Making Space for Preschool Makerspaces - Softcover

Marx-Mackerley MS, Robin; Byington PhD, Dr Teresa A; Wright Med, Sarah E; Peshlakai Med, Cathryn L

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0876599129 ISBN 13: 9780876599129

Publisher: Gryphon House, 2021

Synopsis

What can you add to your early childhood classroom that will immerse children in rich learning, reduce challenging behaviors, and develop confidence as well as critical thinking
and problem-solving skills? A makerspace!

Filled with colorful photographs taken in real early childhood settings, this book will guide you step-by-step in making a makerspace that invites young children to boldly explore materials and create something only they can imagine. Discover how to:

- Draft a plan and gather materials
- Set up your makerspace
- Garner administrator and parent buy-in
- Focus on goals and support specific skill development
- Facilitate children's learning to deepen understanding

About this title

About the Author

Teresa A. Byington, PhD, is a 20-year professional-learning veteran with deep experience as a facilitator, trainer, speaker, and professor. She is currently a professor and specialist in early childhood education for the University of Nevada Cooperative Extension. She has been published in numerous peer-reviewed journals, including Young Children, Young Exceptional Children, and The Reading Teacher. Dr. Byington earned her PhD from the University of Nevada-Las Vegas in special education with an emphasis in early childhood education.

Edition details

• Publisher: Gryphon House
• Publication date: 2021
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0876599129
• ISBN 13: 9780876599129
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 152