This is a bonus post. I just had to share some of the great projects my students have done for the Global Cardboard Challenge. Technically, the Big Event is this Saturday, October 5th, 2013 (check here for an event near you). But we started small this year, and my gifted students (2nd-5th grades) are inviting … Read more
As I have been watching my students contentedly sawing, punching holes, and finding all kinds of ways to elaborate on their projects for the Global Cardboard Challenge during the past couple of weeks, I have been more and more convinced that transforming the empty classroom next door into a Maker Studio is going to be … Read more
I have two things to share for today’s “Phun Phriday” post. With our participation in the Global Cardboard Challenge preoccupying me, I have been obsessing about any topic in tweets, posts, or online articles related to making and/or building. First up is a series of products from “Roominate”, which are billed as “Hands-On, Building, Circuits, … Read more
My 2nd grade GT class started working on their Global Cardboard Challenge projects yesterday, and I am so glad we are participating this year! I mentioned the Global Cardboard Challenge in a recent post, and the kids were amazed when I showed them that Nirvan Mullick (the director of Caine’s Arcade, and one of the … Read more
Yesterday I mentioned that I am working on repurposing a bookshelf to create a “Genius Bar” for my classroom. Another project I am planning is to transform the old, gigantic, executive type desk that I inherited into a mini Maker Studio. My vision is to put all kinds of materials in its nooks and crannies … Read more
I’m posting about this a bit late, I’m afraid. I missed the boat on the Global Cardboard Challenge on October 6th. But, I still think it’s worth your while to view the video, which is a sequel to the Caine’s Arcade video. And, there is no saying that you can’t organize your own Cardboard Challenge … Read more