https://padlet.com/martinl3/iteachmakes Made with whimsy en-us 2020-03-10 13:57:59 UTC 2023-01-23 09:55:18 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f58c.png martinl3 https://padlet.com/martinl3/iteachmakes/wish/457597147 Tinkercad is a simple, free design space. You can assign a challenge related to your curriculum or even choose a pre-created lesson to inspire your students. ]]> 2020-03-10 13:58:17 UTC https://padlet.com/martinl3/iteachmakes/wish/457597147 martinl3 https://padlet.com/martinl3/iteachmakes/wish/457606682 Is there something you know how to do well? Make a "how to" video to teach other students how to do it. Think about things you do around your home like make a great sandwich, play a video game, fold fitted sheets, clean your room. ]]> 2020-03-10 14:08:43 UTC https://padlet.com/martinl3/iteachmakes/wish/457606682 martinl3 https://padlet.com/martinl3/iteachmakes/wish/457615931 Every Month Instructables puts out new contests with great prizes. Have your students choose a topic and create an Instructable. ]]> 2020-03-10 14:18:48 UTC https://padlet.com/martinl3/iteachmakes/wish/457615931 martinl3 https://padlet.com/martinl3/iteachmakes/wish/457618278 Have your students compete to design the best marshmallow catapult. Using whatever materials they already have at home they can build and test their catapult. You can give them constraints or just let them decide on the design without constraints. Create a space (like padlet) for them to post a video of their design test. Have them continue to iterate on their design and share improvements. Let other students comment on their design and give them suggestions. ]]> 2020-03-10 14:21:08 UTC https://padlet.com/martinl3/iteachmakes/wish/457618278 martinl3 https://padlet.com/martinl3/iteachmakes/wish/457622143 Ask your students to read or listen to a book and post a written,  drawn or video recommendation.  (Share on Padlet,  Flipgrid, Google Classroom, or a website). Kindle offers tons of free online reads.  Project Gutenburg publishes classics for free.  This is a great site for younger students to listen to free read aloud... https://www.storylineonline.net/ ]]> 2020-03-10 14:25:27 UTC https://padlet.com/martinl3/iteachmakes/wish/457622143 https://padlet.com/martinl3/iteachmakes/wish/457629793 What can your students create with cardboard that connects to curriculum content? A model? A game? Have students post their creation to Padlet or Flip Grid to share with their classmates. ]]> 2020-03-10 14:34:12 UTC https://padlet.com/martinl3/iteachmakes/wish/457629793 https://padlet.com/martinl3/iteachmakes/wish/457633464 Students can use common household ingredients to create Play Doh or slime!
https://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-Playdough-Play-doh/]]> 2020-03-10 14:38:10 UTC https://padlet.com/martinl3/iteachmakes/wish/457633464 martinl3 https://padlet.com/martinl3/iteachmakes/wish/457670572 Take a novel or story that your students have already read, use a story available online, or a classic story that everyone knows (like 3 little pigs) and ask your students to design a solution to a problem they find in the story. They can use a variety of materials they find at home. Or... they can even use a design tool like tinkercad to do the design work. ]]> 2020-03-10 15:18:38 UTC https://padlet.com/martinl3/iteachmakes/wish/457670572 martinl3 https://padlet.com/martinl3/iteachmakes/wish/457747055 Challenge your student to a scavenger hunt that connects to your curriculum standards. Or, lighten their load by sending them on a fun, fantastic hunt. Either way you'll build community while your students are out of the classroom. ]]> 2020-03-10 16:40:02 UTC https://padlet.com/martinl3/iteachmakes/wish/457747055 martinl3 https://padlet.com/martinl3/iteachmakes/wish/457950555 Introduce students to the Smithsonian Virtual visits so see the power of primary sources.  Have your class create a digital primary source museum with something from their home.  Some examples- letters,  photographs,  newspaper clippings,  toys,  games.  Encourage them to share the item and tell a story of why it is meaningful to them and their family.  Some tools you can use for a digital museum- padlet, flipgrid, google classroom, google sites, seesaw. ]]> 2020-03-10 20:59:49 UTC https://padlet.com/martinl3/iteachmakes/wish/457950555 martinl3 https://padlet.com/martinl3/iteachmakes/wish/459991608 Have your students use recycled materials to create a musical instrument and join their classmates online to make some music. Recommended tools for synchronous chat... Google Hangout]]> 2020-03-13 14:01:10 UTC https://padlet.com/martinl3/iteachmakes/wish/459991608 martinl3 https://padlet.com/martinl3/iteachmakes/wish/460097561 Work with your students online or work via email to design a service project that you can implement when school is back in session. ]]> 2020-03-13 15:52:42 UTC https://padlet.com/martinl3/iteachmakes/wish/460097561 martinl3 https://padlet.com/martinl3/iteachmakes/wish/461204202 We got this great idea from a twitter user.  People in nursing homes are not getting many visitors right now. Why not have your students write a letter or a postcard and send it to residents at a nearby nursing home. Its a great chance to practice writing for an authentic, and kind purpose.]]> 2020-03-15 18:50:37 UTC https://padlet.com/martinl3/iteachmakes/wish/461204202 martinl3 https://padlet.com/martinl3/iteachmakes/wish/466270799 Collect things you find outside and sort them into categories in your collection. Try to name all the items you find. You can use a shoebox, egg carton, cardboard box or anything else you can find to keep your collection. ]]> 2020-03-19 13:35:52 UTC https://padlet.com/martinl3/iteachmakes/wish/466270799 martinl3 https://padlet.com/martinl3/iteachmakes/wish/466276953 Find some objects that are already on the ground and create a simple, kind message to leave for others to find.  It doesn't have to be fancy and it shouldn't be permanent.  Just something that someone else will enjoy when they happen upon it.  ]]> 2020-03-19 13:39:33 UTC https://padlet.com/martinl3/iteachmakes/wish/466276953 martinl3 https://padlet.com/martinl3/iteachmakes/wish/466284710 Start recording what you notice in the world around you.   Make note of the birds and insects you see,  how many times you see them.  Notice the changes that are happening outside as the weather gets warmer.  Draw pictures,  collect samples and paint a picture of your world.  ]]> 2020-03-19 13:43:59 UTC https://padlet.com/martinl3/iteachmakes/wish/466284710 martinl3 https://padlet.com/martinl3/iteachmakes/wish/466320492 It's the world's largest treasure hunt! Join millions of people who are Geocaching. Look for Geocaches or create an adventure of your own. (Be sure to follow guidelines for cleanliness, wash your hands, use hand sanitizer, clean your items) ]]> 2020-03-19 14:03:46 UTC https://padlet.com/martinl3/iteachmakes/wish/466320492 martinl3 https://padlet.com/martinl3/iteachmakes/wish/471374985 Connect with your neighbors and friends by leaving them a positive sidewalk chalk message,  a riddle or a joke.  Try to make someone smile even though you can't be with them.   If you don't have chalk you can make some chalk paint with  just cornstarch,  water and food coloring.  https://www.momadvice.com/post/homemade-sidewalk-chalk-paint-recipe
Get some Free Templates here:
https://barleyandbirch.com/2017/01/change-share-messages-love-wht-chalk-art-paint/]]> 2020-03-23 17:20:42 UTC https://padlet.com/martinl3/iteachmakes/wish/471374985 martinl3 https://padlet.com/martinl3/iteachmakes/wish/471416804 Make an origami heart, or two or 20 and send them to friends and family members that you miss. Your teacher would love to know you are thinking of him/her. Or, give one to your mail carrier, package delivery person or grocery store clerk. ]]> 2020-03-23 17:45:00 UTC https://padlet.com/martinl3/iteachmakes/wish/471416804 martinl3 https://padlet.com/martinl3/iteachmakes/wish/471615929 Create bookmarks that you'll be able to hide in books in your school library when you return.  Or,  your public library may let you place them in books in their collection when they reopen.  Remember to ask the Librarian before you leave items in books.  ]]> 2020-03-23 19:49:26 UTC https://padlet.com/martinl3/iteachmakes/wish/471615929 martinl3 https://padlet.com/martinl3/iteachmakes/wish/472821577 Add pictures, decorations, notes to a scrapbook that illustrates some time in your life. Have fun and use what you can find at home. Ask your family to help. Share it virtually with family online. ]]> 2020-03-24 14:21:42 UTC https://padlet.com/martinl3/iteachmakes/wish/472821577 martinl3 https://padlet.com/martinl3/iteachmakes/wish/475270848 Community mapping practices many types of research including observation, internet, and print media searches, as well as interviews with family, friends, and community leaders who become collaborators with you on your efforts.

• Learn the geography and layout of your local area
• Determine areas of need for people, other animals, and the environment
• Identify resources that may support efforts to meet community needs
• Form a deeper commitment and resulting empathy towards the people, other animals, and the environment that makes up your community

]]> 2020-03-25 19:18:30 UTC https://padlet.com/martinl3/iteachmakes/wish/475270848 martinl3 https://padlet.com/martinl3/iteachmakes/wish/476686704 Do you live in a neighborhood, building or apartment complex where people can see your windows?  Leave a message on your front window for neighbors and friends who might walk by.  You can cut shapes or letters out of  paper to create your message.]]> 2020-03-26 15:04:57 UTC https://padlet.com/martinl3/iteachmakes/wish/476686704 martinl3 https://padlet.com/martinl3/iteachmakes/wish/477481486 Find a pebble or a rock in your yard, paint it, sharpie it or write something on it then go for a walk and put it somewhere someone will see it.  Here's a website with a lot of ideas, tips and tricks for rock painting.  https://www.rockpaintingguide.com/]]> 2020-03-26 22:47:19 UTC https://padlet.com/martinl3/iteachmakes/wish/477481486 martinl3 https://padlet.com/martinl3/iteachmakes/wish/482124037 2020-03-30 13:26:57 UTC https://padlet.com/martinl3/iteachmakes/wish/482124037 martinl3 https://padlet.com/martinl3/iteachmakes/wish/482125057 2020-03-30 13:27:20 UTC https://padlet.com/martinl3/iteachmakes/wish/482125057 martinl3 https://padlet.com/martinl3/iteachmakes/wish/482125989 2020-03-30 13:27:40 UTC https://padlet.com/martinl3/iteachmakes/wish/482125989 martinl3 https://padlet.com/martinl3/iteachmakes/wish/486880166 Such a great idea to get kids outside and creating. You can also lay items out in the sun on colored paper and the sunshine will fade all the uncovered parts. What a great way to start a talk about shadows and light. ]]> 2020-04-01 14:54:34 UTC https://padlet.com/martinl3/iteachmakes/wish/486880166 martinl3 https://padlet.com/martinl3/iteachmakes/wish/506518227 If you have some cardboard at home you can Make Something great! Try out some of the ideas from our CardBoard Projects Pin Board.]]> 2020-04-14 14:31:34 UTC https://padlet.com/martinl3/iteachmakes/wish/506518227 martinl3 https://padlet.com/martinl3/iteachmakes/wish/506553776 Get an adult to help you with this one so you can submit your project to the Instructables Cardboard Challenge!]]> 2020-04-14 14:45:20 UTC https://padlet.com/martinl3/iteachmakes/wish/506553776 martinl3 https://padlet.com/martinl3/iteachmakes/wish/512870588 We love this project.

]]> 2020-04-17 13:41:03 UTC https://padlet.com/martinl3/iteachmakes/wish/512870588 martinl3 https://padlet.com/martinl3/iteachmakes/wish/518388848 Make Something with recycled materials in honor of earth day! ]]> 2020-04-20 18:34:33 UTC https://padlet.com/martinl3/iteachmakes/wish/518388848 martinl3 https://padlet.com/martinl3/iteachmakes/wish/518823744 What a great project from the High Museum in Atlanta!]]> 2020-04-20 23:00:56 UTC https://padlet.com/martinl3/iteachmakes/wish/518823744 martinl3 https://padlet.com/martinl3/iteachmakes/wish/522994895 Challenge your students to draw an Earth Day Google Doodle or Direct them to the World Wildlife Fund Art for Earth Page to submit their original Earth Day Art!]]> 2020-04-22 13:33:57 UTC https://padlet.com/martinl3/iteachmakes/wish/522994895 martinl3 https://padlet.com/martinl3/iteachmakes/wish/526529486 What food crops can you grow? Flowers? It's a great time to think about having your kids start a garden at home. Or, plan a school garden for when you get back on campus. ]]> 2020-04-23 17:56:03 UTC https://padlet.com/martinl3/iteachmakes/wish/526529486 martinl3 https://padlet.com/martinl3/iteachmakes/wish/530073408 Try the Vans shoebox challenge.]]> 2020-04-25 14:34:07 UTC https://padlet.com/martinl3/iteachmakes/wish/530073408 martinl3 https://padlet.com/martinl3/iteachmakes/wish/601601144 Using leftover glass jars, plant an herb garden to spice up your cooking.]]> 2020-05-29 17:12:25 UTC https://padlet.com/martinl3/iteachmakes/wish/601601144 martinl3 https://padlet.com/martinl3/iteachmakes/wish/603795664 Make your summer vacation count with these fun animal centered craft projects. ]]> 2020-05-31 23:25:28 UTC https://padlet.com/martinl3/iteachmakes/wish/603795664 martinl3 https://padlet.com/martinl3/iteachmakes/wish/633677554 Check out the ABC's of Making from Tinkercad.]]> 2020-06-19 15:11:57 UTC https://padlet.com/martinl3/iteachmakes/wish/633677554 martinl3 https://padlet.com/martinl3/iteachmakes/wish/659405304 Lots of fun at home activities]]> 2020-07-21 17:20:55 UTC https://padlet.com/martinl3/iteachmakes/wish/659405304