Welcome to the enchanting world of Mastering Makerspace, where children embark on a captivating journey filled with boundless opportunities to explore, create, and learn. Our mission is to ignite a profound love for thinking and learning in young minds, fostering creativity, critical thinking, collaboration, curiosity, and a sense of community.
Imagine a place where kids are the architects of their own learning adventure, where every day is an invitation to discover and innovate.
In YOUR magical Makerspace, the spotlight is on your child's innate curiosity and the incredible possibilities that unfold when they are encouraged to follow their passions.
Join me as we embark on this exciting exploration, where the focus is on nurturing the love of learning that resides within each child.
If you are eager to incorporate Makerspace into your homeschool classroom or classroom, or even if you are new to teaching STEM, Makerspace, or Media, you've landed in the right spot.
Together, we'll unlock the doors to imagination, creativity, and the joy of discovering the world around us.
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Before I tell you about this Makerspace course, let's ensure you are a good fit.
You are right for Mastering Makerspace, the step-by-step course because you still believe in the power of children LOVING to learn.
You feel strongly about reaching ALL types of learners because hands-on multisensory learning experiences motivate even our most reluctant learners. After all, you know that paper and pencil learning is only reaching some students.
As an educator or homeschooling parent who deeply values the emotional well-being of children, you're ready to say goodbye to the uninspiring, conventional teaching methods that not only fail to resonate but also leave your children feeling disheartened, frustrated, and disconnected from the joy of learning.
You're prepared to create an environment where children of all types thrive, bursting with inspiration and motivation. Here, diverse learning styles are celebrated, and every child discovers a path to true and meaningful fulfillment through education.
A media specialist who is eager to provide ALL students access to resources while showcasing the necessity of the library as the central hub for all students in schools and further proving that media specialists are essential in our schools.
A STEM or Makerspace teacher who is excited to hold on to the hope that you are FREE to do things differently and BETTER while giving you, the teacher, direction and the tools you need to sustain a job you love
A homeschool parent or facilitator who believes that children learn best by doing and PLAYING while providing you a step-by-step plan to incorporate Makerspace into your ideal schedule
A classroom teacher who believes we need MORE HANDS-ON LEARNING is ready to flex their creative muscles and let kids think outside the box while offering you ideas to incorporate Makerspace into your already busy schedule.
You are in the right place!
Mastering Makerspace offers you the tools, inspiration, and unparalleled support to create and implement hands-on, design-based creative learning experiences. It invites all types of learners to join in, reigniting your love for teaching once and for all!
Ignite Student's Zone of Genius
Engage, motivate, and excite your students with hands-on learning that is naturally differentiated to meet the needs of all learners.
Cover More Standards With Less Time
Makerspace is the perfect place to integrate subjects allowing teachers to cover more material in a LOT LESS TIME.
Inspire Creativity & Critical Thinking Around Literature
Makerspace lends itself to creative thinking while also allowing students to think deeply about problem-solving, especially around books.
Create a Language-Rich Environment
Makerspace breaks down the language barrier and offers space and an approach to learning that includes students where English is not the primary language spoken.
Focus On The PROCESS Over the Product
Makerspace allows students to focus on the process of thinking and learning rather than traditional product-based education.
Inspire A Love for Learning and Thinking
When students LOVE learning, the boundaries are broken down, and the opportunities are endless.
"Trina Deboree is my go-to when it comes to questions about makerspace."
"Her heart-centered approach to STEM is incredibly thoughtful. She cares deeply about bringing out the potential in every student and doing so in a way that honors their emotional well-being.
She puts the same energy & care into her resources for teachers, which is why I’ve invited her back to present at STEM CON & Beyond year-after-year.
I am confident she’ll give you practical, manageable ways to bring your class alive with makerspace and she'll be there to support you as you implement. You’re in excellent hands with Trina!"
~ Kerry Tracy Feel Good Teaching and Creator and Host of STEM Con & Beyond
Mastering Makerspace is Now Officially Open for Enrollment...
But not for long...
CHOOSE THE OPTION THAT IS A PERFECT FIT FOR YOU:
Choose between two options. (Finally, differentiated professional development!) You may choose the best option for you and your teaching journey.
* Choose Option One: Mastering Makerspace: The Basics or Option Two: Mastering Makerspace All-Inclusive Experience.
I take Purchase Orders. Payment plan information is at the bottom of this page.)
Option One: The Basics
Everything you need to get your Makerspace up and running smoothly and efficiently.
Video Training with three modules broken down Into 19 short video lessons to teach you all you need to know about implementing a meaningful Makerspace without the overwhelm or time commitment
Supporting documents such as guides, checklists, material lists, letters to parents and businesses, and a workbook to help you move through the lessons with ease and efficiency
Makerspace Playbook (Step-by-step procedures and ideas to implement to ensure success for you and your students.)
Makerspace STEM Challenge that you can use the next day with your students
Makerspace Moment in Literature (Bonus!) that you can use immediately with your learners
Lifetime Access
Option Two: All-Inclusive Experience
Everything you need to get your Makerspace up and running smoothly and efficiently while also giving you the tools to teach reading comprehension and STEM using Makerspace.
Video Training with three modules broken down Into 19 short video lessons to teach you all you need to know about implementing a meaningful Makerspace without the overwhelm or time commitment
Supporting documents such as guides, checklists, material lists, letters to parents and businesses, and a workbook to help you move through the lessons with ease and efficiency
Makerspace Playbook (Step-by-step procedures and ideas to implement to ensure success for you and your students.)
Makerspace STEM Challenge that you can use the next day with your students
Makerspace Moment in Literature (Bonus!) that you can use immediately with your learners
Lifetime Access
Pay in Full Bonus- 5Cs Posters (Community, Creativity, Collaboration, Critical Thinking, Curiosity)
Community-Building Makerspace Story Stations
Makerspace Holiday Story Stations (Including Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas)
End-of-the-Year Makerspace Challenge Cards
4 Comprehensive STEM Units Covering all 2nd Grade NGSS Standards (can be adapted for other grade levels) that will take you through an entire year of STEM.
"Trina’s passion for creativity and purposeful play is truly contagious!"
"With children’s developmental needs and best practices always at the forefront, she’s the kind of teacher and leader that every educator should have on their team.
I always enjoy collaborating with her as an Elementary STEM CON presenter and panelist.
If you’re looking for practical, engaging, and student-focused ways to implement a Makerspace in your classroom or school, you’re in great hands with Trina!"
-Brooke Brown, curriculum author and owner of Teach Outside the Box
What Teachers are Saying About Mastering Makerspace...
Denise College Profession: I'm looking forward to creating a makerspace and sharing it with my students. Your training, support, and encouragement have helped me envision what I want in a makerspace and how to make it happen.
Denise Ceuvas, Higher Education K-5 Teacher Prep
B.B. College Professor: Being new to the concept of MakerSpace, I wanted to find practical ways to design and implement my space. Trina Deboree has provided just what I needed with her training. Her resources and ideas are practical and easy to implement. I am learning so much without feeling overwhelmed. I appreciate Trina’s style of presenting helpful tips and encouragement in creating spaces where students can learn in creative, meaningful ways.
Dr. R. Baker, Professor, and Teacher
Stacey STEM Teacher:
Dear Trina,
... You are my inspiration and Makerspace Mentor.
Stacy Goode, STEM Teacher
Lisa Makerspace Teacher: As a first-year makerspace teacher, I thought this course was very valuable! I definitely feel more confident starting this school year. I also loved your enthusiasm!
Lisa Schemmel, Makerspace Teacher
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Chat with Trina directly!
Chat with me directly from Twitter or Instagram @trina_deboree. I love to talk about all things Makerspace and motivating kids. Reach out with your questions; I'll happily answer them. In the meantime, press play and hear directly from me!
If you're thinking: “This sounds amazing, but I'm still not 100% sure,” keep reading...
You should give Mastering Makerspace a 7-day risk-free shot if you're motivated by any of the following:
You want your kids to LOVE learning
You have been teaching or parenting for a while, and you see what is happening to kids. And you want BETTER. You know that children who are invested and engaged in their own futures are much more likely to be happy, productive members of society. And you CARE DEEPLY about how kids feel about themselves and their own learning.
You love to INSPIRE children
You work hard. You aren't afraid to put in the effort. But you believe that kids need to be DOING and not just GETTING information. You believe that the system has gotten it wrong, and you aren't afraid to push back a bit on the old way of doing thngs. You know that is the ONLY true way to make a change in learning.
You want to LOVE what you do
You also know that as much as you give, you need to honor and respect your own time. You need to refill so that you can continue to give. You need to take back your evenings and weekends while STILL providing learning that inspires and motivates deep thinkers. Plus, you desperately want to LOVE what you are doing with kids.
Plus, there is MORE!
Bonuses Are Included in BOTH Plans!
Private Facebook Group
Get unstuck in a matter of minutes and maintain your momentum right through till you unveil your Makerspace.
(A $97 Value)
What You’ll Get:
An active and highly supportive Facebook community with fellow parents and educators ensures you feel inspired, motivated, and supported by fellow teachers and parents who value high-engagement learning.
A space to overcome isolation and constantly refill your motivation tank by connecting with other educators who understand your journey and are here to score big time with Makerspace!
Social and Emotional Learning With Makerspace
This additional bonus play focuses on integrating the social and emotional aspects of a child and using makerspace to help children learn to cope with feelings.
(A $47 Value)
What You’ll Get:
A better understanding of social and emotional learning.
A clearer picture of much-needed soft skills necessary for future employment for all children, not just college-bound students.
Strategies teachers and parents can use to be intentional about developing social and emotional skills.
Makerspace Start-Up Kit and Procedure Bundle
Included in Mastering Makerspace is my Getting Started Kit and Procedure, Jobs, and Mindset Bundle.
(A $10 Value)
What You’ll Get:
Labels
Signs
Makerspace Procedures and Routines
Makerspace Jobs
Makerspace Mindset Posters
Engineering Design Model Posters
Makerspace Exit Tickets
Makerspace Resources
Included in Mastering Makerspace are two EXTRA Bonuses!
(A $10 Value)
What You’ll Get:
Makerspace STEM Challenge
Makerspace Moment in Literature
Here’s what you’re getting when you enroll in either option today:
Video Training with three modules broken down Into 19 short video lessons to teach you all you need to know about implementing a meaningful Makerspace without the overwhelm or time commitment -$197 Value
Supporting documents such as guides, checklists, material lists, letters to parents and businesses, and a workbook to help you move through the lessons with ease and efficiency
Makerspace Playbook step-by-step procedures and ideas to implement to ensure success for you and your students.
Bonus Play #1 Private Group With 5 Live Support Coaching Calls
Bonus Play #2 Social and Emotional Learning With Makerspace
Bonus Play #3 Makerspace Start-Up Kit and Procedure Bundle
Makerspace STEM Challenge that you can use the next day with your students
Makerspace Moment in Literature that you can use immediately with your students (Bonus!)
Lifetime Access
Total Value: $199
But when you enroll today, you’ll get access to everything for just:
Mastering Makerspace Complete Playbook - $97 Value
CHOOSE THE OPTION THAT IS A PERFECT FIT FOR YOU:
Choose between two options. (Finally, differentiated professional development!) You may choose the best option for you and your teaching journey.
* Choose Option One: Mastering Makerspace: The Basics or Option Two: Mastering Makerspace All-Inclusive Experience.
Option One: The Basics
Everything you need to get your Makerspace up and running smoothly and efficiently.
Video Training with three modules broken down Into 19 short video lessons to teach you all you need to know about implementing a meaningful Makerspace without the overwhelm or time commitment
Supporting documents such as guides, checklists, material lists, letters to parents and businesses, and a workbook to help you move through the lessons with ease and efficiency
Makerspace Playbook (Step-by-step procedures and ideas to implement to ensure success for you and your students.)
Makerspace STEM Challenge that you can use the next day with your students
Makerspace Moment in Literature (Bonus!) that you can use immediately with your learners
Lifetime Access
Option Two: All-Inclusive Experience
Everything you need to get your Makerspace up and running smoothly and efficiently while also giving you the tools to teach reading comprehension and STEM using Makerspace.
Video Training with three modules broken down Into 19 short video lessons to teach you all you need to know about implementing a meaningful Makerspace without the overwhelm or time commitment
Supporting documents such as guides, checklists, material lists, letters to parents and businesses, and a workbook to help you move through the lessons with ease and efficiency
Makerspace Playbook (Step-by-step procedures and ideas to implement to ensure success for you and your students.)
Makerspace STEM Challenge that you can use the next day with your students
Makerspace Moment in Literature (Bonus!) that you can use immediately with your learners
Lifetime Access
Pay in Full Bonus- 5Cs Posters (Community, Creativity, Collaboration, Critical Thinking, Curiosity)
Community-Building Makerspace Story Stations
Makerspace Holiday Story Stations (Including Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas)
End-of-the-Year Makerspace Challenge Cards
4 Comprehensive STEM Units Covering all 2nd Grade NGSS Standards (can be adapted for other grade levels) that will take you through an entire year of STEM.
Plus, you will be backed by a Money-Back Guarantee!
Mastering Makerspace is a comprehensive game plan that takes you step-by-step through the implementation of Makerspace and is for parents and educators who are excited and COMMITTED to creating a Makerspace in their learning space.
By the end of the first big play, you'll have received all the basics on Makerspace and have intentionally set your WHY.
If you don't feel confident and motivated to continue your Makerspace journey, simply reach out, show me you've put in the work, and I'll refund your investment. Full details here.
Frequently Asked Questions
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As I have been a teacher and a mom myself, I totally get not having enough time to do everything. But I also know the value of learning something that will change my teaching for the better.
I've taken all of that into consideration. The Mastering Makerspace playbook is broken down into modules or big plays. Each big play contains 4-5 short, to-the-point video lessons or drills. So you will get the information you need and have a feeling of accomplishment as you work through the lessons. This structure was created to prevent overwhelm intentionally. Short wins equal HUGE rewards.
In the end, your students will be engaged and learning. So all the time previously wasted dealing with behavior issues or boredom vanishes because kids love Makerspace. (You just bought some of your time back! Now, if only there were a solution to those pesky lesson plans or dinner tonight!)
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Yes, teachers spend so much of their own money. That is super frustrating. Gathering materials and tools does not need to break the bank. In fact, I show you how to get donations!
I will even give you the words to use to get people to say yes to donations. That happens in Show Me The Money at the end of Big Play Two.
Plus, families will give you more than you think- especially their trash! (Yep, you heard me right. Trash makes the best materials! More on that inside the course.
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Guess what? Makerspace is standards-based! I talk specifically about standards and interdisciplinary work in Big Play #3: Exploring the Possibilities. So I've got you covered.
Plus, I've gathered Scholarly Research for you to pass along. This stuff is evidence-based, my friend.
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First of all, don't even get me started on the value of children's play. (Actually, I talk about play in one of the first lessons in the first Module or big Plays.)
Most importantly, Makerspace can be the vehicle that you use to teach STEM topics. It can also be used to teach close reading standards in literature. There are tons of possibilities.
The big bonus is anytime a child is learning, and it FEELS like play, you have won BIG TIME. Can you say total engagement?
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Anyone else tired of the word rigor, or is it is just me? Either way, STEM work is anything but light or superficial. In fact, STEM work focuses on analysis and synthesizing, along with other intense critical thinking skills and higher-level thinking. So no problem there. And you should see the thinking that goes on when a child works through a Makerspace Moment in Literature. (More on that inside The Big Play: Exploring Possibilities.
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One of the best parts of being a media specialist, librarian, or STEM teacher is our ability to excite and engage children in thinking, reading, and learning. Makerspace is part of that!
Plus, I'll show you how to fit Makerspace into your 40-minute block inside Mastering Makerspace. It can be done!
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Do we really have time NOT to engage kids in learning?
There are so many children who check out of learning for one reason or another- it's too hard, it's not fun, it makes them feel bad about themselves, it doesn't interest them, and they are struggling personally. All sorts of reasons.
We know that students learn better, stay on task longer, and invest themselves in learning when it is meaningful and interesting. The time is now to start making this real. You will actually be saving time once you see how engaged your students are in their learning.
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Students feel respected when trusted with such vital devices and have exceeded expectations worldwide for decades. When routines and procedures are implemented, they will rise to the occasion. (And yes, we go over this too.)
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Absolutely! Keep reading. You will see What's Inside the Mastering Makerspace. This gives you all the details.
"Talking with Trina is like a shot of espresso to the soul."
"Her insight helped me discover who I was and who I needed to help. This is Trina’s talent and amazing superpower. She helps students and teachers discover who they are and where they want to go. Then, she gives them the tools to succeed.
Imagine if every child had a teacher like Trina, who could help them discover the very best in themselves, and who can help them grow and succeed in anything that life brings their way. This is why I fully support the work that Trina is doing. Not only does she help her students, but she shows teachers exactly how they can develop the same inclusive, loving, and nurturing environments where every student feels that they belong and that they are successful."
Dr. Yen Verhoeven, CEO at Qi Learning Research Group
I want you and I to be a part of the solution in education.
I created Mastering Makerspace because I truly believe that it is time for a change in our current education system. There are too many kids being dragged to school. Kids who hate being in school. I saw it every day.
I know that Makerspace can be THE beginning or even just a small piece of the solution. A solution that includes teachers igniting a passion for learning. We just need that first step. The step that will create an environment that inspires children to dream and create.
This is my then 16-year-old son standing next to me. (Yes, I'm in my pajamas! And yes, he's huge!) He hates school. In fact, he is no longer going to school. At sixteen, my son dropped out of high school. My school system lost him long ago. And I didn't stop the train wreck.
I don't want any child to feel about school the way my son feels about it. I gave most of my adult life to inspiring students. That's what we do as educators. Or that is what we hope to do. My son needed teachers like you. Teachers that will do whatever it takes to make learning enjoyable, relevant, and purposeful. Is that you? I think it is.
Allow me to join you on your journey. I'll be by your side the whole way. Plus, you will have everything you need to take your Makerspace from Zero to Amazing!
I hope to see you inside of Mastering Makerspace.
All my best.
Trina
CHOOSE THE OPTION THAT IS A PERFECT FIT FOR YOU:
Choose between two options. (Finally, differentiated professional development!) You may choose the best option for you and your teaching journey.
* Choose Option One: Mastering Makerspace: The Basics or Option Two: Mastering Makerspace All-Inclusive Experience.
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Option One: The Basics
Everything you need to get your Makerspace up and running smoothly and efficiently.
Video Training with three modules broken down Into 19 short video lessons to teach you all you need to know about implementing a meaningful Makerspace without the overwhelm or time commitment
Supporting documents such as guides, checklists, material lists, letters to parents and businesses, and a workbook to help you move through the lessons with ease and efficiency
Makerspace Playbook (Step-by-step procedures and ideas to implement to ensure success for you and your students.)
Makerspace STEM Challenge that you can use the next day with your students
Makerspace Moment in Literature (Bonus!) that you can use immediately with your learners
Lifetime Access
Option Two: All-Inclusive Experience
Everything you need to get your Makerspace up and running smoothly and efficiently while also giving you the tools to teach reading comprehension and STEM using Makerspace.
Video Training with three modules broken down Into 19 short video lessons to teach you all you need to know about implementing a meaningful Makerspace without the overwhelm or time commitment
Supporting documents such as guides, checklists, material lists, letters to parents and businesses, and a workbook to help you move through the lessons with ease and efficiency
Makerspace Playbook (Step-by-step procedures and ideas to implement to ensure success for you and your students.)
Makerspace STEM Challenge that you can use the next day with your students
Makerspace Moment in Literature (Bonus!) that you can use immediately with your learners
Lifetime Access
Pay in Full Bonus- 5Cs Posters (Community, Creativity, Collaboration, Critical Thinking, Curiosity)
Community-Building Makerspace Story Stations
Makerspace Holiday Story Stations (Including Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas)
End-of-the-Year Makerspace Challenge Cards
4 Comprehensive STEM Units Covering all 2nd Grade NGSS Standards (can be adapted for other grade levels) that will take you through an entire year of STEM.
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