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Great article and image of cardboard attachments: Art of Ed Why I think this is important: When we build by hand we see our ideas immediately. We are able to correct, fix, make modifications and share our ideas. I think when we start off with few variables we are able to really learn what works and what doesn't. Here are some of my favorite things you need to start building: EK Success Heavy Duty Punch, 1/8-Inch Circle This is great for making small holes for brads and other connections. Tacky Glue Pens- Set of 24 (Item # TACKYPEN) Tacky glue pens are great for precision gluing. Tacky is a great adhesive for cardboard, cardstock and fabric. Bauxko 8" x 10" Chipboard Pads, 22 Pt, 50 Pack (CBP810-50)This is thin enough to cut with scissors and strong enough to create and make precision ideas and creations. (Otherwise, use recycled cracker or cereal boxes.) Iuhan 50 PCS Clear Sewing Craft Quilt Binding Plastic Clips Clamps Pack Clamps to hold your creations in place while they dry. Uhu Stic Permanent Blue Application Glue StickThis glue is the best (in my opinion). It goes on blue so kids understand where they put it. It is great for cardstock (not so great for chipboard). Acco Plated Brass Fasteners, 100 CountBrads help make ideas move!
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Missy Tisher
2/15/2017 01:05:46 pm
I went to your METC presentation. Love your ideas. I have a small maker space in my library media center ... can you give me some ideas how to incorporate this more in the library? I have done "build a character " from a book and then after reading certain books they built "tooth fairy traps." I just need some more fun / innovative ways to use it in the library! Thank you . Please email me back! :)
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Angee Turner
2/16/2017 05:01:07 pm
Missy, Do you have pictures of the anchor charts/posters showing the different ways to manipulate paper that were shown? I wasn't able to photograph them after the presentation yesterday.
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Rebecca
2/16/2017 05:16:26 pm
I am going to post this now. The link in the top of the blog post will bring you to an article. If you scroll down you will see the chart that inspired the one that we made. :)
Rebecca
2/16/2017 05:15:20 pm
Hi Missy! Thanks for your comment. I would start with what you want your students to learn. Could you connect the literature to their own lives? Maybe (brainstorming here) you could ask them to build something that would help a character in their book? Or, in a 3D piece show the beginning, middle and end of the story. (this is like clay story pots). If I come up with more ideas, I will share! I hope this helps in the meantime.
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Theresa Reando
2/26/2017 05:44:25 pm
I was at your METC presentation and LOVE IT! I would love to get a copy of your presentation and your list of items that you used. We are asking for a makerspace/STEM to be added to the Computer Lab/ Library for next year. You have some wonderful ideas. Please email me. Thank you.
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