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5 Reasons I Want My Kids to Be Makers

5 Reasons I Want My Kids to Be Makers | Young Makers | Scoop.it

1. Making creates authentic experiences for learning.


2. Making deepens social and emotional skills. 


3. Making is not just limited to science, tech, engineering or math (STEM).


4. Making teaches kids how to fail. 


5. Making is accessible to anyone.


Learn more:



http://gustmees.wordpress.com/2014/08/24/coding-a-new-trend-in-education-and-a-big-responsibility/


http://gustmees.wordpress.com/2014/08/20/maker-space-a-new-trend-in-education-and-a-big-responsibility/




Via Gust MEES
Cammie Dunaway's insight:

  Heres to less consuming and more making!

Well Connected Mom's curator insight, October 17, 2014 12:21 PM

Some great resources at the bottom of this article for your kids to learn code. #STEM

Monica S Mcfeeters's curator insight, October 17, 2014 4:25 PM

Are your kids makers?

AnnC's curator insight, October 17, 2014 9:51 PM

So many of my student like to keep their hands and/or bodies moving.  They become engaged .

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Maker Space In Education Series… 10 Sites To Start Making In The Classroom

Maker Space In Education Series… 10 Sites To Start Making In The Classroom | Young Makers | Scoop.it
  Welcome back and I sure hope you enjoyed the last article of  20 Reasons for Maker Space in Education.  I hope you enjoy this post as I highlight 10 sites to possible help you to get Making ...

Via Tom D'Amico (@TDOttawa)
Cammie Dunaway's insight:

Good list of Maker resource sites for kids

Lindsay Burke's curator insight, August 4, 2014 3:33 PM

Thinking of creating a Maker Space in your classroom? Check out this article that includes useful links to help you get started!

Gust MEES's curator insight, August 19, 2014 6:35 PM

Learn more:


http://www.scoop.it/t/21st-century-learning-and-teaching/?tag=makerspace