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Bit Space Chicago – The Local Makerspace for Kids

November 12, 2015 By Kim
Tagged With: Chicago, family-friendly makerspace, sponsored

Introducing Bit Space Chicago, the area's first makerspace for kids!

It's fun to learn about new makerspaces in my area, but it's even more fun to have a party at one. Last Sunday, a select group of Maker Mom friends and fans gathered with their kids at Bit Space Chicago. Bit Space serves kids ages 6-16 (adults, too, actually), but our event was specifically designed for the 10-13 year-old crowd. It was a blast! I mean super fun and waaaay cool. We practically had to drag the kids away when time was ... [ Read More ]

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Kim headshot Summer 2012 I’m a Chicago-area mom of teen boys who is passionate about sharing ideas and resources to raise kids who love Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM). I’m a blogger, vlogger, baker and maker, as well as the founder of #STEMchat. I also write about parenting gifted kids, girls in STEM and the Maker Movement. [Read More...]
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