Exhibit Spotlight: Maker Space
“Exhibit Spotlight: Maker Space” from “The Scoop: News from KidsPlay Children’s Museum,” Winter 2024/25.
The Maker Space at KidsPlay Children’s Museum in Torrington, CT is an inspiring exhibit where traditional arts and crafts blend with STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) learning elements. This exhibit invites children to explore and solve problems through fun and innovative activities. Children develop critical thinking and a love for discovery while responding to an ever-changing “Maker Space Challenge” and when engaging with one of the STEM stations, such as the Microscope.
Thanks to the Neag Foundation’s generous support, the Maker Space is entering an exciting new chapter. Over the next year, we plan to restore an educator position to the Maker Space team to design more interdisciplinary activities merging creativity and STEM. This role will bring fresh inspiration and STEM expertise to our programs.
We also plan to pilot an Artist-in-Residence program that will welcome teaching artists who will introduce children to media such as clay, textiles, and sculpture. These upgrades will transform the Maker Space into an even more vibrant hub for creativity and STEM learning.
Thank you, Neag Foundation, for helping us foster innovation and imagination. Together, we’re inspiring the next generation of creators and problem-solvers!