makerspaces for young makers
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What
is a
m
ake
rspace
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A makerspace is any place that provides opportunities for creativity, collaboration, and critical-thinking using high-tech, low-tech and no-tech tools.
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problem solvingcritical thinkingcollaborationconfidenceinventionsuccessexperimentation
1. Find the space
2. Find the stuff
3. Find the time
4. Find help if you need it
Find t
he S
pace
Find t
he S
pace
Make it Mobile!
Find th
e S
tuff
Measuring tape Magnifying GlassChenille sticksRubber bandsTape (duct & electrical)Nuts & boltsPopsicle sticksGlue/Wood GlueVinyl Tiles (use as mats)TweezersPliersScrewdrivers (regular & precision)WrenchesScissorsMalletsOld electronicsAltoids containersPaper/plastic cups
ToothpicksSafety GlassesFeltPackaging materialBubble wrapCardboardStrawsFlashlightsPlastic trays (for containing projects)Plastic WrapFoilPaper or JournalsPencilsMarkersClayYarnPaper towel tubesLEGOsPVC PipeMakey MakeyBrushbotslittleBits
How to Stock a Makerspace for FREE
● Ask teachers/staff for donations
● Ask local companies for donations/make and use
connections
● Look in recycling bins
● Look at what people are throwing away
● Get kids to look at home and bring items (with parent
permission)
● Watch for deliveries of electronics or other items to get the
packaging material
● Watch for old equipment being discarded
Apps for Young Makers
Coding Daisy the Dinosaur Hopscotch
Video Lego Movie Makerimovie
MusicMusyc GlitchamaphoneMusical Squares
Misc.Rube Works
Spaghetti and Marshmallow
Engineering Challenge
Watercraft Challenge
Claymation Videos
Straw/Connector Sculpture
Deengineering
LEGO Robotics
3D Printing
Tips ❑Start small❑Start young❑Free = good❑Stand back❑Student choice❑Get help❑Write grants❑Engage Multiple
Literacies
ResourcesIste. org
Make Magazine
Design Squad Nation
Invent to Learn (by Sylvia Libow Martinez and Gary Stager