The cart comes with almost 15,000 different components that can support just about any maker project a child’s imagination could dream up. ‘MAKER’ Framework in that it not only allows for mobility, but also in that it fosters open-ended exploration and has a low-barrier of entry. So, without further ado, we present to you our Top Ten Makerspace Favorites of 2016! Our hope is that you get some ideas of products for your makerspace that can help you do this. Although makerspaces are possible on any budget and amazing maker activities can be done with just cardboard or recyclable items, there is value to moving beyond just those things, as pointed out in this article by the great Sylvia Martinez. This list of ours includes our favorite items from this year, but it is still important that you use the Framework to uncover what materials, supplies and resources work best for your unique makerspaces. All of the items on our list are aligned to the Worlds of Making ‘MAKER’ Framework, which serves as a guide for choosing the right products for your makerspace. With so many amazing makerspace products now flooding the market, it was an incredibly difficult task to narrow our favorites down to just 10. Our list for 2016 reflects that same philosophy. We strongly believe that makerspaces should be unique learning environments that encourages tinkering, play, and open-ended exploration for all. Once driven by STEM and makerspace in a box type of kits, we are seeing much more of an emphasis on open-ended exploration and stocking makerspaces with materials that foster that. Based on the responses to that Padlet, we noticed an important shift in Maker Education. We have spent the year scouring maker products to Padlet that highlighted some of their favorites. With the success of last year’s post on the Top Ten Makerspace Favorites of 2015, we are excited to announce this year’s list.
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