Makerspace bulletin board ideas

After receiving criticism that my space was not a "real makerspace", I decided to draft my own definition & take a look at how research defines makerspaces.

The following is a guest post from Dr. Jacie Maslyk . Ready to head back to school ? Thinking about new and creative ideas to decorate your classroom? If you need some ideas for awesome STEM bulletin boards, look no further! Whether you want something bold and colorful or a bulleti

Last year my school started to create a “makerspace” lab. It’s a place where students are able to go with their classmates in order to create and build in the classroom community.…

Are you a maker at heart? Do you believe innovation and creativity should be nurtured and encouraged in future generations? Do you want to foster a collaborative space and be integral to the maker movement? You should consider starting a makerspace in your classroom, media center, or homeschool clas

When I was teaching middle school science, one of the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), included understanding the engineering and design process. I decided to create a bulletin board display that would serve as a reference for my students during one of our STEM lessons. My students were designing, constructing, and testing a thermos to determine which structure could hold the most heat. Throughout this lesson, I referenced this bulletin board. Having a visual of the 5 steps of the…

We have a heavy focus on STEM at my new school so I wanted to do a STEM bulletin board with photos to show off our projects, but after scouring Pinterest I found nothing cute! I love Chandra at Teachi

Techie Lab Bulletin Board Kit – Instant Digital Download Bring a splash of color and creativity to your technology classroom or computer lab with our Techie Lab Bulletin Board Kit! This vibrant and fun bulletin board kit is perfect for tech-loving teachers who want to inspire and engage their students. Designed with bright, cute lettering and tech-themed icons, this kit will make your classroom a standout space for learning and exploration. What’s Included: PDF Files: Hand-cut the borders…

Do you use the design process with your students? We use it in our makerspace and for science and social studies projects. Come learn how!

A makerspace is a place in a classroom, library, or other common area of a school where students are encouraged to create, tinker, explore, discover, and invent using a variety of tools and materials. Effective makerspaces have been shown to foster peer-to-peer interaction as well as help students b