Maker Education

Books that inspire students to turn materials like cardboard, wood, and fabric scraps into feats of engineering and resourcefulness.

By turning a plain old hallway into a destination that every class visits regularly to tinker and play, a school made limited resources go further and saw student enthusiasm soar.

Makerspaces build students’ cognitive abilities while fostering independence, perseverance, and self-regulation.

When kids collaborated on making a sensory path for their school, what started as an occupational therapy zone became a welcoming, playful space that benefited all students.

Combining science and literature can help students engage more deeply with both subjects.

A school district uses monthly missions in its design studios to increase student and teacher engagement and foster self-directed learning.

An approach to defining and designing the right space for your school.

Hallway bulletin boards are often created by teachers, but giving students more control nurtures their sense of belonging.

Third graders designed a makerspace for their school. Then they got their budget approved and built it.

Turning abstract concepts like symbolism and imagery into 3D representations develops deeper understanding and engagement.

By designing learning experiences with a wide variety of loose parts, teachers make room for conversations—and relationships—to flourish.

All points of arts integration -- from benefits and implementation to linking the arts with core curriculum -- are covered in this roundup of useful Edutopia blog posts, articles, and videos.

A collection of ideas to consider as you work to fuel your students’ curiosity.

Mobile greenhouses, art studios, and makerspaces are traveling to underserved kids across the nation—salvaging vulnerable school programs and leveling the playing field to access.

Successfully launching a school makerspace includes community buy-in, generating a student buzz, finding cheap or free resources, and building maker activities into the curriculum.