Updated October 2, 2016
Makerspace Resources
Library Makers – makerspace projects, ideas and resources
Pinterest Library Makerspaces – ideas
Lego Engineering – “aim of this site is to inspire and support teachers to go beyond the basics in bringing LEGO-based engineering to all students.”
Makeitatyourlibrary – “links to dozens of maker activities and projects for libraries”
Scratch – M.I.T. – software to design interactive stories, games, and animations
Squishy Circuits – “goal of the project is to design tools and activities which allow kids of all ages to create circuits and explore electronics using play dough”
3D Printer
MakerBot Thingiverse
– you can download files of 3D objects to print on your 3D printer
Tinkercad – free online 3D design software
Crochet
Simple Illustrated Crochet Instructions – from mishmashknits.wordpress.com
How to make a flower bookmark – YouTube video
RainbowCrochetKids – general introduction to crocheting, followed by a series of short videos on different crochet stitches
Coding
code.org – contains lots of resources & project ideas
James Dyson Foundation – free curriculum materials, project ideas and videos
Science Buddies – “award-winning program featuring science project ideas”
ScienceNetLinks – “provides endless tools and ideas related to science…explore tools section for hands-on science activities, interactives, and other resources”
Illuminations – provides math-related interactives & tools