Find out all about Makerspace, what it is and how to set it up, in this two parter episode. Be sure to check out Part 1 for all the details! 

I love Kiwi Co and Tinker Crate. I think it's fantastic fun. They give kids step-by-step instructions on how to make interesting crafts and toys from scratch. However. The skill they are supporting is: manufacturing assembly line worker.

Makerspace doesn't give you precut materials and ask you to assemble them. Makerspace asks the question: What can you design, using the materials you already have, to solve a problem? In a nutshell, Makerspace is kids using all kinds of available materials (recyclables, cloth, string, cardboard, duct tape) to fix kid-sized problems (How can I prevent my cats from stepping on my laptop keyboard? How can I make a cell phone carrier for my dress without pockets? How can I add sensory seating to my desk area?) The skill Makerspace builds is: real world engineering and design.

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