Students are getting creative in a brand-new learning lab at Lee Elementary School in Canby. Whether it be programming robots, connecting circuits or building with Play-doh, school officials say there’s hands-on learning fun for all ages in the new makerspace.
“Makerspaces are creative zones where students have the ability to explore, invent, troubleshoot, collaborate and take risks,” said Natalie Becher, the district instructional technology support specialist who took the lead in selecting supplies for the new space.
The large, flexible learning room boasts modern circular light fixtures along with windows and doors so students and the community can see the fun learning occurring inside the classroom.
There are tackable surfaces, pegboards and whiteboards. There are sinks and counter space for project work and specialty…
