https://padlet.com/cynthiakuhlman/nj0xh2ia1s4ugqct Inclusive Literature for Experiential Learning Fun - Critical thinking and creativity inspire innovation - Makerspace makes students better collaborative, global citizens that prioritize our environment, social justice, and inclusive literacy. My Padlet – Making Matters houses literature from picture books to poetry, from how to books to why you should books, from award winners to graphic novels. Looking for a series to inspire a maker? Check out the More than a Princess or the Howtoons series. Are you interested in the inclusive nature of making? I recommend Whoosh to learn the secrets of the inventor of the Super Soaker. Hello, Universe – Newberry Medal winner - provides a teen story of misfits that collaborate to rescue a trapped Guinea pig. SSYRA Jr. nominee – Geeger the Robot Goes to School will make you laugh and inspire you to be a Maker. Jarrett Lerner also brings us a set of graphic novels starring EngiNerds – books that all ages love. Have an Amazon habit? Please see The Cardboard Box Book: Make Robots, Princess Castles, Cities, and More for inspiration on what to do with your empty boxes. How can making translate to a career? There’s a set of books with that inspiration too! There’s also some non-traditional literacies – one website I strongly suggest you check out is Novel Engineering – want students to connect with characters and their problems in innovative ways? There’s an app for that! Warning: perusing this Padlet will compel you to make - prepare for messy, inspiring times ahead. These books are primarily for elementary and middle school students but broad concepts in them apply to all ages. en-us 2021-06-07 03:01:35 UTC 2025-11-08 07:11:00 UTC hello@padlet.com https://media1.giphy.com/media/8JNDGGJo0Ithy37Gmf/giphy.gif cynthiakuhlman https://padlet.com/cynthiakuhlman/nj0xh2ia1s4ugqct/wish/1588834497 Multiple makers in a series of stories inspire extended learning and joy]]> 2021-06-07 03:07:56 UTC https://padlet.com/cynthiakuhlman/nj0xh2ia1s4ugqct/wish/1588834497 cynthiakuhlman https://padlet.com/cynthiakuhlman/nj0xh2ia1s4ugqct/wish/1588839346 2021-06-07 03:10:46 UTC https://padlet.com/cynthiakuhlman/nj0xh2ia1s4ugqct/wish/1588839346 cynthiakuhlman https://padlet.com/cynthiakuhlman/nj0xh2ia1s4ugqct/wish/1588847520 A Makerspace twist on the classic - The Little Red Hen story

]]> 2021-06-07 03:15:28 UTC https://padlet.com/cynthiakuhlman/nj0xh2ia1s4ugqct/wish/1588847520 cynthiakuhlman https://padlet.com/cynthiakuhlman/nj0xh2ia1s4ugqct/wish/1588851828 Lonnie Johnson's Super-Soaking Stream of Inventions ]]> 2021-06-07 03:18:02 UTC https://padlet.com/cynthiakuhlman/nj0xh2ia1s4ugqct/wish/1588851828 cynthiakuhlman https://padlet.com/cynthiakuhlman/nj0xh2ia1s4ugqct/wish/1588856397 This simple, layered story celebrates creativity through beautiful rhyming verse and vibrant illustrations with a timely message.]]> 2021-06-07 03:20:43 UTC https://padlet.com/cynthiakuhlman/nj0xh2ia1s4ugqct/wish/1588856397 cynthiakuhlman https://padlet.com/cynthiakuhlman/nj0xh2ia1s4ugqct/wish/1588861606 a Sandcastle
a Rollercoaster

]]> 2021-06-07 03:23:25 UTC https://padlet.com/cynthiakuhlman/nj0xh2ia1s4ugqct/wish/1588861606 cynthiakuhlman https://padlet.com/cynthiakuhlman/nj0xh2ia1s4ugqct/wish/1588868609 The inspiring true story of how one African woman began a movement to recycle the plastic bags that were polluting her community.why ]]> 2021-06-07 03:27:31 UTC https://padlet.com/cynthiakuhlman/nj0xh2ia1s4ugqct/wish/1588868609 cynthiakuhlman https://padlet.com/cynthiakuhlman/nj0xh2ia1s4ugqct/wish/1588871645 microprocessor simulator]]> 2021-06-07 03:29:12 UTC https://padlet.com/cynthiakuhlman/nj0xh2ia1s4ugqct/wish/1588871645 cynthiakuhlman https://padlet.com/cynthiakuhlman/nj0xh2ia1s4ugqct/wish/1588873714 An Integrated approach to teaching Engineering and Literacy]]> 2021-06-07 03:30:16 UTC https://padlet.com/cynthiakuhlman/nj0xh2ia1s4ugqct/wish/1588873714 cynthiakuhlman https://padlet.com/cynthiakuhlman/nj0xh2ia1s4ugqct/wish/1588877662 Meet Princess Kiana - guided by her fairy godmother, Kiana receives a chance to explore life outside a castle. She explores a future career as an astronaut, a doctor, an engineer, and a designer - because who says she can’t be more than just a princess?]]> 2021-06-07 03:32:26 UTC https://padlet.com/cynthiakuhlman/nj0xh2ia1s4ugqct/wish/1588877662 cynthiakuhlman https://padlet.com/cynthiakuhlman/nj0xh2ia1s4ugqct/wish/1588880821 2021-06-07 03:34:25 UTC https://padlet.com/cynthiakuhlman/nj0xh2ia1s4ugqct/wish/1588880821 cynthiakuhlman https://padlet.com/cynthiakuhlman/nj0xh2ia1s4ugqct/wish/1588883601 Look us his TED Talks for a great connection to how junk can be transformed from trash to treasure. ]]> 2021-06-07 03:36:04 UTC https://padlet.com/cynthiakuhlman/nj0xh2ia1s4ugqct/wish/1588883601 cynthiakuhlman https://padlet.com/cynthiakuhlman/nj0xh2ia1s4ugqct/wish/1588886373 2021-06-07 03:37:48 UTC https://padlet.com/cynthiakuhlman/nj0xh2ia1s4ugqct/wish/1588886373 cynthiakuhlman https://padlet.com/cynthiakuhlman/nj0xh2ia1s4ugqct/wish/1588910216 2021-06-07 03:52:57 UTC https://padlet.com/cynthiakuhlman/nj0xh2ia1s4ugqct/wish/1588910216 cynthiakuhlman https://padlet.com/cynthiakuhlman/nj0xh2ia1s4ugqct/wish/1588912462 They may be brainiacs, but they’re just like everyone else: they fight with one another, watch too much TV, eat Chinese food, and hate walking their dogs. Well, maybe not just like everyone because Ken’s best friend Dan has been building robots. He then secretly sent one to each of the EngiNerds, never letting them know he’s the mastermind.]]> 2021-06-07 03:54:33 UTC https://padlet.com/cynthiakuhlman/nj0xh2ia1s4ugqct/wish/1588912462 cynthiakuhlman https://padlet.com/cynthiakuhlman/nj0xh2ia1s4ugqct/wish/1588915430 2021-06-07 03:56:39 UTC https://padlet.com/cynthiakuhlman/nj0xh2ia1s4ugqct/wish/1588915430 cynthiakuhlman https://padlet.com/cynthiakuhlman/nj0xh2ia1s4ugqct/wish/1588918135 2021-06-07 03:58:28 UTC https://padlet.com/cynthiakuhlman/nj0xh2ia1s4ugqct/wish/1588918135 cynthiakuhlman https://padlet.com/cynthiakuhlman/nj0xh2ia1s4ugqct/wish/1588921731 I am NOT a Toilet Paper Roll

]]> 2021-06-07 04:00:51 UTC https://padlet.com/cynthiakuhlman/nj0xh2ia1s4ugqct/wish/1588921731 cynthiakuhlman https://padlet.com/cynthiakuhlman/nj0xh2ia1s4ugqct/wish/1588925542 2021-06-07 04:03:39 UTC https://padlet.com/cynthiakuhlman/nj0xh2ia1s4ugqct/wish/1588925542 cynthiakuhlman https://padlet.com/cynthiakuhlman/nj0xh2ia1s4ugqct/wish/1589530472  underrepresented youth can include low performing academic students – we have seen them flourish in the makerspace setting; this builds their confidence and provides enjoyment and a purpose for attending school. ]]> 2021-06-07 09:50:21 UTC https://padlet.com/cynthiakuhlman/nj0xh2ia1s4ugqct/wish/1589530472 cynthiakuhlman https://padlet.com/cynthiakuhlman/nj0xh2ia1s4ugqct/wish/1589532848 Intentionally "black out'" words to create art.


]]> 2021-06-07 09:51:59 UTC https://padlet.com/cynthiakuhlman/nj0xh2ia1s4ugqct/wish/1589532848 cynthiakuhlman https://padlet.com/cynthiakuhlman/nj0xh2ia1s4ugqct/wish/1589539854 2021-06-07 09:56:45 UTC https://padlet.com/cynthiakuhlman/nj0xh2ia1s4ugqct/wish/1589539854 cynthiakuhlman https://padlet.com/cynthiakuhlman/nj0xh2ia1s4ugqct/wish/1589540016 2021-06-07 09:56:53 UTC https://padlet.com/cynthiakuhlman/nj0xh2ia1s4ugqct/wish/1589540016 cynthiakuhlman https://padlet.com/cynthiakuhlman/nj0xh2ia1s4ugqct/wish/1589547634 Don't throw away that box! Why not turn it into something amazing instead? This incredibly creative book shows kids that by using easy-to-find art and craft materials, the ideas, templates and stickers included in the book, and most importantly, a ton of imagination, simple cardboard boxes can be transformed into a robot costume, a princess castle, a circus, and so much more!]]> 2021-06-07 10:03:12 UTC https://padlet.com/cynthiakuhlman/nj0xh2ia1s4ugqct/wish/1589547634 cynthiakuhlman https://padlet.com/cynthiakuhlman/nj0xh2ia1s4ugqct/wish/1589549666 Don't throw away that box! Why not turn it into something amazing instead? This incredibly creative book shows kids that by using easy-to-find art and craft materials, the ideas, templates and stickers included in the book, and most importantly, a ton of imagination, simple cardboard boxes can be transformed into a robot costume, a princess castle, a circus, and so much more!

]]> 2021-06-07 10:05:08 UTC https://padlet.com/cynthiakuhlman/nj0xh2ia1s4ugqct/wish/1589549666 cynthiakuhlman https://padlet.com/cynthiakuhlman/nj0xh2ia1s4ugqct/wish/1589607003 SSYRA Jr. Nominee

]]> 2021-06-07 10:50:09 UTC https://padlet.com/cynthiakuhlman/nj0xh2ia1s4ugqct/wish/1589607003 cynthiakuhlman https://padlet.com/cynthiakuhlman/nj0xh2ia1s4ugqct/wish/1589784345 This, along with Reignition, and Trouble Makers complete a set of books relating Making to real life issues. ]]> 2021-06-07 12:38:43 UTC https://padlet.com/cynthiakuhlman/nj0xh2ia1s4ugqct/wish/1589784345 cynthiakuhlman https://padlet.com/cynthiakuhlman/nj0xh2ia1s4ugqct/wish/1600972827 Though not a true piece of literature, Making often centers on learning with your hands and active manipulation of things. Considering play as a literacy, I include this game in my collection. It dvelops critical skills – Playing your way through the challenges builds spatial reasoning and planning skills, and is partly an engineering and building toy that provides a great stealth learning experience for young players]]> 2021-06-11 13:02:39 UTC https://padlet.com/cynthiakuhlman/nj0xh2ia1s4ugqct/wish/1600972827 cynthiakuhlman https://padlet.com/cynthiakuhlman/nj0xh2ia1s4ugqct/wish/1614505680 This books uses photos to demonstrate a wide variety of girls doing amazing things.  "Megan’s starred review of A Girl Like Me in the Horn Book Magazine calls it “a rallying cry for girls to reject limitations others might place on them and their dreams,” and Crews’s photo collages specifically center Black girls and other girls of color."]]> 2021-06-18 15:14:18 UTC https://padlet.com/cynthiakuhlman/nj0xh2ia1s4ugqct/wish/1614505680 cynthiakuhlman https://padlet.com/cynthiakuhlman/nj0xh2ia1s4ugqct/wish/1614526758 This picture/poetry book uses multiple photos in related patterns to create illustrations that will inspire creative making using collage methods. Green screen application could add an interesting twist to this inspiration. ]]> 2021-06-18 15:26:50 UTC https://padlet.com/cynthiakuhlman/nj0xh2ia1s4ugqct/wish/1614526758 cynthiakuhlman https://padlet.com/cynthiakuhlman/nj0xh2ia1s4ugqct/wish/1614536045 2021-06-18 15:32:29 UTC https://padlet.com/cynthiakuhlman/nj0xh2ia1s4ugqct/wish/1614536045 cynthiakuhlman https://padlet.com/cynthiakuhlman/nj0xh2ia1s4ugqct/wish/1614541643 This book offers courage and inspiration for people seeking to make change. Native peoples seek to protect water and narrate their motivation with - “We fight for those/ Who cannot fight for themselves,” from small and large creatures, to the land and trees, because “We are all related.” The book ends with a pledge for readers to sign to commit to being an Earth steward and water protector.]]> 2021-06-18 15:36:00 UTC https://padlet.com/cynthiakuhlman/nj0xh2ia1s4ugqct/wish/1614541643 cynthiakuhlman https://padlet.com/cynthiakuhlman/nj0xh2ia1s4ugqct/wish/1614548919 This environmentally focused book reminds us that we are our brothers' keeper - we are all interconnected and our lives our interwoven with the earth. Racial harmony and green practices matter to makers.]]> 2021-06-18 15:40:37 UTC https://padlet.com/cynthiakuhlman/nj0xh2ia1s4ugqct/wish/1614548919 cynthiakuhlman https://padlet.com/cynthiakuhlman/nj0xh2ia1s4ugqct/wish/1614552619 Makers need exposure to the multitude of options of careers for makers.  We focus on having live people from the 863 that work in these careers speak to us, but books help build that bridge.

]]> 2021-06-18 15:42:47 UTC https://padlet.com/cynthiakuhlman/nj0xh2ia1s4ugqct/wish/1614552619 cynthiakuhlman https://padlet.com/cynthiakuhlman/nj0xh2ia1s4ugqct/wish/1614583389 A touching story of a young boy and his mom down on their luck but willing to make meaningful gifts for a family that suffered a devastating house fire. ]]> 2021-06-18 16:01:06 UTC https://padlet.com/cynthiakuhlman/nj0xh2ia1s4ugqct/wish/1614583389 cynthiakuhlman https://padlet.com/cynthiakuhlman/nj0xh2ia1s4ugqct/wish/1615577388 The best low ceiling, high floor design site for 3D printing and creating SVGs for your Cricut or laser engraver. ]]> 2021-06-19 16:42:43 UTC https://padlet.com/cynthiakuhlman/nj0xh2ia1s4ugqct/wish/1615577388 cynthiakuhlman https://padlet.com/cynthiakuhlman/nj0xh2ia1s4ugqct/wish/1615578806 Beautiful inspiration from a hands-on science museum - from aerial photography to cardboard automata to wearable circuits to toy take apart - this will inspire Makers of all ages and abilities. ]]> 2021-06-19 16:45:30 UTC https://padlet.com/cynthiakuhlman/nj0xh2ia1s4ugqct/wish/1615578806 cynthiakuhlman https://padlet.com/cynthiakuhlman/nj0xh2ia1s4ugqct/wish/1615592974 The Story of Raye Montague]]> 2021-06-19 17:11:58 UTC https://padlet.com/cynthiakuhlman/nj0xh2ia1s4ugqct/wish/1615592974 cynthiakuhlman https://padlet.com/cynthiakuhlman/nj0xh2ia1s4ugqct/wish/1615595165 Biomedical, robotics - meet 3 female engineers and learn of their day to day making. ]]> 2021-06-19 17:16:04 UTC https://padlet.com/cynthiakuhlman/nj0xh2ia1s4ugqct/wish/1615595165 cynthiakuhlman https://padlet.com/cynthiakuhlman/nj0xh2ia1s4ugqct/wish/1615617490 Check out this and the other Questioneer books for how grown ups can make money as a maker.

]]> 2021-06-19 18:00:53 UTC https://padlet.com/cynthiakuhlman/nj0xh2ia1s4ugqct/wish/1615617490 cynthiakuhlman https://padlet.com/cynthiakuhlman/nj0xh2ia1s4ugqct/wish/1615619045 Silly Putty, WD40, and the simple sandwich have interesting histories. This book helps remind us that failure can bring success and persistence pays off!]]> 2021-06-19 18:03:41 UTC https://padlet.com/cynthiakuhlman/nj0xh2ia1s4ugqct/wish/1615619045 cynthiakuhlman https://padlet.com/cynthiakuhlman/nj0xh2ia1s4ugqct/wish/1615646994 A series of Ed Talks on the why of making. Who's not inspired by Nick Offerman?  ]]> 2021-06-19 18:59:20 UTC https://padlet.com/cynthiakuhlman/nj0xh2ia1s4ugqct/wish/1615646994 cynthiakuhlman https://padlet.com/cynthiakuhlman/nj0xh2ia1s4ugqct/wish/1615649045 2021-06-19 19:04:04 UTC https://padlet.com/cynthiakuhlman/nj0xh2ia1s4ugqct/wish/1615649045