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@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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