Maker Education

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.

Origami, the ancient art of paper folding, has applications in the modern-day classroom for teaching geometry, thinking skills, fractions, problem solving, and fun science.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

High school teachers can support engagement and innovation with STEAM and career-focused activities that tap into students’ curiosity.

Puppet-based learning teaches students design thinking, growth mindset, writing, how to work in sharable media, and how to approach learning without fear. Plus, it's fun!