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Celebrate Hack Friday by Starting and Stocking a Makerspace in Your Home, Classroom, or Library

November 29, 2013 By Kim
Tagged With: DIY, family fun, makerspace, projects

Save those boxes and tubes!

In honor of Hack Friday, as you think about holiday gifts, I urge you to consider the kinds of gifts that keep on giving. Things that strikes a passion point beyond the latest new gaming system or gadget. Give stuff that makes stuff is one way of putting it. In my recent post at Sylvan’s Mom-Minded blog, I share tips on starting and stocking a basic makerspace in your home and write about plenty of simple supplies that help your kids make cool stuff.The advice also applies to libraries and classrooms.

I’ve outlined basic elements, most of which are low, and sometimes even no, cost, and can lead to hours of creative inventing. Let me know your go-to supplies for basic maker fun!

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About Kim

Kim headshot Summer 2012 I’m a Chicago-area mom / empty-nester who is passionate about sharing ideas and resources to raise kids who love Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM). I’m a published author, blogger, vlogger, baker and maker. I love to travel, especially on trips that involve hiking and other active endeavors, farm tours, and learning new things in general.[Read More...]

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