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Playdough for Everyone

Posted in 4-7, 8-12, Active Learning, AppliedDesignSkillsTechnologies, Elementary & Middle Years, English, Inclusive Practices, K-3, Not Subject Specific, Resource, Secondary | Tagged with create make innovate, hands-on, makerspace, playdough, STEM

Playdough is a tactile educational tool that can be used as a way to incorporate creativity and kinesthetic learning into lessons. It is inexpensive and easy to make using available kitchen ingredients (flour, salt, water & oil). Playdough can be used throughout the curriculum for all ages: it can be an effective form of experiential […]

Merge Cube

Posted in 4-7, 8-12, AR & VR Tools, artSTEAM, engSTEAM, K-3, mathSTEAM, Not Subject Specific, Resource, sciSTEAM, techSTEAM | Tagged with 3D model, 3D printer, ar/vr, augmented reality, games, gamification, hands-on, kinesthetic, math, science, Simulations, STEAM

Merge Cube is an Augmented Reality square that applies realistic graphics and 3D models with which users can engage (available on iOS or Android) using both free and paid apps on a mobile device. Merge Cube, along with available apps, allows users to apply a different interface to their experience. Some apps are simple viewers […]

Take a Break and Make!

Posted in 4-7, AppliedDesignSkillsTechnologies, Blog Posts, Fine Arts, K-3, Not Subject Specific | Tagged with ADST, constructivism, hands-on, make, makerspace, making, multimedia, sandbox session, science

Visit one of our ‘pop up’ mini-makerspaces in the Scarfe Digital Sandbox – Scarfe 155 (Tuesday 12:45 – 2 beginning September 29th & the last Wednesday of each month 12 – 1pm). Explore ways to bring hands-on learning to your classroom through activities that spark imagination through playful exploration and invention. This activity is particularly […]