Wedges in My Makerspace

Wedges in My Makerspace book cover — by Tim Miller and Rebecca Sjonger

Wedges in My Makerspace — page 1 — YOU CAN BE A MAKER Do you know what it means to be a maker Makers dream up new ways to do tasks or solve problems They find new ways to reuse everyday items and try new and exciting experiments Do you think up creative ideas you can’t wait to try If so this book is for you The following projects will inspire your creativity from creating a boat to finding new ways to finish chores Teamwork Makers often team up to share their skills and supplies Working in a group also leads to more ideas and points of view This sparks creativity Makerspaces are places where makers work together Some communities have makerspaces in places such as schools or local libraries You could also set up your own makerspace and invite some friends to join you 4

Wedges in My Makerspace — page 2 — A new way of learning There is no right or wrong way to make something Makers know that 3 The only limit is your imagination 3 Every idea or question even ones that seem silly could lead to something amazing 3 Each team member adds value to a project 3 Things do not always go as planned This is part of being a maker Challenges help us think creatively 5

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