Simply put, a "makerspace" is a place for people to make things. With the growing popularity of DIY shows and Maker Fairs across the country, it's no surprise that progressive educators have found a way to connect this to teaching. This is really nothing new, but more of a redesigned shop class with a twist. It's sort of a mix of art, science, wood shop, combined together where students can solve problems, innovate and experiment. While working on projects, students practice 21st century skills such as creativity, problem solving, persistence and collaboration.
In Kindergarten, children learn through hands-on experiences. Science, language arts, reading, math, art, music, social studies, health, and physical education are all part of our integrated curriculum. The Kindergarten program is designed to stretch the muscles and minds of young children. Children are always learning and developing! Drawing, hammering or working with play-dough develops the use of arm and hand muscles. When building with blocks, there is a need for children to consider size, proportion and number, which will later help make math seem more sensible. Children learn through play. Kindergarten children are naturally curious about the world around them. As a child investigates and experiments, simple concepts will be formed about the world, which provide the groundwork for scientific learning.
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