THE ALL SAINTS MAKERSPACE
The All Saints MakerSpace is more than just a room—it is a hub of creativity, problem-solving, and "Multiple Intelligences." Here, the abstract concepts learned in Math and Science become tangible through hands-on construction and trial-and-error.
What Happens in the MakerSpace?
Our MakerSpace serves as a "STREAM" (Science, Technology, Religion, Engineering, Arts, and Math) laboratory. It is a place where students are encouraged to be curious and where failure is viewed as a necessary step in the learning process.
Engineering & Physics: Using tools like GraviTrax and marble runs, students explore the laws of motion and gravity.
Robotics & Coding: Students learn the logic behind modern technology by building and programming robotic kits, moving from simple commands to complex problem-solving.
Cross-Curricular Projects: The space is used for innovative lessons like Middle School Mock Trials, where students transform the area into a courtroom to debate literature and ethics.
Hands-On Tradition
We believe the brain learns best when the hands are busy. This philosophy extends from the MakerSpace back into the classroom through:
Manipulative Math: Using tiles, blocks, and physical counters to "see" equations.
Living History: Building pop-up books from cereal boxes or crafting colonial-era artifacts to make historical concepts "real."
Science in Motion: Creating multi-step "problem-solving" experiments that require students to apply math facts to real-world scenarios.
The "Learning Tree" of Respect
Collaboration is the heart of the MakerSpace. Students work at shared tables, learning to navigate physical space and social emotions. By working together on a building project or a science experiment, they learn the virtues of patience, respect, and the "Yes" philosophy—always being ready to help a peer who is struggling with a concept.
