Items for Checkout -----

I have been trying to start a collection of things that are Makerspace type items for check out in the library.  We don't have a physical "space" for this, but I am hoping that some of these items can get in the hands of our teachers:)

1.  Sphero - iPad/iPod/iPhone controlled rolling robot.  SO cool - can be used with cones, ramps for physics and coding beats to a song - love this guy:)

2. Google Cardboard/VR Goggles - these are perfect for virtual reality apps - the Google Cardboard ones run like $13 each or even can be found for like $5 if you put together yourself - the SMART VR I just learned about and is early to carry along to places and doesn't bend, break - BUT costs a little more at $24.

3. Osmo - This is just lovely!! You use this in conjunction with an iPad and do can do a variety of things.  Numbers tiles and letter tiles let you do math and work with words, the coding one shows beginning coding to kiddos - pretty neat.  The starter kit runs around $75.

 4. Snap Circuits - I LOVE THESE:)!  Talk about creativity and problem solving.  They each come with some "solve me" type booklets, but in all reality the kiddos could do whatever they wanted creating it however they choose.

 5. Dash and Dot - I have devoted an entire blog post about Dash and Dot.  Little robots that are run via iPad/iPhone - super neat - apps flow with them and you can move, code, run, play the xylophone, etc.. pretty neat:)  A little more expensive at $280 or the entire starter kit, but worth the money!

 6. Thinkfun Games - they have some great "games" out there that are NOT games at all but thought provoking problem solving mazes and towers.  These two are super challenging, but the collaboration that takes place is priceless!  Each game runs around $30ish,  They even have online components for educators and students.

Happy New Year all!  Take care and try to stay warm.  Temperatures have averaged -30 degrees - so we are SO ready for something above zero!!

Happy night -
Mrs. I:)