{"product_id":"the-elementary-school-library-makerspace-a-startup-guide-9781440853388","title":"The Elementary School Library Makerspace: A Start-Up Guide","description":"\u003cp\u003eA must-read for elementary school librarians interested in starting a makerspace at their school  but who are concerned about the cost and are looking for curriculum links for getting started.  Makerspaces are a powerful way to expand a school librarys influence as an educational partner in the school community. However  many elementary school librarians and educators are hesitant to consider adding a makerspace to their programming due to concerns about costs. This book focuses on effective ways to start a makerspace in your school on a shoestring budget while simultaneously supporting curriculum standards and inviting the collaboration of other members of your school community.  Todays school librarians have many responsibilities and often face a shrinking budget. The Elementary School Library Makerspace: A Start-Up Guide is a one-stop shop for learning the specific steps to successfully starting an elementary school library makerspace  without getting behind on managing your current school library tasks and responsibilities or blowing your budget. Youll learn how and where the makerspace movement started  and why; understand why todays young students crave hands-on experiences; and receive dozens of makerspace examples for each grade level by content area  including ones for language arts  math  science  engineering  arts  social studies  and technology. The book also covers how and why to track particular numbers regarding program performance  explains how to use creativity to start your makerspace with minimal dollars  and outlines how to make your PR efforts in letting others know about your school library makerspace effective in engaging many possible audiences.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45651486441525,"sku":"ByrdShop_144085338X","price":45.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9781440853388.jpg?v=1781835097","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/the-elementary-school-library-makerspace-a-startup-guide-9781440853388","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}