Elementary Media Center Makerspace Area

Elementary School STEM Makerspace Furniture & Activity Solutions

Create an inspiring elementary makerspace that introduces students to creation, invention, and discovery through hands-on learning experiences. This comprehensive solution features large collaborative tables for engineering projects, mobile seating for flexible configurations, and mobile storage that brings supplies directly to student work areas, promoting self-directed learning and creativity.

Inspire Innovation with Elementary School Makerspace Design

The best elementary makerspaces introduce students to creation, invention, and discovery through DIY-focused, collaborative workspaces designed with flexibility in mind. Whether implemented in media centers, common areas, or dedicated classrooms, these spaces accommodate various grade levels, subjects, activities, and tools.

When students access areas that promote self-directed learning, they control their own discovery process, strengthen real-world skills, and build self-confidence. This hands-on approach to education prepares students for future academic and career success while fostering creativity and problem-solving abilities.

Key Components for Elementary School STEM Makerspace Success

For Students

Students need collaborative tables and flexible seating that easily accommodate group projects of various sizes. Mobile storage units should make accessing supplies simple by wheeling directly to student work areas, keeping projects flowing smoothly without interruption.

For Teachers

Teachers need mobile writing surfaces where they can present notes or instructions to different groups. Open walkways should allow movement from one group to another for mentoring and guidance. Spacious storage units must keep the area organized and supplies easily accessible for various activities.

For Administrators

Administrators need makerspaces equipped with furniture that works to meet educational goals for the space. All products must be available when needed and delivered on time, with quick and efficient installations that minimize disruption to school operations.

Flexible STEM Furniture and Storage Solutions for Elementary Makerspaces

School Outfitters' research and development team designed makerspace areas that cater to both student and teacher needs. Our carefully selected furnishings provide everything students need to complete hands-on group projects. The building area, breakout area, and storage area make creating excellent makerspace environments simple and effective.

Building Area

Designed to accommodate larger maker projects with spacious work surfaces:

• Large collaborative tables - Provide students with spacious work areas needed for engineering projects, robot building, maker kits, and other hands-on activities. Lightweight design makes these tables easy to push together for larger projects or group discussion sessions, supporting various learning configurations.
• Mobile seating - Allows students to easily rearrange themselves into configurations that best fit their project needs as they complete collaborative work. This flexibility supports different learning styles and project requirements throughout the day.
• Mobile dry erase easels - Roll to workstations for student brainstorming and idea capture on the fly. Two writing surfaces allow students to write down ideas or present information to other groups. Easels can also section off workspaces when needed for focused work.

Breakout Area

A comfortable space for small group discussions, project planning sessions, and research:

• Planning tables - Feature spacious tabletops that accommodate devices, books, and research materials needed for project planning and preparation. Rolling casters make them easy to move or arrange in groups when collaborative planning sessions require different configurations.
• Mobile seating - Can be rolled into groups for breakout sessions, allowing students to quickly form discussion circles or collaborative planning groups as project needs change throughout learning activities.
• Mobile dry erase easels - Support brainstorming and project planning activities. The double-sided design allows multiple students to work simultaneously, and easels can section off the breakout area for focused small group work when needed.

Storage Area

Keeps maker components, kits, and supplies organized and easily accessible:

• Mobile bin storage - Rolls directly to student work areas, making distribution and collection of supplies easy and efficient. Clear bins make material location simple, and bins remove completely from units for use at workstations. Various bin sizes accommodate different storage needs for diverse maker activities.
• Shelving units - Hold large projects, tools, and materials in consistent locations. When items are stored consistently, students can easily identify and locate what they need for their creative projects, promoting independence and organization skills.
• Lockable storage - Secures tools that may require teacher supervision and valuable materials or supplies overnight. This secure storage protects both students and expensive makerspace resources while maintaining organized learning environments.

Build Your Elementary School's Ultimate STEM Makerspace

School Outfitters makes outfitting your school's makerspace simple and effective. Choose the option that best fits your budget and needs and get an itemized quote with just one click, including all three specially-designed solutions.

Our helpful sales representatives are happy to answer questions about our solutions and how you can implement them in your school. Just give us a call at 1-800-260-2776.