The countdown is on! Holiday shoppers are beginning to panic! What last minute gifts are still on your list? Here are 3 easy, last minute gifts for every young maker.1. Create Your Own Maker Kit
Head to the local dollar store. Spend less than $20 and create a maker kit that every maker with love.
- craft sticks
- pipe cleaners
- balloons
- plastic cups
- straws
- marshmallows
- tape
- glue sticks
- rubber bands
- construction paper
- scissors
- playing cards
- foam shapes/sheets
- colored pencils
- aluminum foil
- play-doh
- notebook
- and basket or bin to hold all the stuff !
2. Children's Books
There are so many great children's books that support creativity and the maker mindset. These are perfect for teachers, parents, and kids! Check out my website www.steam-makers.com for a full list of books that support STEAM Maker learning K-12, but here are a few amazing ones:
https://www.amazon.com/Cardboard-Box-Book-Princess-Castles/dp/0312517386/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1513619724&sr=8-2&keywords=cardboard+book
https://www.amazon.com/Whoosh-Lonnie-Johnsons-Super-Soaking-Inventions/dp/1580892973
3. Duct Tape!
Sometimes a cardboard box is better than the present inside. The box is the gift--the gift of creativity. So, buy some duct tape and grab some of those Amazon boxes you tossed into the garage. Build a race car or a rocket ship or a secret hideout--the possibilities are endless!
Happy Making One and All!
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