Maker Projects for Kids Who Love sports SarAH leVEte Crabtree Publishing Company www crabtreebooks com
Get in the Game Sports are good for fun fitness and friends Taking part in sports improves physical and mental strength and resilience Some people play team sports to win But more often than not taking part is what counts Sports present individual challenges whether it is working as a team or pushing your body to new limits The MAkeR mOVemENt The maker movement is all about trying new things and creating new possibilities Use your imagination practical skills and sense of adventure to apply your maker spirit to your favorite sports Collaborate with your friends and visit a local makerspace to come up with and share new ideas and approaches to sports Play it and own it Join in any sport to stretch your body and to challenge the limits of what you believe you can do 4
BeInG a MAkeR Makers are willing to take risks and understand that failure is an important part of the process Makers are persistent and do not give up easily Makers are resourceful They look for materials and inspiration in unlikely places Makers take on responsibility They enjoy working on projects that can help others Makers support each other and feel positive They believe that small things can make an important difference in the world All of these qualities are important to remember while participating in any sport When you take up a sport it can take time to master new techniques Learning new skills with friends is a great way to get started SafETy FirSt Sports involve physical activity that is good for your health It is a good idea to get a health check from your doctor before starting a sport especially if you have any injuries or medical concerns Some sports require specific skills before you can start such as learning how to swim before hitting the pool on your own If you are adapting a sport ask a responsible adult to make sure it is safe Be a Maker You do not even need equipment other than your body and enthusiasm for sports Run jog twist shuffle jump or turn how many ways can you use your body for sports 5
