Children will be encouraged to ‘think like a Maker' using the following three elements.
Pupils use the Maker{Cycle} to evolve and iterate* their ideas and prototypes. Children begin to understand that making improvements is key to being able to 'think like a maker'.
“well I could do that, that can be me, and it sparked an interest"
We have teamed up with a diverse range of professionals who share their stories. We have made inspiring videos and resources to help children identify with people and see opportunities that may otherwise be remote.
We have provided authentic contexts for Tinker time activities . This is motivating for pupils who love the opportunity to work in real-life scenarios.
“It's opportunities like these that help our children gain valuable knowledge about future jobs and influence them to take a certain direction in their life.”