KEY POINTS Find funding for your program. Design your program to fit your school’s needs and budget. Plan hands-on activities that encourage creativity. Advertise your program […]

KEY POINTS Adapt classroom material. Make meaningful and fun activities. Get creative with technology. When students spend the summer disconnected from the classroom, they can often […]

KEY POINTS Determine the space’s purpose and goals. Find the perfect spot and design. Buy needed materials. Begin implementing your makerspace. Incorporating STEM into the classroom […]

KEY POINTS Make the safety rules clear. Keep things organized. Know emergency procedures for technology malfunctions. Makerspaces are places where creativity and innovation thrive. They should […]

KEY POINTS Label all bins and group similar items together. Keep tools used most often easily accessible. Plan lesson materials in advance. Space and organization are […]

KEY POINTS Make it fun, engaging, and hands-on. Involve the community. Provide professional development opportunities for library staff and educators. The number of STEM careers is […]

KEY POINTS Use fun extracurricular STEM opportunities to engage and educate the public. Invest in free resources to expand access to the community. Encourage collaboration among […]

KEY POINTS Create a makerspace. Invest in digital devices and digital content. Turn your library into an effective research hub. As technology becomes more prevalent in […]

KEY POINTS Know the real-world applications of robots. Understand why robots are ideal tools for teaching coding and computer science. Find the right robot for your […]