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Making Space for Preschool Makerspaces - Paperback

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Category: Science

What can you add to your early childhood classroom that will immerse children in rich learning, reduce challenging behaviors, and develop confidence as well as critical thinking and problem-solving skills? A makerspace! Filled with colorful photographs taken in real early childhood settings, this book will guide you step-by-step in making a makerspace that invites young children to boldly explore materials and create something only they can imagine. Discover how to: draft a plan and gather materials, set up your makerspace, garner administrator and parent buy-in, focus on goals and support specific skill development, and facilitate children's learning to deepen understanding. Paperback. 152 pages.

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Customer Reviews (4.7 / 5 · 3 reviews)

Zoe F. ★★★★★

I’ve been using the suggested material lists with my class—reducing challenging behaviors has never been easier. My students are more engaged building with loose parts, and the critical thinking prompts really work.

Mia B. ★★★★★

I was pleasantly surprised by how practical the advice is for setting up classroom makerspaces without a big budget. The section on reducing challenging behaviors through hands-on exploration really clicked for me.

Andrew ★★★★☆

The ideas on using makerspaces to calm challenging behaviors are genuinely helpful, and the paperback format makes it easy to flip through during planning time. I just wish it included more photos of actual classroom setups, though the text is solid for a preschool teacher like me.