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Our maker space activity for 5th graders was a perfect fit with their unit on electricity. They explored, built, tinkered and created working circuits as they collaborated with their partners. "Even when it doesn't work, keep trying and building until you get it right."
Sarah T. "The maker space is the perfect space for a maker!" Neha P.
Building with straws and connectors was an inexpensive, fun way to kick off our Maker Space time in the library. After reading the book, The Most Magnificent Thing, a story about a girl who wants to make something she sees clearly in her mind, students let their imaginations and creativity take over. Kids could use an idea page to figure out how to turn a small "blueprint" into a finished product, but most just built whatever came to mind. I loved hearing the kids discuss their plans and work together. It's safe to say that they all wanted more time to build and create.
We begin this 2015-16 year with lots of new books and events planned to have a great year. 2nd - 5th graders all come in for a library orientation and to check out books the first week of school. Kindergartners and 1st graders start the second week.
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Laura ReebI am the librarian at Spicewood, and this year we're joining the maker movement. Maker spaces come in all shapes and sizes, and are not defined by a specific set of materials or spaces, but rather a mindset of collaboration and creation. Libraries are about learning and access to materials, and maker spaces provide hands-on, creative ways to encourage students to design, build, create and tinker as they engage in extended STEAM opportunities. Our makerspace is in the beginning stage this year. Let's see where it goes! Archives
October 2016
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