3D Printing in Your Library
Most of last year I raised money through grant writing and hosting movie nights and book fairs with one main goal in mind: to buy a 3D printer for [...]
The Ultimate Makerspace Checklist
The word “makerspace” is everywhere, but because of its various styles and adaptations, some teachers are still wondering what exactly a makerspace should look like. While a makerspace is [...]
Introducing Circuits in Your Makerspace
I am not going to lie, when I was first told about circuits in makerspaces, my first thought was “Electricity? And middle school students? I don’t think so!” It [...]
STEM vs STEAM vs. What’s Next?
What Does STEM Stand For? For five years now, I have run the STEM program at my school. When originally designing the program, I chose the name STEM for [...]
Using Building Bricks in Your Makerspace
Growing up I never imagined building bricks, like LEGOs or BrickLab Brick packs, would be a serious part of curriculum; I just liked to build and create with them. [...]
Adding Strawbees to Your Makerspace
Makerspaces are an easy and efficient way to integrate science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STEAM) into your library or classroom, and Strawbees are a great way to improve [...]
5 Steps to Introduce 3D-Printing in the Classroom
With recent price drops and increased in availability, 3D-printing is more accessible than ever. Utilizing 3D-printers in your lessons can help you support a diverse population of learners and [...]
5 Tips for Writing Grants to Fund Your STEM Makerspace
Grant writing can be a very daunting and intimidating process, especially if you have never written a grant before. It’s also necessary if you teach in a low-income school, [...]
