I’ve been using prompt cards in my Makerspace for a bit now. I find that they help students, but they also help the teachers who bring the students into the Makerspace too. Even though teachers at my schools have been trained on how to use the equipment, they often need reminders…and it helps them feel like they have a way to answer student questions.
I prefer using them in Acrylic Sign Holders like these, but they are expensive. If you trim cards down a bit, they will work in the plastic 8×10 picture frames you can buy for pretty cheap. They don’t hold up as well, but if you are on a budget, they will work. Another option is to run the cards on tagboard and use sheet protectors.
This packet contains resources to create Makerspace Centers with the following materials:
- LEDs and Coin Cell Batteries
- Cubelets
- Hot Wheel Tracks
- Little Bits
- Makey Makey
- Spheros
- Dollar Store Fans
- Squishy Circiuts
- old toys
Each center contains pictures, simple directions, and QR codes to scan for more info. You get them on Teachers Pay Teachers here.