Age of Learner: Ages 5-10 (elementary school)
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Cyber Arcade: Programming and Making with micro:bit
This curriculum is a fun and creative introduction to computer science and hands-on making for makers in elementary and middle school grade levels with little to no experience in programming and 3D design. Using a Micro:bit and MakeCode, young makers practice problem-solving and teamwork to create interactive arcade games.
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Learning in the Making: Stop Motion Animation
Ever wonder how your favorite cartoon characters come to life? It is done through the process of animation. Stop motion is one style of animation, and it’s really simple! This video will teach us the basic principles of stop motion animation as we explore our stories of self.
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MakerEd’s Youth Makerspace Playbook
This comprehensive handbook for educators in any setting offers practical suggestions on finding spaces to make, outfitting spaces with tools and materials, exploring the possible educational approaches within spaces, and sustaining spaces in the long-term.
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Girl Scouts: Get making with get moving!
In this booklet, discover what the Maker Movement is and how it can bring exciting hands-on activities related to energy into the Girl Scouts Get Moving! Journey.
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Lighthouse Creativity Lab Project Guides
This collection of 10 project guides offers vibrant snapshots of maker-centered learning in a formal K-12 school setting with cross-curricular, hands-on activity ideas.
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The Big Book of Computing Pedagogy
This comprehensive guide includes articles and teaching resources covering various hands-on approaches to computing pedagogy.
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Tips for Drawing Across Color Lines with Kids
This activity guide supports children to draw across the color line and to create and see in more color-expansive ways.
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Hummingbird Computational Thinking (CT) Assessment Guide
This guide, which includes a glossary and a formative assessment tool, supports educators to understand and identify the computational thinking mindset.