How Makerspaces Spark Student Creativity
Reading Time: 2 minutesDid you know that makerspaces in kindergarten classrooms can significantly boost children’s creativity and self-efficacy? A 2025 study found that kids aged 5–6 demonstrated enhanced creative thinking and confidence when engaging in makerspace activities. These creative learning hubs — full of tools, materials, and freedom — enable students to explore ideas, experiment, and learn through […]
Makey Makey Workshop
Reading Time: < 1 minuteSpells Writing Lab hosted a lively Makey Makey workshop, where students combined creativity, technology, and teamwork to bring their games to life. The session built on the participants’ earlier work in storyboarding and designing games in Gamestar Mechanic, serving as an exciting extension of their projects. For the facilitator, it was the first large-scale workshop, […]
The State of Digital Badging at the Free Library
Reading Time: 4 minutesOne of the great things about working for Maker Jawn is watching learning happen in spontaneous, and oftentimes surprising ways. The self-directed nature of the program allows kids to take ideas further than we mentors would have ever imagined, or to totally new places altogether. But as of now, there’s been no way to officially […]