Makerspace crafts

If your kids love exploring science and technology I bet they would love to explore robotics. These are all robots that kids can make!

3 Reasons Why Perler Beads are Awesome for Makerspaces | Perler beads are by far one of the most popular items in my makerspace. In this post, I explain why they are an awesome addition to any makerspace, and offer some advice on incorporating them into your space.

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

From Becky Powell Rehbeck

Why explain the anatomy of our hands and its movement when you can demonstrate it? This easy to make DIY Model Robot Hand is a great preschooler and grade school STEM activity perfect for homeschoolers to learn all about the mechanics of our hands.

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

Make & Takes: Let Students Own the Learning | Many makerspaces tend to emphasize tech and tools that have to stay at the school. It's important to balance that out with activities that students can take home as well. Arts & crafts, cardboard challenge and other activities can be great make & takes for students. Also, it makes for awesome advocacy when parents get to see what your kids are making. | RenovatedLearning.com

Build your own zoetrope and create your own animation. Hours of STEAM fun for kids who love art, engineering and science!

4 Super Easy Budget Friendly Projects for Your Makerspace | Makerspace projects don't have to be crazy expensive. Here's four awesome, budget friendly projects that your students will love.

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

Are you ready to embark on a creative adventure with a DIY kaleidoscope that will captivate your imagination and dazzle your eyes?

"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

Everyone will have a blast with this DIY Lego parachute! It's one of the best summer activities for kids to make at home, at Bible School, or in the classroom. Put together this DIY craft with coffee filters and string. Then have fun with the LEGO STEM activity outside when the kids play with their creation. Perfect for preschool, kindergarten and elementary schoolers!

Circuit Flowers explore circuit science in an easy way for elementary to teens. Learn art, chromatography, diffusion, engineering and more.

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

Make homemade spinning tops out of cardboard and marbles! These tops are fun to create, and they spin REALLY well. Great craft for kids!

You and your kids will love putting together these simple helicopters and watching them fly! *Video below

Use newsprint as a building material for kids and teens to create some awesome crafts & DIY engineering projects!

We realize the success of adding a STEAM – Makerspace at our school will be dependent on teachers integrating these activities into their curriculum rather than an extra “recreational” activity. I created a Pearltrees aggregate of possible classroom lessons and activities for each of the products we purchased for our school. #CultofPedagogyPin

The Original Circuit Bugs STEM Project - a super fun craft and electric circuit building project for kids making adorable bugs that light up.