I like to have the kids make them in the classroom better than doing it as an at home project. The one year I had kids do them at home, I could tell that parents helped too much! You can tell these were made by little learners... It was great to hear my sweet students explain how each trap was going to work. We usually leave them out around the classroom on March 16th. I put some Rolo candies inside each one. (They are chocolate caramels wrapped in gold foil). I also sprinkle a little gold glitter around. It's lots of fun when students come into the classroom on the 17th and find the GOLD! Things can get pretty messy when the kids are working at the Maker Space. Here is the table during leprechaun trap production. There is a place for everything and we put everything in it's place when its time to clean up. The kids love using the space, so they are usually very willing to help clean up. We have little recycle and trash bins in the space so it is easy to put scraps where they belong. We also made bird feeders last year as a spring project. We had been learning about the season of spring and animals that lay eggs, It was a great extension for our unit. Plus, we have windows in our classroom where we can see so many birds outside. Those little tubs have bird seed and Cheerios cereal. You can also see the big jar of peanut butter. We spread the PB on to the cardboard pieces and then dipped them in the seed. I love this little engineer's design. Those are just a few ideas for your little makers. You don't have to have a Maker Space in your classroom to do these projects, it just makes it easier for me. If you haven't already, I hope you will try some STEAM projects with your kindergarten class. Thanks so much for stopping by. Happy teaching!
Hop Scotch Coding® is perfect for the Hour of Code and introducing Coding to your students! Hop Scotch Coding provides a simple, interactive introduction to unplugged, block-style coding that is perfect for Kindergarten through third graders as they learn the basics of programming. After completing activities such as these, they can apply similar block coding strategies to coding websites and apps for kids and eventually to more advanced languages of coding. In groups of 3-4, students will build a sequence of code on the floor together. Each student will then take turns walking through the sequence of code and following the instructions all the way from START to STOP. A sequencing arrow means to advance forward and a movement card signals an action that the student must do. A looping mat can be placed behind a movement mat for students to repeat the action a given number of times. Includes the following: p. 3-4: Teacher Instructions p. 5: Coding Apps and Websites Poster p. 6: What is Coding? Poster p. 7: Flow Control Structures Poster p. 8: START mat p. 9: STOP mat p. 10: Sequencing Arrow mat p. 11-13: Looping mats p. 14-25: Movement (Conditions) mats p. 26: Credits ***Also includes PAPERLESS Google Slides Hop Scotch coding! Students can build and act out their own their own codes in either a slideshow format or a board format!
LIBRARY CENTERS / MAKER SPACE Set 4: MAKER This set of library centers includes center posters / signs and student direction signs for the following makerspace / Maker Space centers: Create a Card* (also sold separately), Illustrator's Studio, Creation Station, Makey Takey. Need creative centers that can last all year and have high interest for students? The centers in this set will help students practice creative thinking and design skills. This center set includes a total of 8 full color center signs for the following centers plus 4 printable idea pages for students to use in the Create a Card Center. Create a Card* (also sold separately)- just add blank paper, crayons and pencils. Print out the 4 pages of greeting ideas and place in center for students to use for inspiration. Creation Staton - add any art supplies, scrap paper, etc that you will allow your students to use to create their own designs Makey Takey - Add how to craft books or printables you find with direcitons on how to make a simple craft. Change out the craft by season, unit or month. ** This set only includes the center signs, not craft activities Illustrator's Studio- Add art supplies and blank paper for students to draw their own illustrations for their stories or to create stories with pictures. Bundle and SAVE! If you like this resource, consider the BIG Library Center Bundle in my store that includes this product along with 4 other sets for a total of 24 centers.
LIBRARY CENTERS / MAKER SPACE Set 4: MAKER This set of library centers includes center posters / signs and student direction signs for the following makerspace / Maker Space centers: Create a Card* (also sold separately), Illustrator's Studio, Creation Station, Makey Takey. Need creative centers that can last all year and have high interest for students? The centers in this set will help students practice creative thinking and design skills. This center set includes a total of 8 full color center signs for the following centers plus 4 printable idea pages for students to use in the Create a Card Center. Create a Card* (also sold separately)- just add blank paper, crayons and pencils. Print out the 4 pages of greeting ideas and place in center for students to use for inspiration. Creation Staton - add any art supplies, scrap paper, etc that you will allow your students to use to create their own designs Makey Takey - Add how to craft books or printables you find with direcitons on how to make a simple craft. Change out the craft by season, unit or month. ** This set only includes the center signs, not craft activities Illustrator's Studio- Add art supplies and blank paper for students to draw their own illustrations for their stories or to create stories with pictures. Bundle and SAVE! If you like this resource, consider the BIG Library Center Bundle in my store that includes this product along with 4 other sets for a total of 24 centers.
I created this maker space in my classroom almost two years ago. I am soooooo glad I did. We use it for really cool STEAM projects. It makes it so easy to do one anytime I want. It is always there, stocked and ready to go. I originally envisioned this as an independent activity in my classroom. But, the reality of the mess isn't always possible during a busy kindergarten day. So, I use it more often as an adult supported activity. The kids are still working independently, but an adult is there to remind kiddos to keep it tidy. That, and having a low heat hot glue gun makes creating so much easier. The adult uses the glue gun, but the students are the design directors. It works perfectly that way. So, yes, you will need an aide or parent volunteer to do this with kinder kids. In an older grade level, this would be easier to manage as an independent center or station. Here is how I set it up. Maker Spaces are as individual as the makers who make them. So, when you set yours up, get some inspiration and then do what works for YOU using your available resources. I have three big drawers for the kids to pull materials from... above is cardboard. Below is plastic and paper. It is actually easy to fill the space when you get in the habit of saving cool recyclables and scraps from other projects in your classroom. You can also ask families in your class to donate materials. I use a fourth drawer for storage. I change up the materials in the little bins, so it's nice to have a place to save things like corks hardware, twigs, etc. I like to provide special materials that will aide in making each project. Here are just a few of my bins up close... OK, let's move on to some great projects... Making bridges is usually one of my first projects of the year. We do it as a part of my Fairy tales/ Folk tales unit. I use a comprehension assessment for The Three Billy Goats Gruff , so we spend some time to go in depth with that story. Creating a bridge makes a great extension activity. Here are few more kindergarten kid designs. And of course we had to get out the plastic goats to test them. Don't you love the "No Crossing" sign? Written in Kinder writing of course! At the end of that unit, we also make boats for the gingerbread man to create a safe way for him to cross the river. Here are a couple of those... The tests on the boats are fun, but you have to prepare your kids for disappointment. I read Rosie Revere, Engineer to my class this year when we tested our boats. It was the perfect prime for accepting failure as part of the designing, learning, re-designing process. We use the little Pepperidge Farm gingerbread cookies in each boat for the test. So, of course I give a cookie to each of my little makers too! That book cover is an Amazon affiliate link for your convenience. You can grab it by clicking on the image. It's a must have if you are doing STEM projects in your classroom. For the boat tests, I use a large plastic storage container that I fill with water. We sit in a circle around it and each child gets to put a cookie in their boat and float it (or not) across the water. It's also a great idea to give your kids time to look at each design and talk to each other about how it was made. It's a little makers' convention. It only takes about 30 minutes. I think it is time well spent. Here is a precious video of one or our boat tests: Here are some adorable kid made leprechaun traps. This is the original STEM project. I have been doing leprechaun traps in my classroom for years. I like to have the kids make them in the classroom better than doing it as an at home project. The one year I had kids do them at home, I could tell that parents helped too much! You can tell these were made by little learners... It was great to hear my sweet students explain how each trap was going to work. We usually leave them out around the classroom on March 16th. I put some Rolo candies inside each one. (They are chocolate caramels wrapped in gold foil). I also sprinkle a little gold glitter around. It's lots of fun when students come into the classroom on the 17th and find the GOLD! Things can get pretty messy when the kids are working at the Maker Space. Here is the table during leprechaun trap production. There is a place for everything and we put everything in it's place when its time to clean up. The kids love using the space, so they are usually very willing to help clean up. We have little recycle and trash bins in the space so it is easy to put scraps where they belong. We also made bird feeders last year as a spring project. We had been learning about the season of spring and animals that lay eggs, It was a great extension for our unit. Plus, we have windows in our classroom where we can see so many birds outside. Those little tubs have bird seed and Cheerios cereal. You can also see the big jar of peanut butter. We spread the PB on to the cardboard pieces and then dipped them in the seed. I love this little engineer's design. Those are just a few ideas for your little makers. You don't have to have a Maker Space in your classroom to do these projects, it just makes it easier for me. If you haven't already, I hope you will try some STEAM projects with your kindergarten class. Thanks so much for stopping by. Happy teaching!
LIBRARY CENTERS / MAKER SPACE Set 4: MAKER This set of library centers includes center posters / signs and student direction signs for the following makerspace / Maker Space centers: Create a Card* (also sold separately), Illustrator's Studio, Creation Station, Makey Takey. Need creative centers that can last all year and have high interest for students? The centers in this set will help students practice creative thinking and design skills. This center set includes a total of 8 full color center signs for the following centers plus 4 printable idea pages for students to use in the Create a Card Center. Create a Card* (also sold separately)- just add blank paper, crayons and pencils. Print out the 4 pages of greeting ideas and place in center for students to use for inspiration. Creation Staton - add any art supplies, scrap paper, etc that you will allow your students to use to create their own designs Makey Takey - Add how to craft books or printables you find with direcitons on how to make a simple craft. Change out the craft by season, unit or month. ** This set only includes the center signs, not craft activities Illustrator's Studio- Add art supplies and blank paper for students to draw their own illustrations for their stories or to create stories with pictures. Bundle and SAVE! If you like this resource, consider the BIG Library Center Bundle in my store that includes this product along with 4 other sets for a total of 24 centers.
Recently I read an article discussing how libraries are converting to makerspaces. I found this wording dangerous because I love libraries and my library is not just a makerspace. My library is sti…
8 indoor activities that your kids will love. They are screen free and will encourage their creativity. These activities will keep your kids busy so you can work from home!
LIBRARY CENTERS / MAKER SPACE Set 4: MAKER This set of library centers includes center posters / signs and student direction signs for the following makerspace / Maker Space centers: Create a Card* (also sold separately), Illustrator's Studio, Creation Station, Makey Takey. Need creative centers that can last all year and have high interest for students? The centers in this set will help students practice creative thinking and design skills. This center set includes a total of 8 full color center signs for the following centers plus 4 printable idea pages for students to use in the Create a Card Center. Create a Card* (also sold separately)- just add blank paper, crayons and pencils. Print out the 4 pages of greeting ideas and place in center for students to use for inspiration. Creation Staton - add any art supplies, scrap paper, etc that you will allow your students to use to create their own designs Makey Takey - Add how to craft books or printables you find with direcitons on how to make a simple craft. Change out the craft by season, unit or month. ** This set only includes the center signs, not craft activities Illustrator's Studio- Add art supplies and blank paper for students to draw their own illustrations for their stories or to create stories with pictures. Bundle and SAVE! If you like this resource, consider the BIG Library Center Bundle in my store that includes this product along with 4 other sets for a total of 24 centers.
Maker Space Task Cards: Greek Myth. This is a great pack for teachers just starting out with hands-on STEM, STEAM or Maker Space. These task cards are perfect for a mobile makerspace or media center. Place the cards in a tub or a plastic bin with the materials and let students create! All of these task cards have a Greek Myth theme! You are purchasing 20 task cards that are simple enough that students can complete them independently, and they only require the most basic of materials. Don’t be fooled by the simple nature, though. These challenges are designed to make your students think critically and creatively! Included: *20 STEAM Challenges *4 editable task cards so you or your students can create your own tasks *detailed notes to teacher *picture examples of some tasks *simple rubric *student recording checklist *also included: task card set without materials (so you can choose your own!) Additional Materials Needed: paper, tape, clay, toothpicks, glue, aluminum foil, assortment of random materials from around the classroom (Q-tips, straws, lids, etc...) They make a great classroom center, maker tub, Fun Friday activity, and can even be sent home for family involvement. You may also like: You may also like: Maker Space Task Cards Volume 1 Maker Space Task Cards Volume 2
Fixed schedule in your elementary library? You can still offer makerspace learning activities with makerspace centers as part of a library centers program.
In a previous post, Makerspaces in Your Library, CMLE talked about the potential power of these creative cultures, emerging in libraries across the country. This week, staff reports on a local library’s makerspace programs and events. Under the direction of the Library Media Specialist, Maria Burnham, Sauk Rapids-Rice High School (SRRHS) students are given an added opportunity to … Continue reading Local High School Library Launches Makerspace Programming →
Maker Space Studio A Maker Space with a Simple Machines theme! Combine levers, wedges, incline planes, screws, wheel and axles, and pulleys in a maker space center for a wonderful learning experience in your classroom or library. Focus your maker space on a simple machine’s curriculum theme. Help your students dive deep into a concept with hands-on activities and exploration ideas while applying their creativity and problem-solving skills. Our ready-to-go packet is a no stress, easy way to help your students continue their investigation and review of simple machines. The Maker Space Studio includes 40 STEM activities, resource ideas, and student materials, as well as general STEM and maker space information. With three content areas you will have all you need for a great maker space! Setting Up · A Teacher Guide with Ideas, Helpful Hints and Tips · Materials List · Simple Machines Vocabulary · Posters and Pictures for Display · Journal Pages Activities · 24 Task Cards for Simple Machines · 3 Engineering Challenges · 11 “Book Links” for Picture Books with STEM Activities. · 2 Simple Machine Explorations General Information and Resources · Rubrics · Engineering Design Process Information · Job Cards · Inquiry Questions · Donation Letters Templates · Support Books and Suggested Additional Lessons Maker Space Studio and Simple Machines is part of new series on Get Caught Engineering. Each packet will focus on a central theme with activities, challenges, and explorations. Resources and set up ideas will be provided so the prep will be easy whether you are in a classroom, a library, an after-school program, or a home school. We have lots of ideas in the works for this series but would also love to hear from you if you have a wish list. Do you have a theme that you like us to develop? Send us an email with your request at [email protected] and we will consider it for a future theme. Want to be notified when we add more Maker Space Studio packets to our series? Be the first to know about our discounts, freebies, and new product launches. Look for the green star near the top of any page within our store and click it to become a follower. You will then receive customized email updates about this store. We have several STEM packets to support your Maker Space or Simple Machine Lessons including: Stem and Maker Space Notebook Pulleys and Mechanical Engineering Activity Levers and Catapults Wheel and Axle – Mr. Ferris and His Wheel We hope you Get Caught Engineering with maker spaces and simple machines!
I made this recording sheet for my 1st graders to use with our maker space / STEM center. Once they finish creating in the maker space, they can draw a picture of their design. They will write which materials were used, how many materials were used and what their design can do. ...
This Maker Space / STEM Lab STEAM Lab starter kit has everything you need to get a FabLab going in your classroom or library. Included are MakerSpace task cards, bin labels, parent letter, posters, and more! Young kids need STEAM Labs, too! It's time to get our students thinking, building, engineering and creating. A MakerSpace is the perfect way to do that. Please take a moment to look at the preview! Included in this download are: Weekly MakerSpace Journal (with picture cues for young students) Weekly MakerSpace Journal (blank space for open ended journal entry) Student Planning Page MakerSpace Posters MakerSpace Rules 36 MakerSpace Task Cards (simple wording with clipart) 36 MakerSpace Task Cards with a problem to solve Labels for material bins (Label with a picture cue included on each card) Parent letter for materials request Introducing Students to MakerSpace Ideas MakerSpace Journal Covers (Color and Black and White Options) Interest Inventory Journal Entry Page MakerSpace Self-Evaluation A photograph of materials for each letter of "M.A.K.E.R.S.P.A.C.E." Thank you for shopping with Classroom Base Camp! MakerSpace, Maker Space, Fab Lab, Fablab, engineering, building, creating, STEM, STEM Lab, projects, STEAM, beginning on the year, classroom management, math centers, science centers, task cards, STEAM
Ideas and tips on how to use STEM challenge task cards as a science center or station & how to create a maker space in the classroom. Helpful ways
Located just inside the entrance of the Main Library, this 9x13 space is always changing. Designed both for and with community, the Idea Box space exists
Over the last several years, I've done at lot of change up our library space at Stewart. Here's some of my tips to help you rethink your library.
Plan engaging library lessons for your K-2 classes by creating a routine, adding variety, including music and movement, and have fun!
Interested in learning how to start, schedule, and manage an elementary Makerspace?! Check out these supply suggestions, organization tips, and more.
In my AASL Knowledge Quest post, I take a look at how to transform your library space, even if you have a tight budget. There's lots of tips and advice.
An approach to defining and designing the right space for your school.
It's important to build a maker culture within your library when you start a makerspace. One great way to do this is to start Maker Mondays, where you have different maker activities available each week.
Whether you're just getting started or already have a thriving Maker program going, there will be makerspace resources here for you.
Overwhelmed by all the library makerspace choices? Looking for an easy-to-follow plan to get your maker space started quickly in your school library ? This planner and quick start guide is just what you need! I will guide you step by step to plan and set up your makerspace! This printable PDF product includes: How to use this product Building on a past success Think about your "why" Options for when and where List of Makerspace club ideas List of Makerspace supplies, from dollar store to high tech Instructions for setting up a makerspace on a table top Signs for 11 seasonal building challenges (in both color and ink-saving black and white) Signs for 8 reading-related building challenges (in both color and black and white) Link to editable building challenges on Google Slides (TM) Learner Expectations signs (in both color and black and white) This printer-friendly packet provides you with quick and easy ways to plan and implement a makerspace in your classroom or school library. I walk you through a step-by-step planning process (quick, but effective) to help you narrow down all the choices out there. Then I provide the signs and clear instructions so that you can get a maker space set up tomorrow. I've presented this process to librarians across the country to overwhelmingly positive feedback. I'm always looking for ways to make this product even more useful to you, so let me know in your feedback what worked for you and what you would like for me to add in a future revision! Here's what other happy customers have said about this helpful product: "My school really wants the library to be the front runner for offering Makerspace activities. Thank you for this amazing resource!" (Thank you, Buyer!) "Useful for organizing and starting your makerspace. It was really helpful." (Thank you, Amanda C.) "I've always felt overwhelmed with starting a Makerspace in my library. This makes the task seem less daunting!" (Thank you, Allison G.!) ****************************************************************************************** Don't forget that leaving feedback earns you points toward FREE TPT purchases. I love that feedback! ⭐LET'S STAY CONNECTED! I hope you’ll click the green star ★ beside my picture to follow me for updates and first dibs on the latest school library goodies from me! As always, please contact me with any questions! Thank you so much, Cari White
Over 70 Makerspace Challenges guaranteed to bring the MAKE back into your SPACES. Maker Maps are a creative way to bring purpose and meaning to your Makerspaces!! Maker Maps are a set of *EDITABLE* challenges that utilize the variety of materials and centers that your library or classroom has to off...
Use STEM engineering activities in elementary school as a fun, engaging, and meaningful way to tackle the Next Generation Science Standards.
Library centers have been in full swing for more than 1 1/2 years at DC Elementary, and with the new semester just a few days away, it's time to reveal a new approach to the centers. In the past, students participated in centers based on their table number. Centers rotated each cycle, and students often had choices related to books and reading, technology, word play, and story telling. (You can read about previous library centers posts HERE.) Now, however, centers will all be free choice, with nine options from which to choose rather than seven. Check out this Vine video that shows a quick overview: The nine choices relate to some of the same kinds of topics, but also included are centers that feature building and observation, along with some favorites like storytelling and technology. Stay tuned for updates to the poster and different centers available to students!
The Pipe Cleaner (aka "Fuzzy Sticks") Challenge is one of my favorite STEM activities to introduce students to STEM learning. This is a fun, inexpensive, and engaging challenge that can be tailored to different ages, settings, and time-frames. This challenge is also an excellent
Looking for a quick and simple activity for your students that encourages students to read what they love? Use this heart to help them seek out great books at Valentine's Day or any day of the year. This FREE heart shaped activity is just the thing to encourage students to think about things they lo...
Make these fun penny spinners with just a few simple supplies. This project could be an awesome STEM lesson on physics, too!
Librarian, Shannon Miller shared her tips for creating your first virtual makerspace. See her example and read all the tips.
Did you know that there are spiders that can totally immerse themselves in the pollen-covered center of a flower and there they will lay- just waiting for a flying insect to stop by to sip some nectar? And then, without much movement at all, the spider catches some dinner! Totally fascinating! And it's all about
In my AASL Knowledge Quest post, I take a look at how to transform your library space, even if you have a tight budget. There's lots of tips and advice.
This beautiful sign will create a stunning display where yours makers can make! Simply print and hang to inspire students that they can do anything if they put their mind to it!*This is a PDF file so you just print and cut! It comes with as pictured in the preview and also a pennant banner option!Fo...
