Tinkering space

Get inspired to make your own tinkering space after taking a peek into the world of Meri Cherry, Atelierista at Kol Tikvah Early Childhood Education Center.

Today I’m joined by Megan Schiller of The Art Pantry, as part of our ongoing series of inspiring conversations that center on how to set up creativity hubs, or tinkerspaces. If you’re scratching your head because you can’t figure out where to put your child’s art materials, want to turn your laundry room into an […]

If you’re scratching your head because you can’t figure out where to put your children’s art materials, hatching a plan to turn your laundry room into an art room, or shifting furniture to make room for a new easel, these interviews are sure to give you food for thought.

We may earn money or products from the companies mentioned in this post. Please see policies for more information.I love finding inspiration on Pinterest. There are so many awesome bloggers and sites out there it’s hard to keep track of them all! I thought I’d highlight some awesome ideas I’ve been pinning lately. Kids’ Tinker

We talk a lot about setting up tinkering spaces here at TinkerLab, and I’m often asked for advice on how to set up a maker space at home. There are so many ways to approach this, and we all have different spaces with multiple constraints and possibilities. However, there are some cornerstone tips on how to […]

I started a new job last week. I am the new atelierista (art teacher) at a Reggio based preschool close to where I live and I just love love love it! Reggio is a play based approach that I learned about several years ago and immediately fell in love with. There are several key elements to […]

Come see my #kindergarten Maker Space! Loads of ideas for STEAM projects in your classroom. (Mrs. Byrd's Learning Tree)

What is a tinker? The short answer is YOU! A tinker is someone who makes things and finds solutions to everyday problems. This simple DIY activity will help you create fun and customizeable trays that get your little builder tinkering in no time... no matter the weather!

Gever Tulley founded Tinkering School in 2005 in order to learn how children become competent and to explore the notion that kids can build anything, and through building, learn anything. The foundation of Tinkering School is putting power-tools in the hands of 8 year-olds; using real tools and real materials to build big projects. Really big projects

Tinker trays are becoming more popular, and with good reason. We have been using them for quite some time and have always been happy with the result. Providing open-ended materials allows for (to...