Makerspace challenges

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

This Week in the Classroom I’m going to explore a variety of design challenges that I use in my classroom. I designed each of these projects to prompt students to explore the engineering desi…

Mr. R’s STEAM Lab on Instagram: "Storm Drain Valuable Retrieval Challenge K-5 Makers are having a blast with this weeks challenge. Can they retrieve their item in time to make their flight? Watch to find out! This awesome challenge was inspired by @mrerdreich #stem #teachersofinstagram #elementaryschool #primaryschool #engineering #challenge #designprocess #makerspace #handsonlearning #elementaryteacher"

What could possibly be a better combination than FREE and STEM?! Ok, maybe there are a few, but It’s a pretty amazing paring. I’d love to send you 2 low-prep STEM Activities for kids! E…

Have you ever combined STEM and a book? Let's be honest. Every time we teach a lesson we approach it a little differently. We learn as the students learn and the next time we try something we build from that experience. This is especially true for me and STEM. Every single time I try a

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…

Today's Tray a Day activity is making cardboard sculptures. These are very easy; you just need cardboard, scissors, and maybe some felt-tip pens to

Help get children excited about science, technology, engineering, and science with these free STEM Challenge Cards. 24 fun STEM activities!

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!

June’s Makerspace Challenge was pipe cleaner creations, and it was a huge hit! As a matter of fact, the day that I changed the challenge to pipe cleaner creations, a coworker came up to me as…