{"id":8854,"date":"2023-12-19T17:29:00","date_gmt":"2023-12-19T22:29:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/teachersfirst.com\/blog\/?p=8854"},"modified":"2023-12-19T17:23:31","modified_gmt":"2023-12-19T22:23:31","slug":"bring-excitement-into-your-classroom-with-low-cost-makerspace-activities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/teachersfirst.org\/blog\/2023\/12\/bring-excitement-into-your-classroom-with-low-cost-makerspace-activities\/","title":{"rendered":"Bring Excitement into your Classroom with Low-Cost Makerspace Activities!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"3. Stocking your makerspace: start with the basics and build up\" width=\"660\" height=\"371\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/q76yHGzfnyM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.slj.com\/story\/how-fair-is-your-maker-space\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.slj.com\/story\/how-fair-is-your-maker-space\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Makerspace<\/a> activities excite and engage students and offer them a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eduporium.com\/blog\/eduporium-weekly-makerspaces-and-mental-health\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.eduporium.com\/blog\/eduporium-weekly-makerspaces-and-mental-health\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">multitude<\/a> of academic and mental health benefits! <a href=\"https:\/\/thatlibrarymediateacher.com\/creating-a-makerspace-with-no-money\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/thatlibrarymediateacher.com\/creating-a-makerspace-with-no-money\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cost<\/a> should never be a barrier to implementation of <a href=\"https:\/\/edtechmagazine.com\/k12\/article\/2016\/09\/5-tips-create-cost-effective-makerspace-quickly\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/edtechmagazine.com\/k12\/article\/2016\/09\/5-tips-create-cost-effective-makerspace-quickly\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">makerspace<\/a> activities in your classroom. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencebuddies.org\/blog\/makerspace-projects\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.slj.com\/story\/cheap-thrills-maker-projects-wont-break-budget\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Low-cost\/no-cost makerspace activities<\/a> are as engaging and exciting for students as higher priced activities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can easily obtain <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/instructionaltechtalk.com\/build-dollar-store-makerspace\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/instructionaltechtalk.com\/build-dollar-store-makerspace\/\" target=\"_blank\">low-cost<\/a> or <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1sIcx-8eG2nzZmhBUCfRyIU39HdP_ap5N\/view\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1sIcx-8eG2nzZmhBUCfRyIU39HdP_ap5N\/view\" target=\"_blank\">no-cost<\/a> makerspace materials! You can <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/carlyandadam.com\/thecarlyandadam\/6-ways-to-get-cheap-or-free-materials-for-your-makerspace-or-stem-lab\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/carlyandadam.com\/thecarlyandadam\/6-ways-to-get-cheap-or-free-materials-for-your-makerspace-or-stem-lab\" target=\"_blank\">collect makerspace materials<\/a> by <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/rediscovercenter.org\/getting-started-with-creative-reuse-materials\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/rediscovercenter.org\/getting-started-with-creative-reuse-materials\/\" target=\"_blank\">recycling materials<\/a> from your home, or by asking teachers, families, and community members to contribute recycled or reused items. <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/teachersareterrific.com\/2015\/08\/15-items-you-need-from-dollar-store-for.html\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/teachersareterrific.com\/2015\/08\/15-items-you-need-from-dollar-store-for.html\" target=\"_blank\">Dollar stores<\/a>, <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/creativereusecenterri.org\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/creativereusecenterri.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">educational recycling centers<\/a>, and the clearance sections of your favorite stores are another great place to obtain <a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplek12.com\/tools-for-student-projects\/47-free-and-cheap-makerspace-supplies\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.simplek12.com\/tools-for-student-projects\/47-free-and-cheap-makerspace-supplies\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">makerspace materials<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teachersfirst.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/2023_DEC_19_LowCost_Makerspace_Activities_Silva.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/teachersfirst.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/2023_DEC_19_LowCost_Makerspace_Activities_Silva-200x300.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8936\" srcset=\"https:\/\/teachersfirst.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/2023_DEC_19_LowCost_Makerspace_Activities_Silva-200x300.png 200w, https:\/\/teachersfirst.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/2023_DEC_19_LowCost_Makerspace_Activities_Silva-683x1024.png 683w, https:\/\/teachersfirst.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/2023_DEC_19_LowCost_Makerspace_Activities_Silva.png 735w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Finding great <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.slj.com\/story\/cheap-thrills-maker-projects-wont-break-budget\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.slj.com\/story\/cheap-thrills-maker-projects-wont-break-budget\" target=\"_blank\">low\/no-cost makerspace projects<\/a> is also easy! There are many sites where you can search for the perfect makerspace project for your classroom. <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/makeitatyourlibrary.org\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/makeitatyourlibrary.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">MakeIt@YourLibrary<\/a> is a site geared toward libraries but contains many projects that are just right for the classroom. <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/makerlessons.weebly.com\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/makerlessons.weebly.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Makerspace Lesson Plans<\/a> is another great resource to search for projects. <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/sites.tufts.edu\/pebl\/2023\/08\/30\/low-cost-engineering-activity-placemats\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/sites.tufts.edu\/pebl\/2023\/08\/30\/low-cost-engineering-activity-placemats\/\" target=\"_blank\">Low cost engineering activity placemats<\/a> are an easy way to bring makerspace projects into your classroom, as each project contains all the information and handouts you need to get started. <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/usergeneratededucation.wordpress.com\/2016\/07\/25\/cardboard-challenges-no-techlow-cost-maker-education\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/usergeneratededucation.wordpress.com\/2016\/07\/25\/cardboard-challenges-no-techlow-cost-maker-education\/\" target=\"_blank\">Cardboard challenges<\/a> are another fun, easy, and inexpensive way to bring making to your classroom. You will be amazed what students can create using recycled cardboard! One of the most famous cardboard challenges is the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.edutopia.org\/blog\/caines-arcade-cardboard-challenge-imagination-foundation-nirvan-mullick\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.edutopia.org\/blog\/caines-arcade-cardboard-challenge-imagination-foundation-nirvan-mullick\" target=\"_blank\">cardboard arcade challenge<\/a>. You can even use <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.steampoweredfamily.com\/no-prep-stem-activities-with-paper\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.steampoweredfamily.com\/no-prep-stem-activities-with-paper\/\" target=\"_blank\">paper<\/a> to produce a wide variety of easy makerspace activities. When you want to step up your makerspace project game, try out easy, low-cost <a href=\"https:\/\/www.exploratorium.edu\/tinkering\/projects\/paper-circuits\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.exploratorium.edu\/tinkering\/projects\/paper-circuits\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">paper circuit challenges<\/a> or this <a href=\"https:\/\/teenlibrariantoolbox.com\/2017\/04\/07\/makerspace-low-tech-low-cost-screenprinting\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/teenlibrariantoolbox.com\/2017\/04\/07\/makerspace-low-tech-low-cost-screenprinting\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">screen printing project<\/a>. Once you start using <a href=\"https:\/\/www.renovatedlearning.com\/2016\/12\/19\/budget-friendly-projects-makerspace\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.renovatedlearning.com\/2016\/12\/19\/budget-friendly-projects-makerspace\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">low\/no-cost makerspace projects<\/a>, your students won&#8217;t be able to get enough!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You won&#8217;t regret trying out these makerspace projects in your classroom! As always, don&#8217;t forget to check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.teachersfirst.com\/search_action.cfm?grade_low=0&amp;grade_high=12&amp;searchtext=makerspace&amp;searchtype=all\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.teachersfirst.com\/search_action.cfm?grade_low=0&amp;grade_high=12&amp;searchtext=makerspace&amp;searchtype=all\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">TeachersFirst resources<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/teachersfirst.com\/blog\/?s=makerspace\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/teachersfirst.com\/blog\/?s=makerspace\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">TeachersFirst blog posts<\/a> for more ideas. Happy making! <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Makerspace activities excite and engage students and offer them a multitude of academic and mental health benefits! Cost should never be a barrier to implementation of makerspace activities in your classroom. 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