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Building a Mobile LEGO Wall: Repurposing for Playful Learning

Transform your classroom into a creative hub with a DIY mobile LEGO wall! Learn how we repurposed a thrifted cabinet into a Playful Learning station. Get inspired by our step-by-step guide and budget-friendly tips.

STEAM, MarGilly, Editor's PicksMarGillyAugust 1, 2024crafting, LEGO, collaboration, MarGilly, projects, Playful Learning, STEAMComment

Mission: Transport with Root

MarGilly, the collaborative duo of Maggie Lu and Jen Gilbert, is excited to share this fun and engaging activity that combines literature, technology, and engineering in a unique way as Mission: Transport with Root.

LEGO Learning Kits

Permission to fail is an important gift to give yourself. In giving yourself that permission, you open yourself up to numerous opportunities for learning. Without trying and failing you would not know success, or even in my opinion, have as much joy in teaching.

Rosie the Root Robot

Last year I tested a Root robot from iRobot Education on loan as part of their ambassador program. Adventures continue with my very own Root affectionately named Rosie 2.0.

Virtual Tours and Google Meet

Using distance learning to reach your students during school closures? Maybe these ideas/activities can help!

Beginning with LEGO Simple and Powered Machines

Thanks to my teaching partner, we now have 4 LEGO Simple & Powered Machines kits and 3 Pneumatics Add-Ons sets to use in science with 7th and 8th grade!

STEAM, Editor's PicksJen GilbertNovember 24, 2019classroom teaching, collaboration, LEGO, STEAM, engineering, integration

Makey Makey #GuitarRemix Project

Here you can find more information on the Picasso's Guitar Remix with Makey Makey project from 2016.

STEAMJen GilbertOctober 18, 2016Makey Makey, projects, collaboration, art, interactive

Making Makers: Global Programming Challenge Wall

Using Makey Makey and Scratch to make an interactive bulletin board wall.

STEAM, Most PopularJen GilbertOctober 13, 2016Makey Makey, projects, collaboration, art, interactive