Tinkering space

Get inspired to make your own tinkering space after taking a peek into the world of Meri Cherry, Atelierista at Kol Tikvah Early Childhood Education Center.

I started a new job last week. I am the new atelierista (art teacher) at a Reggio based preschool close to where I live and I just love love love it! Reggio is a play based approach that I learned about several years ago and immediately fell in love with. There are several key elements to […]

Today I’m joined by Megan Schiller of The Art Pantry, as part of our ongoing series of inspiring conversations that center on how to set up creativity hubs, or tinkerspaces. If you’re scratching your head because you can’t figure out where to put your child’s art materials, want to turn your laundry room into an […]

We may earn money or products from the companies mentioned in this post. Please see policies for more information.I love finding inspiration on Pinterest. There are so many awesome bloggers and sites out there it’s hard to keep track of them all! I thought I’d highlight some awesome ideas I’ve been pinning lately. Kids’ Tinker

We talk a lot about setting up tinkering spaces here at TinkerLab, and I’m often asked for advice on how to set up a maker space at home. There are so many ways to approach this, and we all have different spaces with multiple constraints and possibilities. However, there are some cornerstone tips on how to […]

If you’re scratching your head because you can’t figure out where to put your children’s art materials, hatching a plan to turn your laundry room into an art room, or shifting furniture to make room for a new easel, these interviews are sure to give you food for thought.

Tinker trays are becoming more popular, and with good reason. We have been using them for quite some time and have always been happy with the result. Providing open-ended materials allows for (to...

Mystery Tinker Bags for Creative STEM Fun. Create opened imaginative play that encourages critical thinking and problem-solving. These bags are perfect for toddlers, preschoolers, and older. Encourage creative thinking and science skills!

Jess on Instagram: “Tinker Table! I went through the curriculum regarding all the boxes these activities tick....was surprised at just how much! The…”

Gever Tulley recently created this fabulous resource: The Tinkerer's Toolbox , a list on Amazon that has all the "basic tools are selected for their compatibility with children's hands, their general durability, and successful history of use at Tinkering School." Of course I think it's a brilliant list, but it also made me want to offer up this gift suggestion for parents/friends/relations that might want to encourage a child's inner tinkerer, but aren't quite ready to let them have at it…