Empowering Young Makers: A Dynamic MakerSpace for Creative Exploration
Help me give my students essential MakerSpace supplies like paper plates, spoons, and pipe cleaners to foster their creativity and provide them with the tools they need for hands-on learning activities.
This project is part of the Black History Month celebration because it supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of the students are Black.
My Project
Our students are bursting with creativity and curiosity, and this project will help us nurture those traits in our new K-4 MakerSpace, opening in the Fall. We aim to provide them with essential supplies like paper plates, plastic spoons, pipe cleaners, and more to fuel their imaginations and give them hands-on opportunities to explore the world of STEAM.
The goal is to create an engaging environment where students can experiment with different materials, learn to collaborate, and build innovative projects that represent their unique perspectives.
With these supplies, they can craft, tinker, and problem-solve in a supportive, resource-rich setting that encourages them to think like creators and engineers.
Our students are special because they embrace challenges with open minds and boundless determination. They deserve access to a MakerSpace that celebrates their potential and offers them a platform to transform their ideas into reality.
This project will provide the essential tools for them to explore, learn, and grow, empowering them to achieve more than they ever thought possible.
Lakeshore Maker Space Plastic Tubing Pack
• Lakeshore Learning Materials
$29.99
4
$119.96
Mini Hot Glue Gun Set for Class Project, Small Glue Gun Kids Hot Melt Arts Craft DIY Glue Gun for Crafts School DIY Arts Home Quick Repairs (Multicolored 8 Pieces)
• Amazon Business
$28.99
4
$115.96
Get Out! Magnifying Glasses for Classroom - 6 Pack Shatterproof Hand Held Magnifying Glass for Students with Stand- Preschool Class Set of Lightweight Plastic Plant Leaf and Insect Magnifier Glass
• Amazon Business
$22.99
5
$114.95
MAGNA-TILES Classic 100-Piece Magnetic Construction Set, The ORIGINAL Magnetic Building Brand
• Amazon Business
$111.03
1
$111.03
Ziploc Storage Bags, Gallon, Box of 250
• School Specialty
$54.67
2
$109.34
Torlam 131 PCS Base Ten Blocks for Math - Place Value Blocks, Plastic Base 10 Math Manipulatives 1st Grade, Math Counters, Number Blocks, Math Cubes, Counting Cubes for Kids Math
• Amazon Business
Coodoo Upgraded Magnetic Blocks 138PCS Magnetic Building Tiles STEM Toys for 3+ Year Old Boys and Girls Learning by Playing Games for Toddlers Kids Compatible with Major Brands Building Blocks
• Amazon Business
$39.99
2
$79.98
Scotch Magic Tape with Dispenser, Invisible, 3/4 in x 650 in, 6 Tape Rolls, Clear, Home Office and Back to School Supplies
• Quill.com
$16.73
4
$66.92
Surebonder Cool Shot Mini Glue Gun Glue Sticks - Pkg of 40
• Blick Art Materials
$6.17
10
$61.70
School Health Non-Sterile Cotton Ball, Medium, Pack of 2000
• School Specialty
$25.79
2
$51.58
KTOJOY 100Pcs Jumbo Wooden Craft Sticks Popsicle Stick 6” Long x 3/4”Wide Treat Ice Pop for DIY Crafts，Home Art Projects, Classroom Supplies
• Amazon Business
$4.99
10
$49.90
Sulyn Clubhouse Crafts Pony Beads, Assorted Colors, Set of 2300
• School Specialty
$24.74
2
$49.48
500 Colored Tissue Paper Bulk for Gift Bags, 50 Multicolor Tissue Paper for Gift Wrapping, 20x29 cm Rainbow Tissue Paper for Decorative Art Crafts Festival Decorations DIY Flower Pom Pom
• Amazon Business
$11.99
4
$47.96
348 Pipe Cleaners Plus 48 Googly Eyes - Colored Chenille Stems for Kids Craft - Fuzzy Stems in 29 Colors
• Amazon Business
$11.37
4
$45.48
Master FAB Cotton Fabric by The Yard for Sewing DIY Crafting Fashion Design (Baby Pink Solid-1y*1pcs)
• Amazon Business
$9.99
4
$39.96
Craftzilla Colored Masking Tape – 11 Roll Multi Pack – 825 Feet x 1 Inch of Colorful Craft Tape – Vibrant Rainbow Colored Painters Tape – Great for Arts & Crafts, Labeling and Color-Coding
• Amazon Business
$19.45
2
$38.90
Uncoated Paper Plates - 9" Dia, Pkg of 250
• Blick Art Materials
$18.99
2
$37.98
Tecmisse 1200 PCS Ruled Index Cards, 3x5 Inches Colorful Index Cards, Heavy Colored Note Cards, Study Cards for School, Learning, Memo Scratch Pad, 6 Colors Notecards
• Amazon Business
Scotch Heavy Duty Packing Tape with Dispenser, 1.88" x 22.2 yds., Clear, 6/Pack (142-6)
• Quill.com
$16.73
2
$33.46
Lakeshore Dominoes
• Lakeshore Learning Materials
$32.99
1
$32.99
10 Assorted African Print Fabric Pieces, Fat Eighth Fabric Bundle, African Fabric for Quilting | Ankara Fabric Craft Supplies for Face Fabric Make Mask Wb166
• Amazon Business
$15.50
2
$31.00
Scotch Magic Tape, Invisible, 3/4 in x 800 in, 6 Tape Rolls, Clear, Refill, Home Office and Back to School Classroom Supplies
• Quill.com
60" Wide Premium 100% Cotton Fabric by The Yard - Red
• Amazon Business
$13.95
2
$27.90
60" Wide Premium 100% Cotton Fabric by The Yard - Navy Blue
• Amazon Business
$13.95
2
$27.90
60" Wide Premium 100% Cotton Fabric by The Yard - Black
• Amazon Business
$13.95
2
$27.90
60" Wide Premium 100% Cotton Fabric by The Yard - White
• Amazon Business
$13.95
2
$27.90
If You Care 100% Recycled Aluminum Foil - 50 FT
• Amazon Business
$6.29
4
$25.16
MONCOM Cotton Swabs 500 Count Double Round Thick Tips | Biodegradable & Organic Strong Wooden Sticks Cotton Swabs For Ears | Firm Qtips cotton swabs | Natural Cotton Buds, 3 inch, One Small box
• Amazon Business
$5.99
4
$23.96
TOAOB 1900pcs 1 Inch Assorted Pom Poms with 100pcs Wiggle Googly Eyes Multicolor Large Art and Crafts Pompoms Balls for DIY Art Crafts Decorations
• Amazon Business
$23.26
1
$23.26
Red Heart Super Saver Yarn Super Craft Kit Pastels, with 12 Pack of 50g/1.7 oz. 4 Medium Worsted Yarn for Knitting & Crocheting, 12 Colors, Perfect for Chunky Sweaters, Blankets, Amigurumi
• Amazon Business
$19.99
1
$19.99
Red Heart Super Saver Yarn Super Craft Kit Brights, with 12 Pack of 50g/1.7 oz. 4 Medium Worsted Yarn for Knitting & Crocheting, 12 Colors, Perfect for Chunky Sweaters, Blankets, Amigurumi
• Amazon Business
$19.99
1
$19.99
Red Heart Super Saver Yarn Super Craft Kit America, with 12 Pack of 50g/1.7 oz. 4 Medium Worsted Yarn for Knitting & Crocheting, 12 Colors, Perfect for Chunky Sweaters, Blankets, Amigurumi
• Amazon Business
$19.99
1
$19.99
Red Heart Super Saver Super Yarn Craft Kit for Crochet & Knitting & Amigurumi Projects
• Amazon Business
$19.99
1
$19.99
Red Heart Super Saver Yarn Super Craft Kit Gradients, with 12 Pack of 50g/1.7 oz. 4 Medium Worsted Yarn for Knitting & Crocheting, 12 Colors, Perfect for Chunky Sweaters, Blankets, Amigurumi
• Amazon Business
$19.43
1
$19.43
Staples 3" x 5" Index Cards, Blank, White, 500/Pack (TR51010)
• Quill.com
$9.71
2
$19.42
5000 Pcs Metallic Twist Ties 10 Colors Twist Tie 4" Bread Ties Twist Ties for Bags Foil Twist Ties Bag Ties Colorful Twist Ties for Party Gift Wrapping Bags Cellophane Treat Bags Bread Candy Bags
• Amazon Business
$15.99
1
$15.99
TOAOB 950pcs 1 Inch Assorted Pom Poms Multi Color Fuzzy Pompoms Balls Art Supplies with Wiggle Eyes for DIY Crafts Decorations
• Amazon Business
$14.25
1
$14.25
Oxford Index Cards, 500 Pack, 3x5 Index Cards, Ruled on Front, Blank on Back, White, 5 Packs of 100 Shrink Wrapped Cards (40176)
• Amazon Business
$5.73
2
$11.46
DSTELIN Binder Clips Paper Clamps Assorted Sizes 100 Count (Black), X Large, Large, Medium, Small, X Small and Micro, 6 Sizes in One Pack, Meet Your Different Using Needs.
• Amazon Business
$6.99
1
$6.99
Scotch Desktop Tape Dispenser, 1 Dispenser, Black, Home Office and Back to School Supplies for College and Classrooms
• Quill.com
$6.29
1
$6.29
Materials cost
$2,563.35
Vendor shipping charges
$63.01
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$38.45
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$2,694.81
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