Mobile Makerspaces

I would consider our mobile makerspace project a success at both the Middle School and Mindess School!  I had a blast watching our students interact, collaborate, and literally "make" things.  The excitement on the younger students' faces when they could problem solve combined with the excitement on the older students' faces when they could tell that they offered a helping hand was inspiring.  I hope that all students felt inspired and motivated to continue to be involved and creative next year.

In my continual research and Googling of makerspace projects, I came across some interesting mobile ideas I wanted to share.  I found a few other schools who have embraced the mobile makerspace concept, usually in the form of carts that can be moved around schools.  I liked this particular school's model because they have a presentation element- what a great way for students across districts to potentially connect!

Another idea I came across was the idea of a makerspace truck!  This innovative and mobile idea allows students to come aboard into a makerspace world on a truck or van.  I absolutely love this concept and think students would find it just as fun.  Here is one truck, which they call a "Geekbus," and here is another example of a STEAM truck.

Looking forward to see where our project goes next!

Students Having Fun!

We started our second Mobile Makerspace program last week. This time we moved our program to the local 3-5 elementary school. Our goal was similar: Introduce young students to circuits. We had ten girls and ten boys show up on day one, as well as our five Makerspace Mentors (high school volunteer leaders) and our adult supervisor.


I could tell you how well it went, and how amazing the students all were, but instead I will let you read it from the email of one of our Mentors...