Stocking Up School Makerspaces: Tools + Materials (Back to School)

Lots of teachers have been asking us how to set up a Makerspace at their school. As part of our Back to School series, we’re sharing an excerpt from the Makerspace Playbook: Schools Edition. Once you have a space where you and your students can work, you’ll want to outfit it with the tools, equipment, and materials your Makerspace needs in order for your students to accomplish their projects. But before you go on a shopping spree and max out your credit card, assess what your Makerspace will actually require. The Perfect List Ha ha! Of course, we have suggestions, but it’s up to you to find the right combination of tools and materials for your students. Makerspace Playbook: Schools Edition guides those who are hoping to start a Makerspace at their school or in their community. Budgeting for Tools and Their Care Tools can be everything from a $1 screwdriver to a computer-controlled industrial milling machine the size (and cost) of a luxury car. In addition there is maintenance.

Makerspace Starter Kit | Design Make Teach Makerspace Starter Kit Congratulations! You are now the proud owner of a Makerspace. The Makerspace Starter Kit includes:Makerspace Welcome Letter (pdf)Makerspace Starter Kit (pdf)Mini Maker Notebook (pdf) If the links above don’t work , please try these alternate Dropbox Download Links: Makerspace Welcome Letter, Makerspace Starter Kit, MiniMaker Notebook. Directions: Please read the Makerspace Welcome Letter then download and print the Makerspace Starter Kit (pdf) and the Mini Maker Notebook. Why a Makerspace Starter Kit? Deluxe version of the Makerspace Starter Kit that includes designs for laser cutting and 3D printing a Makerspace sign is at The Makerspace Starter Kit follows the model of the folk tale Stone Soup.

Maker Resources | Maker Kits Project Ideas High-Low Tech Tutorials Instructables Technology Projects Make It @ Your Library Library Makerspaces Pinterest Board Projects from Exploratorium’s Tinkering Studio Top of Page Websites A Librarian’s Guide to Makerspaces: 16 Resources Adafruit Industries: Unique & fun DIY electronics and kits NJ Makerspace Association Makerspace Playbook Arduino Blog Hackerspace Meetups A librarian’s guide to maker resources Webinars Archive of Makerspaces: A New Wave of Library Services–Westport (CT) Public Library Archive of Makerspaces: A New Wave of Library Services–Cleveland Public Library Archive of Makerspaces: A New Wave of Library Services–Detroit Public Library Podcasts Hackerspaces Signal NerdAbsurd The Amp Hour Makerspaces FUBAR Labs IXR: The Institute for Exploratory Research NextFab Westport Library: MakerSpace Chattanooga Public Library: 4th Floor Chicago Public Library: Maker Lab Cleveland Public Library: Tech Central North Carolina State University: Makerspace Fayetteville Public Library: Fab Lab

Makerspace Starter Kit by DesignMakeTeach Congratulations! You are now the proud owner of a Makerspace. The Basic Makerspace Starter Kit includes: MakerspaceWelcomeLetter.pdf MakerspaceStarterKit1.pdf (Sign and free resource list) MiniMakerNotebookv1.pdf The Deluxe Makerspace Starter Kit aka the Gift Version adds either a laser cut or 3D printed makerspace sign. The Workshop Makerspace Starter Kit aka Makerspace in a Bag includes all the previous items plus a 3D printed object, an LED throwie and other maker projects that can fit inside a plastic sandwich bag. The idea of the Makerspace Starter Kit is to reduce the conceptual barrier to entry by changing the mindset from starting a makerspace to strategies for growing a makerspace. MaKey MaKey | Buy Direct (Official Site)