Two classroom giveaways, no NSTA badge required. 8 Dash robots and a Bambu X1C 3D printer, drawn Nov 7. New newsletter signups are entered at 1stmakerspace.com/nsta #NSTAIndy26

From learners to innovators! At McCullough Academy @GarySchools in Gary, IN, students are building confidence, creativity, and problem-solving skills through hands-on STEM learning. See how these young makers are thriving! 1stmakerspace.com/blog/from-… #MadeToMake #STEM

Headed to #NSTAIndy26? Find us at Booth 1169, Indiana Convention Center, Nov 4 to 7. We're giving away 8 Dash robots and a Bambu X1C 3D printer. Sign up for our newsletter to enter at 1stmakerspace.com/nsta/

25% OFF our Mobile Maker Storage Tower while supplies last! Get organized with 10 sturdy storage bins, premium birch plywood construction, and easy-roll casters. Perfect for projects, tools, and maker supplies. Email [email protected] for details.

Building or expanding a makerspace can feel overwhelming. From STEM kits and basic materials to 3D printers, laser cutters, storage, and professional development, choosing the right resources starts with your goals, space, and budget Read the full blog: 1stmakerspace.com/blog/maker…

Featured Makerspace: @duggerunionbul1 Dugger Union Jr./Sr. High School! Students are building real-world skills through CNC machines, laser design, carpentry, engineering challenges, and more while exploring future career pathways. Read more: 1stmakerspace.com/blog/featu…

25% OFF while supplies last! Our Mobile Mini Maker Storage Tower makes it easy to keep makerspace materials organized, accessible, and ready for hands-on learning. Visit shop.1stmakerspace.com/store… or contact [email protected] to take advantage of this special offer.

Featured Product: @GetTeacherGeek Maker Cart 2.0 Bring hands-on engineering to your classroom with 18,000+ reusable components, 60+ challenges, classroom-ready tools, and standards-aligned activities for Pre-K–12 learners. Build. Test. Improve. Repeat.

Professional development should fit the school, not the other way around. At Granville Wells Elementary, each grade level attended PD during prep time, focusing on one makerspace tool. Customized, hands-on, and designed around their needs.

New Indiana Grant Opportunity! The Opportunity to Learn Project offers eligible Indiana schools funding to expand programs that remove barriers to student success. Planning grants: $50K–$100K Deadline: Sept. 15 Interested? Let’s start planning! Email [email protected].

STEM kits do more than teach concepts. They help students experiment, problem-solve, collaborate, and learn from failure. This month’s blog explores how hands-on STEM experiences build confident problem-solvers. Read more: 1stmakerspace.com/blog/stem-…

First day. Fresh start. Transformed space. We gave the new Holmes STEAM Center a Makerspace Makeover with organized learning zones, accessible materials, and systems built for hands-on learning. Does your makerspace need a fresh start?

Bainbridge and Roachdale Elementary educators recently explored their new makerspaces through hands-on PD focused on play-based learning, entrepreneurship, and career awareness. We loved seeing their enthusiasm for the possibilities ahead! #Makerspace #NorthPutnam #1stMakerSpace

Another new makerspace at North Putnam! Roachdale Elementary students will now have more opportunities to design, build, collaborate, and problem-solve through hands-on learning. Welcome to the Maker Movement! #Makerspace #HandsOnLearning #NorthPutnam #1stMakerSpace

Indiana's 2026–2027 STEM Integration Grant is now open! Need help? 1st Maker Space offers grant-ready language, STEM and makerspace recommendations, and professional development to strengthen your application. Get started: 1stmakerspace.com/idoe-stem-… #IndianaSTEM #STEMGrant #Maker

The Shaper Origin brings digital precision to hands-on woodworking. From signs and furniture to engineering prototypes, students can turn their designs into professional-quality projects while building real-world design and problem-solving skills. Discover Shaper now!

Welcome to the Maker Movement, Granville Wells Elementary! Western Boone Schools is investing in hands-on learning that builds problem-solvers, collaborators, and creative thinkers. We're proud to help empower students with skills that will last a lifetime. #Makerspace #HandsOn

The 2026–2027 Indiana STEM Integration Grant opens Friday, July 31! 1st Maker Space has grant-ready language to simplify your application and help fund hands-on learning and the professional development needed for long-term success. Learn more: 1stmakerspace.com/idoe-stem-…

Another incredible group of Maker Managers has completed the program! Congratulations to this amazing cohort! Thank you for investing in your students, your schools, and your communities. We can’t wait to see how you’ll spark meaningful learning experiences in your makerspaces.

River Valley Middle School is empowering students through a makerspace where creativity, innovation, and robotics come together. Discover how hands-on learning is inspiring the next generation of problem-solvers. Read more: 1stmakerspace.com/blog/freed…