[CASL-L] PreK-2 Makerspace

[ROMASANTA, LISA]

Hi Allison,

My younger students love Bee-bots, Dash Robots and Code-a-pillars at our
makerspace. These students have worked with lightweight cardboard creations
(cereal boxes, kleenex boxes, etc.)  but without Make-Do accessories.  I
always have miscellaneous items such as red cups, dry spaghetti, plastic
spoons, marshmallows, play-doh, clay, cotton balls, playing cards and
plastic straws for various STEM challenges.

Hope some of this information helps you out!

Regards, Lisa

On Thu, May 9, 2019 at 9:41 AM Allison Loiseau <librarianallie at gmail.com>
wrote:

> 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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Teachers' Memorial Global Studies Magnet Middle School
Wequonnoc Arts & Technology Magnet School
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