Five Reasons Educators Worldwide Love Makedo in the Classroom
You might be familiar with Makedo as an at-home activity, but have you thought outside the (cardboard) box to consider how it might support your education space? We are passionate about supporting kids in learning through hands-on experiences, while developing a range of skills such as creativity and collaboration, and having fun in the process!
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Top 5 reasons to use Makedo in your education setting
1. Budget-friendly classroom tools and connectors
Makedo tools are not only safe, but also incredibly fun and eco-awesome! Ditch the hot glue and tape, and replace them with our reusable tools, connectors and parts designed for use again and again, making them perfect for budget-minded and thrifty educators. Empower your students to see the potential of everyday cardboard as they repurpose, upcycle and think creatively to turn a potential waste material into something wonderful.
2. Safe, intuitive and easy to use
Kids love using the Makedo system because it puts them in the driver's seat. Forget rigid instructions and predictable outcomes as Makedo throws open the doors to boundless imagination. With everyday cardboard, Makedo Scrus, and a dash of ingenuity, students become architects, engineers, storytellers, and artists. Being easy to use, Makedo supports learners to engage in screen-free, whole-body learning that is interactive and memorable. Moreover, the engagement of multiple senses enables the brain to form a stronger connection, leading to a deeper understanding and long-term retention of the curriculum.
3. Adaptable to any subject, age, and topic
Makedo is versatile and can be used across a range of learning environments, ages and topics. We love to support educators, so we continually curate our library of free, curriculum-linked, gold-standard lesson plans on our Resource Hub.
4. Accessible and inclusive tools for every student
Building with Makedo tools is highly accessible, making it easy for learners to get started. This low barrier to entry allows any student to bring their imagination to life with upcycled cardboard! In no time, your students will be creating anything from a flower to a fort or a mask to a maze, helping to solidify the learning while developing a range of additional skills in the process.
5. Builds real-world skills while having FUN!
Providing students with scenarios and allowing them to work together to solve them develops critical thinking and collaborative skills essential for life beyond school. These hands-on group experiences foster teamwork and build crucial communication, problem-solving and social skills. Just imagine the rich discussions your students will have as they bring their collective visions to life! This is real-world learning at its finest!
There you have it! We hope you’ll consider using Makedo in your learning environment. Trust us, your learners will love it!
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