1. lcano@aisd.net
Lesley Cano
@remynselib

2. A makerspace is
any place that
provides
opportunities for
creativity,
collaboration,
and critical-thinking
using high-tech, low-
tech and no-tech
tools.

3. create

4. problem solving
critical thinking
collaboration
confidence
invention
success
experimentation

7. 1. Find the space
2. Find the stuff
3. Find the time
4. Find help if you need it

10. Measuring tape
Magnifying Glass
Chenille sticks
Rubber bands
Tape (duct & electrical)
Nuts & bolts
Popsicle sticks
Glue/Wood Glue
Vinyl Tiles (use as mats)
Tweezers
Pliers
Screwdrivers (regular &
precision)
Wrenches
Scissors
Mallets
Old electronics
Altoids containers
Paper/plastic cups
Toothpicks
Safety Glasses
Felt
Packaging material
Bubble wrap
Cardboard
Straws
Flashlights
Plastic trays (for
containing projects)
Plastic Wrap
Foil
Paper or Journals
Pencils
Markers
Clay
Yarn
Paper towel tubes
LEGOs
PVC Pipe
Makey Makey
Brushbots
littleBits

11. How to Stock a Makerspace for FREE
● Ask teachers/staff for donations
● Ask local companies for donations/make and use connections
● Look in recycling bins
● Look at what people are throwing away
● Get kids to look at home and bring items (with parent permission)
● Watch for deliveries of electronics or other items to get the packaging
material
● Watch for old equipment being discarded

12. Apps for Young Makers
Coding
Daisy the Dinosaur
Hopscotch
Video
Lego Movie Maker
imovie
Music
Musyc
Glitchamaphone
Musical Squares
Misc.
Rube Works

25. ❑Start small
❑Start young
❑Free = good
❑Stand back
❑Student choice
❑Get help
❑Write grants
❑Engage Multiple
Literacies

26. Resources
Iste. org
Make Magazine
Design Squad Nation
Invent to Learn (by Sylvia Libow Martinez and Gary Stager