How to Teach an Intro to 3D Printing Class
I am by no means a 3D printing expert. But I do have three 3D printers in my library makerspace (and one in my...
Starting a Makerspace from Scratch: Introducing The IDEAlab & Makerspace
The IDEAlab & Makerspace is my school’s space for creative exploration in our library. But not too long ago, the room was the librarian’s...
How to Choose Books to Support Your Makerspace
Why We Need Books in Makerspaces Books play an essential role in all makerspaces, whether they are in the library or not. Instructional books...
The Renovated Learning Philosophy of Makerspaces
Writing a post like this isn’t easy. I feel like I know in my heart what my philosophy on makerspaces is, but putting it...
3 Myths About Libraries, Makerspaces And Books
3 Myths About Libraries, Makerspaces and Books Even though they’ve been around since 2013, school library makerspaces still have a lot of misunderstandings surrounding...
Frank Lloyd Wright: Blocks, Play and Makerspaces
Frank Lloyd Wright, Blocks and Play (Post contains affiliate links.) On a tour of Frank Lloyd Wright’s home in Oak Park, Illinois, we enter...
Creating a Makers Club: Just Get Started
When I first started my makerspace at Stewart, I had no idea what I was doing. I just had three bins of K’nex and...
Read this Book: Click’d: A Novel on Coding & Friendship
I don’t normally review fiction on my blog, but Click’d ties in beautifully with makerspaces and would be a fantastic addition to your library. ...
In Defense of Craft, Play and Tinkering
I love all forms of making. Coding robots, building circuits, soldering things to make stuff light up. Knitting, sewing, crafting, tinkering, taking what looks...
How to Build Creativity (and More ) Through Making
The Four C’s are big in education right now: Creativity, Critical Thinking, Collaboration and Communication. We talk constantly about how we need to be...