ELMHURST, IL, November 12, 2024 — Combining project-based learning (PBL) and makerspaces sparks student curiosity, develops creativity and problem-solving skills, and connects science, technology, engineering and reality. It provides a powerful way to connect the world. , Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM). TinkRworks, known for its project-based STEAM curriculum for K-8 classrooms, and 1st Maker Space, a leader in customized maker spaces and STEAM labs, have partnered to create innovative spaces and resources that enhance student learning. provided to the school. Through doing.
TinkRworks helps educators make the most of these spaces with a collection of hands-on, skill-rich lessons, ready-to-teach project kits, and instructional resources that foster creativity and innovation. TinkRworks also provides a centralized learning portal for smooth integration, making it easier to enhance instruction and meet required learning standards.
1st Maker Space provides furniture, curriculum, tools, and professional development to design and develop makerspaces and implement and sustain hands-on learning. Together, the companies will provide standards-aligned resources to schools and equip educators with the skills and training they need to succeed in these dynamic learning environments and enable STEAM learning.
“Collaborating with 1st Maker Space is a natural fit,” said Dr. Chad Stevens, CEO of TinkRworks. “By integrating TinkRworks’ award-winning PBL curriculum and professional development resources with 1st Maker Space’s well-equipped and attractive makerspace, we are simplifying planning and logistics for teachers and schools while helping students learn about STEAM. It can improve your learning experience.”
“We believe that hands-on learning is a proven way to learn and master new skills, and the best place to do it is in a makerspace,” said First Maker Space President and Co-founder. says founder Kim Brand. “Our collaboration with TinkRworks will enable us to provide teachers and students with a suite of new resources to help schools realize their vision of STEAM education.”
For more information, interested educators should visit the TinkRworks or 1st Maker Space websites.
About TinkRworks
TinkRworks is a complementary K-8 STEAM solution that supports project-based learning and turns learners into innovators. It includes a standards-rich curriculum, innovative hands-on project kits, professional development, and a web-based learning platform and coding environment that students use to bring their projects to life. TinkRworks is teachable and can be deployed in a variety of settings, including classrooms, makerspaces, after-school programs, and summer schools. For more information, please visit TinkRworks.com.
About 1st Maker Space
1st Maker Space brings learning to life. As a leading provider of innovative makerspace solutions and hands-on learning experiences, learners of all ages and stages can develop their own way of thinking through standards-aligned curriculum and engaging real-world applications of continuous professional learning. We will help you discover.
Recognized by STEM.org with the Accredited™ Educational Experience trustmark, 1st Maker Space collaborates on hands-on education, from imagination to implementation. For more information, please visit www.1stmakerspace.com.
