Kids activities and projects can be a fun way for kids to learn and create. Having the materials you need for a variety of projects is key to getting started. Make sure you have essential items on hand so you can focus on building and not preparing. If you are a parent looking to set up a corner in your home or a teacher looking to create a makerspace in your classroom or library, click through for some STEM makerspace ideas.

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

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.

Fixed schedule in your elementary library? You can still offer makerspace learning activities with makerspace centers as part of a library centers program.

Are you a maker at heart? Do you believe innovation and creativity should be nurtured and encouraged in future generations? Do you want to foster a collaborative space and be integral to the maker movement? You should consider starting a makerspace in your classroom, media center, or homeschool clas

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Today let’s talk about how and why I started a low-tech makerspace at our high school library! When I started at this library 5 years ago it was completely different than it is now. Circulati…

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