A Makerspace is not a Makerspace if it is not being used.
Not only do Makerspaces take on different forms Access can look different as well.
Not only do Makerspaces take on different forms Access can look different as well.
Below are several options for providing access to your students.
Use these ideas to help create a plan that works for for your school and your students.
Use these ideas to help create a plan that works for for your school and your students.
Clubs
Implement a Makerspace club during recesses or after school.
- Maker Monday Club
- Tinker Tuesday Club
Reward
Students, small groups or classes can earn Makerspace time as a reward.
- PBIS
- Academic Success
- Incentive
- Student Leader Board
Intervention
Intervention times often leave many students with independent work time. This would be a great time to offer the opportunity for small groups to come use the space.
- Create a schedule with the support of your principal or IDS during intervention times for multiple grade levels.
- Classroom teachers decide how they will choose which students can visit the Makerspace each time.
- Some rotate through their entire class while others may opt to use this as an extension activity.
Class time
Classroom instruction can be devoted to makerspace time or activities. Many activities can be tweaked or even created to connect with classroom learning and are a great way to incorporate STEAM principals.
- Whole class lessons
- Integrated into classroom instruction
- Centers or Rotation activities
- Free choice/play/creation time