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As makerspaces become part of a larger ecosystem of studios, creation labs, coworking spaces, and event spaces, the acts of creating and showcasing are being given larger footprints within public and academic libraries.

The following is a guest post from Dr. Jacie Maslyk . *This blog post contains Amazon affiliate links. By clicking on the links and making a purchase, we may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you. What is a STEM library? A STEM library is a collection of children’s books

The makerspace is an incubator for problem solving, creativity and collaboration. This variety of activities calls for versatility from your furnishings.

The library is located in the Lishin elementary school campus, 3rd floor of the classroom building. The original space is composed of three classrooms, called collaborative classrooms. In order to improve the reading atmosphere in the school,

Treehouse Geometry STEM Challenge - Design and build a model of your dream treehouse using 3D shapes in this exciting STEM project.

From elementary school to middle school to high school, we've rounded up 41 STEM projects and activities for kids of all ages!

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

Are you ready for this? Brace yourselves! What would you do with ten tons of pencils you don’t need? We built stuff. Don’t worry- the pencils were not wasted! It’s the great Pencil Challenge extravaganza! Okay, full disclosure here! I am a teacher. Why wouldn’t I need pencils?So, let me explain (and I know I begin…

Fixed schedule in your elementary library? You can still offer makerspace learning activities with makerspace centers as part of a library centers program.

Six steps to designing a colony on Mars! Students learn about Mars, brainstorm and research design solutions for food, water, energy, and other critical systems, and build a colony model from recycled materials. This is the perfect way to take your STEM or STEAM program to the next level with a pro

STEM education helps teach students how to solve real-world problems. Here’s a list of 3 fun, super simple STEM activities for the library!

One of the BEST things I ever did was start a Facebook group just for STEM educators. It is by far the best Facebook group I have ever been a part of. Why?

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Last week was our second “Science of Superheroes” STEAM program focused around flight (and of course, gravity!). We started the program by reading aloud the first chapter of The Curse of the Bologna Sandwich by Greg Trine. This is the first book in the Melvin Beederman series and I love getting the chance to introduce kids to superheroes that aren’t from the Marvel and DC universes. After we read about Melvin’s trouble with flying, we discussed the superheroes we know that can fly. And then the real fun started… Lesson Plan We started off by talking about gravity. In our programming room, we have stadium-style seating, so everyone got the chance to jump down from the first level of seating to test Earth’s gravity. After we made sure that no one in the room was going to float away we talked about gravity in space and then did a gravity check. We did the gravity check by having me stand on a ladder and dropping things to the floor. The kids discussed what they thought would happen if we dropped two things at the same time – coins, paper, Lego bricks, and more. The kids really enjoyed testing one piece of flat paper falling versus another piece of paper being crumpled in a ball. After our drop test, we talked about why the paper moves more slowly as a flat piece versus crumpled in the ball and our discussion led right into the next activity which was discussing air pressure. We used a ping pong ball and a hair dryer to show that air pressure pushing up on an object can make it “float” or “fly.” And finally, the kids got the chance to make paper airplanes to test their flying skills. We made one together first and then we spent time creating our own designs and of course, testing them out! Paper airplanes are a huge hit with kids and they loved testing them out! Overall, I was really happy with both our Science of Superheroes programs this summer. If you didn’t get a chance, check out my program on Super Human Strength! It can be very intimidating trying to create a program based on science when I’m not the most familiar with science, but these concepts are pretty easy to understand and explain and the kids love experimenting!

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MAKERSPACES … I tried to ignore them! I tried to deny their growing momentum. I skipped over articles and blogposts where makerspaces were the headline. I averted my eyes when newsletters about them crossed my mailbox. Not that I didn’t find value in them! I ABSOLUTELY did. Honestly, I was just so overwhelmed with the […]

Welcome to Our Virtual Makerspace where you can create, imagine, read, learn, discover and more. And one of the best parts...It's open all day long! Have fun, friends. Our students love all of the special things Makerspaces bring to them within libraries, classrooms and school communities. With the summer here, I wanted to create a virtual Makerspace where they could experience art, building, coding, designing, engineering, music, reading and more. I put the virtual Makerspace together in a choice board format where kids and families can make choices what they want to do by clicking on the image within 24 different boxes. It can be shared as the embedded slide above or through the link to Our Virtual Makerspace here All of the sites and resources are open and free for everyone to use, including the three Capstone eBooks under Read. In fact, these are three of books from the Adventures in Makerspace series I wrote with Blake Hoena and Capstone. I included the username and password on the choice board. I also created a new Collection by Destiny filled with all of the resources from the choice board. You will find Our Virtual Makerspace Collection by Destiny here. As I find more wonderful Makerspace sites and resources, I will add another page to Our Virtual Makerspace choice board and Collection by Destiny. Please let me know if you have some that I should include...I would love to know about them. I am excited to share this with my students and families at Van Meter and can't wait to see what they create, learn and share. I hope you have fun sharing it with your students too. And if you want to make a copy to make changes, just click here friends.

These bins are designed to allow the students to be creative. It awakens their brains for the day and lets them explore the exciting world of STEAM.

Educators are bringing more hands-on experiences to their students. Create one of these enriching learning areas by building a makerspace.

Interested in setting up a makerspace?! Congratulations on taking the first step by doing some research. If a makerspace is properly set up and introduced, it can be a great tool for igniting student imagination and curiosity as well as building classroom community. The following are fou

One of the BEST things I ever did was start a Facebook group just for STEM educators. It is by far the best Facebook group I have ever been a part of. Why?

Are you trying to start a makerspace in your library, but have very little money? Here are five ways to get you started and get your students creating!

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Makerspace Name Ideas You have the space, you have the gear, now for the name! There are a lot of great name ideas out there, so I have compiled a list of some you may like, as well as a makerspace name generator of sorts! Unique Makerspace Names These names may combine words, utilize a play on words, or just sound fun: Collaboratory Imaginarium Mindcave Da Vinci's Workshop Simple Makerspace Names Or why not try something simple? Eureka! The Brainstorm STEM Lab Makerplace Fablab I also created this simple chart for coming up with a makerspace name. Just pick one word from each column and you're done! It couldn't be easier. Makerspace Names That Suit YOUR Makerspace Still not sure? Here are some tips for coming up with a unique name: Think about what your makerspace's focus is. Is it on building? Arts? Robotics? Environmentally friendly design? Try using a word that supports your makerspace's mission and feel. Get input from your students. How do they feel in the makerspace? What are their favorite tools and projects? Describe your space. Is it on an upper floor? A basement? In a nook? In a library? What's the history of the space? Try incorporating an aspect of the physical space into your name and it's sure to fit. What do you call your makerspace or STEM lab? Comment below or head to the STEM educator support group on Facebook to share your name with us! Looking for more ideas while setting up your makerspace? You may find the following articles useful: Setting up Your Makerspace Setting up an Elementary STEM Lab by Sarah Lalonde So You Want to Start A Makerspace? by Teach Outside the Box Pin these ideas for later:

A STEM lab is an ideal place to introduce kids to STEM with a hands-on approach. Here's how you can set up the perfect STEM makerspace for encouraging students to learn by doing.

The following is a guest post from Dr. Jacie Maslyk . How to Set up Your STEM Classroom At Carly & Adam, we are always being asked about STEM classroom setup ideas. Questions are often posted to our Facebook community regarding the best furniture or storage units. We love seein

In the classroom or at home, these quick STEM activities and challenges are fun and easy to set up when time and budget are factors.

If you need STEM projects ideas, this is THE place to go! This is a collection of over 200 STEM projects and activities that kids love!

Upon seeing the revitalised library in Taman Ismail Marzuki, in Jakarta, Indonesia, Malaysians wished that local libraries had the same aesthetic and accessibility to cultivate a genuine interest in reading and literature.

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A recycled book art workshop is a easy, affordable project to do in your makerspace. Old books can easily be found from weeding libraries or at thrift stores.

It’s a new year and you likely have new goals, grant money to spend, or maybe just a renewed enthusiasm for inspiring and instructing young minds! Whatever the case, there has never been a better time to gear up your classroom or home with the latest and greatest STEM gadgets and tools. We are have