Makers space ideas

In this blog post from Modern Teaching Aids, we introduce the concept of Makerspace, outline the benefits and suggest ideas to set up a Makerspace in your school.

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.

These fun and flexible areas can help students develop creative and analytical thinking skills.

I have put together 50+ arts, crafts and activities to do with kids at home. Perfect for summer or even in the middle of a long winter. So many fun craft ideas for kids. I have been slowly putting together a list of arts, crafts and activities to do with kids at home. Some of these could totally be done outside or for a break from the hot days of summer or even during the long days of winter. Either way, so many great and fun options for all sorts of different ages. I have included a few…

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

Maker Fests are a great way to share your students' learning with your community. Learn the logistics of planning a Maker Fest / Maker Fair at your school.

You CAN start a makerspace even if you’re broke In my recent post on AASL Knowledge Quest, I decided to revisit and revamp a popular article that I wrote for the ISTE Librarians Network Scanner about starting a makerspace on a budget. Since writing that article in November 2014, I’ve talked to many more educators and ... Read more

Elementary Library Makerspace Bulletin Board

Inspires creativity and child-directed exploration.

A Makerspace is an opportunity to allow kids to be creative, experiment, and learn and apply Growth Mindset thinking when trying to solve real-world problems or STEAM design challenges. It is important to expose kids in Elementary and Middle School to design challenges or projects that require building to provide hands-on experiences to solving problems. Read about my ideas on how to encourage a Maker Mindset in your classroom, library, or home. #backtoschool #makerspace #steamchallenges