Makerspace projects for adults

Build your own zoetrope and create your own animation. Hours of STEAM fun for kids who love art, engineering and science!

COLUMBUS, Ohio — This Midwestern city may just be the heart and soul of the maker movement. Its techies, artists, welders and machinists have earned

What is the difference between a makerspace and a meaningful makerspace? A meaningful makerspace goes beyond giving students Legos and telling them to build. The following are the 6 essential elements of a meaningful makerspace. #makerspace #meaningfulmakerspace

21 awesome STEAM activities to try with your students!

Makerspaces are a great way to spark curiosity and ingenuity for kids. If you haven't tried using a makerspace before, or you are looking for some fresh ideas, I have some for you below!

Are you currently looking for activities to do while on lockdown or quarantine? Here's a great list of 21 DIY creative crafts you can do as an adult.

Make & Takes: Let Students Own the Learning | Many makerspaces tend to emphasize tech and tools that have to stay at the school. It's important to balance that out with activities that students can take home as well. Arts & crafts, cardboard challenge and other activities can be great make & takes for students. Also, it makes for awesome advocacy when parents get to see what your kids are making. | RenovatedLearning.com

6 Myths About Makerspaces: There are many misconceptions about what a makerspace is and what is required to set up and run a successful space. Unfortunately many of these misconceptions create unnecessary barriers for teachers looking to set up a makerspace. The following are 6 myths that hold teachers back from setting up a makerspace or using their makerspace to its full potential. #makerspaces #makerspace

Encourage your school's budding scientists with a makerspace. Get the basics for doing an awesome makerspace at your school!

3D paper building techniques

Looking for some relaxing and calming crafts for adults? Check out these 35 stress relief crafts to make when you're feeling anxious and stressed.

Figuring out how to keep your makerspace organized can be a daunting task. Here's what I've learned about creating makerspace organization that works.

Edutopia blogger Mary Beth Hertz reports from EdCamp NYC about design thinking, the maker movement and their relevance to STEM curriculum.

This fun S.T.E.A.M project is great for elementary and middle school students.

A makerspace is a place in a classroom, library, or other common area of a school where students are encouraged to create, tinker, explore, discover, and invent using a variety of tools and materials. Effective makerspaces have been shown to foster peer-to-peer interaction as well as help students b

How to Create Makerspace Procedures that Work: AASL Knowledge Quest post | Finding the best way to get your students to learn procedures can be tricky. Check out these tips on how to create makerspace procedures that will work.

On a whim, I bought this low tech tool for the MakerSpace, prompted in part by the fact that it was on clearance at Michael’s for $5.00. I looked and it is available at Amazon for $10.00, which is still a good price. In fact, I’m going to buy a couple more for the Teen […]

Extending the Art Room: Making a Makerspace - The Art of Education University

This articulated grabber is a great engineering project for kids! It can extend your reach by over 30"! #STEM #students #class #project #science #engineer #STEAM #kids #learning #teacher

Kids and students can learn about electric circuits and have a ton of fun building their own light-up game boards. Using a few simple supplies, create fun board games in the classroom or at home with paper circuits. A great STEAM and makerspace activity.