We are SO over-the-moon excited to share that our Maker Shop furniture design for Makerspaces is now being sold through our partnership with Cooper Systems in Oklahoma City and is officially available for preorder!! What started out as the perfect vision and original design by my amazing husband, ... read more
So You Want to Start a Makerspace?
My most frequently asked question in emails and blog posts is how to start, schedule, and manage an elementary Makerspace. I've had a Maker area for K-2nd Grade in my classroom for the past five years, and for almost two years, my room has served as a full blown Makerspace for two days per week, ... read more
DIY Maker Tree
This year, I spent a tad bit too much time on Pinterest and came across several varieties of wooden Christmas trees that I thought would be absolutely PERFECT for my classroom! I asked...(ahem, begged)...my incredibly talented husband, Andy, to build one for my Makerspace, and of course, he got to ... read more
Robotics Made EASY
I'll be 100% honest. Five years ago, the concept of Robotics at the early childhood level scared me to death. Truthfully, the concept of Coding did too. And I've always considered myself a pretty "techy" teacher. But not THAT techy, right?! What I very quickly realized is that coding is the ... read more
The Coolest Bot on the Block
*This post was sponsored by Sphero. As a gifted resource coordinator for early childhood students, the opinions are completely my own based on my experiences.* You know it's gonna be a great day in Mrs. Brown's class when I'm almost more excited than my students! This week in second grade, we ... read more
