September 29, 2022
ORANGEVILLE, ON — Spencer Avenue Elementary School has developed a space where students can create, tinker and play.
The makerspace that staff and students developed in their library is where science, technology, engineering, arts, and math (S.T.E.A.M.) skills develop and grow. The purpose of the Makerspace is that students engaging with it will wonder, design, test, build and gain confidence at exploring problems.
The inspiration for the Makerspace was for students to participate in play-based learning, “We think of play-based learning as a kindergarten thing. In reality, play-based learning is something that is enjoyed by all age groups,” said Sandra McLarnon, Spencer Ave ES Librarian.
For the Makerspace project, the staff at Spencer Ave ES partnered with Engineers of Tomorrow – a charitable organization that runs programs that help Canadian youth…
