Magformers were an inexpensive, fun way to introduce magnets and building interesting shapes. ALL ages enjoyed working with these items and worked together well in pairs. We gave the kids the option of making their own shapes or using the "idea" booklet that was included with the Magformers. Some of the more difficult designs involved creating a flat object first, then pulling up on the middle Magformer and letting all the other magnets click into place -- really fun and an aha moment for the kids!
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Ginna HillI'm the librarian at Fern Bluff Elementary. We're piloting a Maker Space in the library this year. Maker Spaces, STEAM labs and fab labs are popping up in schools across the country. Maker Spaces provide hands-on, creative ways to encourage students to design, experiment, build and invent as they deeply engage in science, engineering and tinkering.I'm going to share what works and what doesn't. Archives
May 2017
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