So much of a young student’s life is scripted. They are told what to do, how to do it, and when it needs to be done. Often times, if the child isn’t able to produce what is asked of them, they start to feel unsuccessful.
The faculty and staff of Charlotte Country Day School, with the help of capital raised from their ongoing Forefront Campaign, saw the need to bring an environment to the school that would allow students’ creativity to flow freely.
Makerspace, a hands-on learning space in the Hance Lower School Learning Center, has far exceeded the expectations that anyone could have imagined. Students in Junior Kindergarten through 4th grade have been able to utilize this innovative room since it was introduced a year ago.
“We don’t like to think of this as another classroom,” Tim Moxley, Makerspace Educational Technologist says. “We like for students to think of…
