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K-12 Maker Project Workshops Summer 2025

Spend a day at MIT with K-12 Maker experts learning digital fabrication (3D printers, laser cutters, Cricut cutters), electronics, physical computing or handcrafting tools and techniques through fun, engaging Maker projects that you can adapt to use in your classes.
Workshops run June 23rd - June 26th.

Lock in your summer PD plans now - registration is open!
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From the Make: Live stage at Maker Faire Bay Area -
​Adaptable Maker Projects in Academic Classrooms

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Get Making!

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Explore our growing collection of adaptable project tutorials using basic and advanced Maker tools.

Why Make?

Lightning by Raptors Collective from NounProject.com
Energize any academic subject with student-focused
​Maker projects.
 Empower by Adrien Coquet from NounProject.com
Empower your students with skills in critical thinking, problem- solving, collaboration, and communication.
Idea by Maxim Kulikov from NounProject.com
Inspire your students to experiment, iterate, and become self-directed learners.​
3d Printer by Desireé Bolívar from NounProject.com
Learn to use digital fabrication, coding, electronics, and handcrafting ​effectively in your classroom.

Professional Development for your school or district

Tailored training and coaching to design and deliver meaningful, engaging Maker projects
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​Maker Projects

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Inspiration and teacher tools for creating your own Maker projects for K-12 academic classes.

Instructables

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We develop and publish comprehensive Instructables geared towards K-12 Maker educators, but enjoyable (and doable!) by anyone.

Maker Tools

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  • Choose the right software, tools, and materials for your space
  • Downloadable charts
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Run a Makerspace

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  • Organize and run your own Makerspace
  • Best practices to foster safety, communication, collaboration, student ownership, and play
  • Follow a step-by-step guide to set up yours

Webinars

K-12 Maker Project Tutorial Webinars - Light-up acrylic art, Thursday April 14, 4-5pm, Clothespin Characters, Wednesday April 27, 4-5pm, Paper Lanterns, Tuesday May 10, 4-5pm
Watch recordings and get resources from our K-12 Maker project tutorial webinars. Kind of like a live Instructable - we will take you through the tools, materials, and techniques needed to create these adaptable Maker starter projects that you can use in your classroom.​

PD Workshops at MIT

K-12 Maker Project Tutorial Webinars - Light-up acrylic art, Thursday April 14, 4-5pm, Clothespin Characters, Wednesday April 27, 4-5pm, Paper Lanterns, Tuesday May 10, 4-5pm
Join the K-12 Maker experts on campus at MIT for hands-on project workshops.

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For decades before the dawn of the Maker movement, the Edgerton Center has been a home for Makers: collaborative, playful, experiential learners who believe everyone should have access to the tools for building a better world. We began by supporting MIT students as they came together and learned how to build the things they love. Over the years, we've grown to support local community members, international schools, and STEAM education organizations looking for access to tools, activities, and collaborators.
The K-12 Maker team prepares teachers to lead engaging and relevant learning experiences, giving their students the tools to create, the courage to fail, and the empathy to solve problems as a community. We do this through professional development workshops and free online resources. Teachers transform from direct instructors to facilitators of meaningful projects that utilize creative, current technologies.  
We continually improve our materials and approaches to Making in the classroom as technology and the educational landscape evolves. W
e invite K-12 educators to join our community of Makers and to use this webiste as a resource for setting up, operating and enjoying Makerspaces.

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  • Home
    • Getting Started >
      • What is Making?
      • Types of Makerspaces
      • Goals
    • About Us
    • Contact
  • Teacher PD
    • Maker Project Workshops
    • Webinars
    • Master Making in the Classroom
    • Maker PD Packages
    • Invention Ed
    • Workshop Materials
  • Create Projects
    • Project Tutorials
    • Maker Methodology
    • Idea Gallery
    • K-12 Maker Instructables
    • Special Programs >
      • Aprendo Creando >
        • Presentaciones
      • FullSTEAM
    • DIY Pinball
  • Run a Makerspace
    • Design Guide
    • Facilities and Storage
    • Maker tools
    • Training and Supervision
    • Staff, Hours and Scheduling
    • Events and Growth
  • Maker Tools
    • Shop Tools and Materials
    • Electronics
    • Physical Computing
    • 2D Design Software
    • Vinyl/Craft Cutters
    • Laser Cutting
    • 3D Design Tools
    • 3D Printing
    • Photo and Video
    • Sewing
  • Articles and Books