UPDATE (10-7-15): littleBits now offers Educator Resources! I am frequently asked for advice on what materials to purchase for school maker spaces. I am definitely not an expert on this topic, but I have gotten a couple of grants for B.O.S.S. HQ (Building of Super Stuff Headquarters) that have allowed me to try out different products. I … Read more
We are finally in full swing with gifted classes and the after-school Maker Club. As I’ve mentioned, we are participating in the Global Cardboard Challenge. I thought I would share with you some great supplies that you may want to purchase if you have money to invest (particularly grant money). With a grant we received … Read more
Since many people are returning to school during the next couple of weeks, I thought I would re-visit and share some of last year’s more successful projects in case you want to try one. Monday’s post was on the surprise “You Matter” videos that I asked parents to make for their children last year. On … Read more
One of my favorite things about blogging is the connections that I make with others. Yesterday was a perfect example. I posted about National Day of Making (which is today, June 18th, 2014, everyone!), and a reader commented on the post with a link to her blog, “JackANDJude.” Jude is the blogger. Along with her young … Read more
At the beginning of this school year, I found myself working next to an empty classroom. I thought, “Hey, now we can spread out a bit more during Robotics Club meetings.” In the meantime, I had been reading about the surge of Maker Spaces in libraries and schools. I decided to move the gigantic … Read more
For those of you new to this blog, I am devoting Fridays during the holiday season to recommending “Gifts for the Gifted”. You can see the three posts that I have done so far here, here and here. You can also visit my Pinterest board on Games for Gifted Students. A lot of these are not just for gifted … Read more