Making Makers
Makers are a resourceful bunch. But how do we nurture and support new makers? We've been doing just that and we've created this site to share some of our projects, product reviews, and also some of our tested strategies.

Start Coding with Scratch
With much of the world homeschooling due to the COVID-19 pandemic, families are trying to figure out curriculum and how to keep kids occupied. We…
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Motorized Origami
If you’re looking for an easy and fun project to do with your kids, this is a really great one! With some paper and a…
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How to Raise a Steminist
If we define feminism as the belief that all genders should have equal rights and opportunities, STEMinists believe that all genders should have equal opportunities…
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2018 Holiday Gift Guide: Teens
Teens can be hard to find gifts for. We have two at home–we know! Never fear. We have some great ideas for you, plus a…
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2018 Holiday Gift Guide: Ages 5 – 11
2018 Maker Gift Guide: Ages 5 – 11 I’ve long believed the things we give our kids matter. Some gifts are simple pleasures, but a…
Read MoreOh the Possibilities!
Here at MKR LAB we LOVE microcontrollers! These tiny but powerful devices can power a wide array of projects and they bring your code to…
Read MoreHands-On Physics!
This summer we debuted a physics class for elementary students and ran it as a camp. Our goal was to introduce them to the most…
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LED PomPom Crowns
No power, no problem! The lights may be out, but this crew is glowing with LED headgear they made. After tornados passed through Westchester and…
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MKR LAB in the News!
The Lewisboro Hamlet Hub wrote about MKR LAB. It’s so exciting that people are finding us here in Northern Westchester. “MKR LAB Inc. announced several…
Read MoreThe Button!
Sometimes adding a simple button is wildly exciting! Some of my favorite questions are “what if …,” “wouldn’t it be cool if …,” and “how…
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