Posts by Sam Patterson
7 steps for Inspiring Creativity in Young Makers
Keeping My Assumptions in Check In my STEAMspace at Echo Horizon school, we support empowered innovative learners by asking students to make many of their own decisions, even with our youngest makers. When I started teaching my youngest students I had to keep my own assumptions in check and make sure I was giving them…
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In my Makerspace, I get to work with grades PreK-6. This means that each week I am prepping for a wide range of abilities and interests, and I work hard to make sure my youngest makers get lessons that are just as amazing as my most mature students. Don’t dumb down ideas for younger kids,…
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Creativity is a teachable skill: Where ideas come from
Ideas are for everybody. We all have them. In my workshop train kids to find their best ideas every day, and during summer camp we do it all day long. You might think that creativity is special or magic, or the province of a few “the creatives.” Many people in my life have felt this…
Read Full PostWhat Makes Summer Camp Amazing For Students of All Ages?
What makes Summer Camp so special for both teachers and students? Learn what goes into creating a memorable experience and why you can do it too!
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