Almost 1o years ago, my son was going into fourth grade and attended summer school. His summer school teacher, now my teammate 😊, introduced my son to Caine's Arcade. This 10-minute documentary inspired my son to create his own arcade out of Legos. He spent weeks working on different games, made tickets, and invited young friends over to play. And, the littles loved it. My son has always been creative and a "put things together" kind of kid. He is resourceful and was always a "maker". He learned early on that his talent could be financially rewarding too. Whether selling Duck Tape wallets on the bus or using Rexlace to construct intricate keychain designs for his teachers, he was a builder.
Our incredible Library Media Specialists regularly design astonishing learning opportunities for our students. Recently, they offered a cardboard construction session for our monthly Maker Space! I was introduced to new tools and techniques that allow students to construct without using tape! Students used teamwork, planning, and work delegation to complete a simple cardboard construction and I will tell you, they did not disappoint!
Here is the documentary that inspired the Cardboard Challenge movement!
