Makerspaces for Young Makers

MakerspacesFor Young Makers

lcano@aisd.net

Lesley Cano

@remynselib

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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

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Make it Mobile!

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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