10 Makerspace quotes every maker educator should know

Who doesn’t like a good quote?

Quotes like the famous “Be the change that you wish to see in the world.” by Mahatma Gandhi or “I have not failed. I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work.” by Thomas Edison inspire us and sometimes remind us of values we hold dear.

When it comes to maker education, a couple of quotes are particularly powerful to inspire students and teachers.

A list of ten of my favorite quotes guiding me when planning activities and helping students inside a school Makerspace follows.

Here are the ten makerspace quotes that every makerspace teacher should know.

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Integrate quotes into makerspace activities.

You can use these quotes as decorations for your maker space. Why not print them prominently on the wall?

Use quotes as a personal motivation tool.

If you make it into a habit of reading some of these quotes at the start of your week, it can inspire you to adapt your lesson plans. And when you’re tired and doubting if you can make it through all the hard work that comes with being a makerspace teacher, reading some of these quotes can remind you of the powerful work you do as an educator.

Do you have a favorite makerspace quote?

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