1st Edition

Social-Emotional Learning Using Makerspaces and Passion Projects Step-by-Step Projects and Resources for Grades 3-6

By Julie Darling Copyright 2022
156 Pages 72 B/W Illustrations
by Prufrock Press

154 Pages 72 B/W Illustrations
by Prufrock Press

156 Pages 72 B/W Illustrations
by Prufrock Press

Social-Emotional Learning Using Makerspaces and Passion Projects is chock-full of meaningful projects that educators can use to teach social-emotional skills in grades 3-6. The projects show students how to create a digital calming room, prototype an inclusive playground, and make recycled cards with paper circuits to spread kindness. They also teach young makers how to focus on... Read more

1. Use Cardboard to Build Community 2. Use Paper to Spread Kindness and Raise Awareness 3. Use Fabric to Help Others in Your Community 4. Share our Stories and Learn about others through Audio and Video Production 5. Facilitate Passion Projects 6. Fund and Supply Your Makerspace 7. Management, Trainings and Volunteers

Biography

Julie Darling is the Founder of Growing Makerspace, LLC and the Media Specialist at the A2 STEAM school in Ann Arbor, MI. She built a makerspace for kids from the ground up and has taught kids technology and maker activities for over 17 years. You can follow her on her website: https://growingmakerspace.com/