1st Maker Space

Gary Community School Corporation McCullough Elementary staff are off and running in their makerspace and are moving full STEAM ahead with hands-on learning!

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Thorntown Elementary is buzzing with excitement as they kick off makerspace training! Educators are embracing hands-on learning, equipping themselves to bring creative, interactive STEM experiences into their classrooms. We can't wait to see how these new skills will inspire Thorntown's young innovators!

Gary Community School Corp Westside Leadership Academy staff spent two days diving into maker space training, sparking excitement for hands-on learning! We are thrilled to see Westside‘s commitment to empowering students with real world skills through maker spaces!

Happy National STEM Day! Today, we celebrate the incredible achievements and endless possibilities in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. STEM fields drive innovation, fuel discovery, and solve global challenges, from advancing medicine to protecting our environment and revolutionizing technology. National STEM Day encourages curiosity, inspires young minds, and reminds us all of the importance of critical thinking and creativity in shaping the future. Let's recognize and support all the passionate educators, students, and professionals who are shaping our world through STEM—one discovery at a time! To celebrate, here are a few STEM-friendly ideas to try in your makerspace: Low-Prep Classroom Activities with 3Doodler: ?https://lnkd.in/gVsjns_y Showstopping Centerpieces with Cricut: https://lnkd.in/gKZc7upR Thanksgiving Turkey with Makedo: https://lnkd.in/grHH3MHC Carmel Apple Dip with Makey Makey: https://lnkd.in/gXWjJKm9

At 1st Maker Space, one of our top priorities is helping clients sustain their makerspaces. Thorntown Elementary is using a train-the-trainer approach to empower all staff with essential makerspace knowledge, ensuring everyone can confidently bring hands-on learning to their students! #STEM #Makerspace #TrainTheTrainer

The Children Inc. staff spent the last two days diving into the materials and equipment in their beautiful new makerspace. From Tower Garden to 3D printing, from Glowforge to Padcaster, these excited staff members are ready to bring hands-on learning to the students of Columbus, Indiana!

Teaching and learning continuously.

The staff at Morton Central High School (School City of Hammond) learned more about the kits and equipment in their makerspace and specific projects that are standard aligned through professional development.

The students at St. Nicholas Sunman school designed and laser cut rosary cards for every student in the school. These are the types of hands-on projects that bring purpose to the work that students do. Great work!