You can’t underestimate the power of a good classroom makerspace.
“It’s one of the best ways to promote growth mindset,” says Olivia Reep, makerspace educator at Faubion School in Portland, Oregon. “You are going to fail in makerspace; it’s just part of the process. But kids can learn that it’s not a stopping point. It’s a learning opportunity.”
Reep runs a dedicated makerspace classroom for grades PK–8 at Faubion. She acknowledges how amazing it is to have the space and resources for a full-fledged makerspace, but she also believes that it’s possible to create something similar, regardless of your space or budget.
“I believe [that] you can start a makerspace with almost anything,” Reep says. “If you have a set of hot glue guns and some scissors, that’s enough. A good space is more about how you arrange the projects—not the tools you have.”
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