[CASL-L] Makerspace logistics

[Allison Loiseau]

Hi Emily,
I am new to my role as an LMS. My principal asked me to focus on
incorporating Makerspace activities this year. It works for me to send out
a two-week sign up sheet with ideas for curriculum-linked Maker
activities.  The two week cycle gives everyone time to visit. They pick
30-60 minute slots when it’s convenient. When the teachers sign up, they
tell me what activity they’d like to do. My schedule is a blend of fixed
and flex instruction. I have 3 flex days in a 6 day rotation.  As for
materials, we love our Plusplus blocks, legos, and Bunchems for design
challenges.  I also like to do arts and crafts, such as 3D wrapping paper
bows or make your own valentines. For those I like to get dollar store
materials including pipe cleaners, doilies, and tissue paper. I hope this
helps!
Allison Loiseau
Highland Elementary
Wallingford, CT

On Fri, Jan 3, 2020 at 8:12 AM Emily Boisvert <ebov at sbcglobal.net> wrote:

> Good morning,
>
> I'm thinking it had to do with everyone away on winter break but I only
> had one person share feedback about my makerspace questions so I thought
> I'd ask again.....
>
> I’ve dabbled in offering maker activities with students from time to time
> for a few years now but my district is moving towards funding a designated
> space in each of our k-4 elementary schools....
> If I could have a say in what gets purchased, what are some *must-include
> items/kits* you’d recommend? Not sure about the budget for it yet....
> Also, for those of you with a designated maker space, what are your *logistics
> for scheduling with classes*? There are no tech teachers or library
> assistants in our elementary settings and we are on fixed
> schedules.....thanks so much!
>
>
> Emily Boisvert
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