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A Trip To #Maker Heaven

A Trip To #Maker Heaven

Last week I rang up my dad to see if he wanted to go to Harbor Freight with me.  I wanted to browse for some new additions to my Maker Toolbag, so that one day it will be as awesome as @davezirk‘s Bag Of Holding.  We spent about an hour puttering in the store as...
My 3D Printing Toolkit…So Far

My 3D Printing Toolkit…So Far

My friend Michelle was trying out a new 3D printer today and broadcasting via Periscope, and I ended up watching for a little bit and answering questions she had.  One of those questions was about what I have in my 3D printer toolkit.  I keep a little Rubbermaid tub...
3D Printing Fun

3D Printing Fun

As we begin to wrap up the school year, my 4th and 6th graders are finishing up their 3D design projects and getting ready to print.  In the meantime, I have succumbed to the allure of 3D printing and purchased my own printer for home use.  While I admit the main...
STEM Lab Organization

STEM Lab Organization

I’ve been talking at a lot of conferences lately about STEM labs and Makerspaces, and as a result I often get questions about storage and organization.  Obviously, your situation may vary based on your space, but here is what has worked for me so far. Portable...
Cheer Up, Buttercup!

Cheer Up, Buttercup!

Between evil allergies, migraines, and PARCC EOY testing, this has not been the greatest week.  I usually try to stay upbeat, but the triple whammy this week has had me feeling tired and cranky.  Thankfully, just when I needed it most, my friend Laurie shared this...