Makerspace at home

I have a new piece on Better Humans exploring some of the main considerations when planning, designing, and outfitting your own home shop or personal makerspace. In the piece, I…

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.

Makerspace Hot Glue Stations: Hot glue is a staple in any makerspace environment when challenging students to think creatively as they design prototype solutions to real-world problems....or just to support crafting things for fun! In my makerspace, our hot glue stations began t…

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.

I purchased an old Overhead projector from Craigslist for $30. This is something that was always inspiring to the students in my classroom ...

Come see my #kindergarten Maker Space! Loads of ideas for STEAM projects in your classroom. (Mrs. Byrd's Learning Tree)

At schools, makerspaces may include high-tech machinery, such as 3D printers, robotics kits, or even woodworking tools. But all a makerspace really needs is a small arsenal of supplies and some creativity, making it possible to still create a highly engaging makerspace in your own home. Learn how to setup your own makerspace by checking out our blog. #MiEN #Makerspace #Create #Make #Education #Innovation #LearningSpaces #DIY

Jennifer Segalla | Teacher-Librarian on Instagram: "Lite Brite Vibes! A pegboard gets a cool and creative makeover for the Learning Commons. Thanks to admin and custodians who helped make this happen. Kids are loving it. 🌈🔴🟠🟡🟢🔵🟣🌈 #librarymediaspecialist #schoollibrary #learningcommons #schoollibrarian #teacherlibrarian #librarianstyle #teacherlibrarians #teacherlibrarianlife #librarylife #librarylearners #makerspace #excelplex #makersgonnamake #readmorebooks #stemeducation #makered…

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

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.