Interested in learning how to start, schedule, and manage an elementary Makerspace?! Check out these supply suggestions, organization tips, and more.
Making things with electronics is tough, but if you're just starting out, littleBits are an easy way to start experimenting with all kinds of projects
There is nothing quite like kicking off Makerspace time or a STEM challenge with a captivating read aloud to encourage our students to make meaningful connections with text and inspire them to play, explore, invent, and create. I'm always on the lookout for new titles to add to our Makerspace library! Here are the common themes and characteristics to watch for as you're browsing Online or your local bookstore
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Valuable Lessons from my First Makerspace | AASL Knowledge Quest
In my article for AASL Knowledge Quest, I reflect on my school's first makerspace year, including what went well and what we could improve.
Are you trying to start a makerspace in your library, but have very little money? Here are five ways to get you started and get your students creating!
Need makerspace supplies? Host a Community Supply Drive!
Interactive Makey Makey Animals: This project is easy to get kids into learning about the basics of electricity and circuits all while using the wonderfully easy Makey Makey
Many of my posts have focused on our school Makerspace and the Makerspace Club. While I've already shared some of my favorite activitie...
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***This post contains affiliate links for Walmart, Target, hand2mind, and Creative QT. By purchasing an item on these using these links, I will receive a small commission on your purchase.*** I am SO excited to share my new classroom space and Makerspace with you! I’ve recently moved classrooms after being in the same room for...
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Years ago, as a brand new librarian, I attended a librarian round table discussion. Each librarian was asked to share something that they had found success with in their own library. A very experienced librarian, who retired that very year, shared that she had her students earn library licenses. I fell in LOVE with the […]
Welcome to my Makerspace journey! Discover how Makerspaces transform classrooms and inspire creativity and innovation.
So you are interested in setting up a makerspace?! Congratulations on taking the first step by doing some research. If a makerspace is properly set up and introduced, it can be a great tool for igniting student imagination and curiosity as well as building classroom community. Unfortunately, if the makerspace has not been set up with the students in mind, it will not be the student-centered and student-driven space it needs to be.
Interested in setting up a makerspace?! Congratulations on taking the first step by doing some research. If a makerspace is properly set up and introduced, it can be a great tool for igniting student imagination and curiosity as well as building classroom community. The following are fou
When I became a librarian, I never knew that one day I would become the creator of stop motion animation. But lo and behold, here we are and I spend a lot of time with my teens teaching them how to do stop motion animation. I have the basics down, and the rest we figure […]
Do you use the design process with your students? We use it in our makerspace and for science and social studies projects. Come learn how!
Are you looking to start a makerspace at your school? I've gathered all my best tips and ideas in one place for you. Let's get making!
