Maker space ideas

What is the difference between a makerspace and a meaningful makerspace? A meaningful makerspace goes beyond giving students Legos and telling them to build. The following are the 6 essential elements of a meaningful makerspace. #makerspace #meaningfulmakerspace

28 engaging hands-on STEM activities that use recylced and craft materials for a home, library, or classroom makerspace

Librarian Chad Lehman shares what to buy to equip an amazing maker space. He also talks about the challenges and opportunities of having a maker space.

Come learn how to create a STEM Makerspace in your classroom! I have some tips and ideas for how you can have a functional and organized room for your elementary students. You will also learn what kind of activities, challenges, and projects your students can make. These simple hacks will make life easy throughout the year.

STEM activities and projects can be a fun and engaging way for kids to learn and create. Having the materials you need for a variety of projects and STEM

Create a Maker Space for Kids: A personal maker space is just an area that facilitates creating. In my experience working with kids since 2011, this requires 5 things: Enough space The right tools The right materials Organization Inspiration Every kid and every home h…

Encourage your school's budding scientists with a makerspace. Get the basics for doing an awesome makerspace at your school!

Create a Maker Space for Kids: A personal maker space is just an area that facilitates creating. In my experience working with kids since 2011, this requires 5 things: Enough space The right tools The right materials Organization Inspiration Every kid and every home h…

After receiving criticism that my space was not a "real makerspace", I decided to draft my own definition & take a look at how research defines makerspaces.

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Incorporating a makerspace into your learning environment does not necessarily mean you need a large budget. Two educators explain the why and how.

This blog post has tips, ideas, resources and inspiration to help you set up and organise your classroom maker space, box construction, collage area or creation station. See how to design an engaging maker space for your elementary classroom. Your early years learning environment will benefit from a well designed and organised creative space.

"Hello, I am a Maker Cart. What would you like to make today?" written on a library book cart. Mrs. J in the Library's note: AMAZING use of bins, paper holders, and dividers on top! Wish I could find the source image

Makerspaces are collaborative spaces where students can learn through creation and innovation. #makerspaces #education

6 Myths About Makerspaces: There are many misconceptions about what a makerspace is and what is required to set up and run a successful space. Unfortunately many of these misconceptions create unnecessary barriers for teachers looking to set up a makerspace. The following are 6 myths that hold teachers back from setting up a makerspace or using their makerspace to its full potential. #makerspaces #makerspace

How to turn your playroom into a maker space at home. Fun STEM activities will be done in this great playroom remodel.

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When it comes to setting up your STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) center, picking the perfect spot can make or break it. If you want to do it right, you need to be sure to have plenty of space for students to work AND enough room to store all of your supplies! So, to help you start brainstorming the perfect set-up for YOUR unique classroom, I've gathered some of my favorite STEM works spaces and some inspiring storage ideas too. #stemcenters #makerspace #classroomdecor