LESter's Little Makerspace

I am so excited to announce that Lawrenceville Elementary School has received a grant from the Lawrence Township Education Foundation for our first official Makerspace!  The idea of creating a Makerspace developed from my background as a STEM Supervisor.  I started researching ways to incorporate engineering standards into our curriculum as the new Next Generation Science Standards emphasize critical thinking, problem solving, and "tinkering."  I soon became attached to the idea of creating a Makerspace in which students could explore in a collaborative way.  When I became the Principal of LES, it was my goal to establish this space at LES as I know the students would benefit from such a hands-on approach to learning and continue to develop a growth mindset which is also one of my goals.  In collaboration with administration, PTO, staff and students, our ideas took form into a specific plan which included a library "transformation" to house the LES Makerspace.  I look forward to working with all of those interested in making LESter's Little Makerspace a unique and innovative space for students and families to give life to their ideas and interests.  Below is a link to my Makerspace Pinterest page and my Makerspace Pearltrees page.  If this is something that interests you, please reach out to me.  I am still gathering ideas and resources to make this a successful and enjoyable endeavor.
Here is our new Twitter handle: https://twitter.com/LES_lilmakers

https://www.pinterest.com/lockett1155/makerspace/
http://www.pearltrees.com/mnlockett/engineering-makerspace/id13859936