Forget Baby Einstein, flash cards and rapid-fire quiz-style learning apps. It’s all about the makerspace! These STREAM-inspired creation stations are popping up in schools and homes everywhere, boasting brain-boosting benefits galore. The idea: Give kids the space to create, invent and experiment and there’s no limit to what they can do.
Ready to set up a room (or closet, or nook, or corner of the dining room table) in your home? It’s easier than you think.
Diana Cherry is a local writer and activist. She's written for Hello Darling, The Creative Mama, Nourishing Moms Naturally, Milkmakers and more. She currently works for The Who We Are Project. She lives in Woodinville with her partner and four kids.