[CASL-L] PreK-2 Makerspace

[Allison Loiseau]

Thank you so much for the info! I really appreciate it.

On Thu, May 9, 2019 at 9:40 AM Jane Martellino <janemartellino at gmail.com>
wrote:

> Strawbees are great for many tasks. We created some math lessons with gr 3
> on area and perimeter and square units.
> Kinders made space ship reading Mae Among the Stars.
>
> We love keva planks and kids designed a home big enough to accommodate
> everyone in the book Relatives Came by Cynthia Rylant.
>
> Also, we collect all kinds of recycled items for all sorts of things.
>
> If funds are available it’s worth investing in Dash robots.  We use  code
> and go mouse for k/1.
>
> Big item purchase but awesome is Rigamajig which all grades use for a
> variety of experiences.
>
> On Thu, May 9, 2019 at 9:06 AM Allison Loiseau <librarianallie at gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
>> Good morning,
>> We are looking to do more Makerspace and STEM activities during flex time
>> at our PreK-2 school.  I have the following:
>>
>>    - Keva Planks
>>    - Magnatiles
>>    - Legos
>>    - Perler beads
>>    - Snap Circuits
>>
>> I am looking to supplement what we have with additional maker and STEM
>> materials.  Any suggestions?
>>
>> Does anyone have experience with Squishy Circuits, Makey Makey or Make-Do
>> cardboard creations at this level?  Any help is appreciated!
>>
>> Have a great day!
>> Allison Loiseau
>> Teacher Librarian
>> Highland Elementary School
>> Wallingford, CT
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> Jane E. Martellino
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