207. Top Three Need to Know Things About 3D Printing with Kids

3D Printing with kids can be intimidating, especially if you don't have any outside experience to teach them. I felt the same way, and I almost wanted to give up on 3D printing. In fact, 3D printing is a STEM lesson I enjoy teaching and continue to learn about! In this episode, I'll be answering these common questions I get from teachers about 3D printing.

What printer should I get?How do kids design 3D prints? What 3D printing lessons should I teach for each grade?

Resources Mentioned

Join the 3D Printing Workshop for Teachers hereXMaker 3D Printer Bambu Labs [Amazon Link] [Direct Website]My favorite 3D filament3D Print Software, website & app: Tinkercad.com3D Print Software, website & app: Doodle 3D Transform3D Printing Lessons for Elementary Students | K-5 STEM Bundle5th Grade 3D Print Project: Environment Invention4th Grade 3D Print Project: Night Light with a Circuit3rd Grade 3D Print Project: Life Cycle Model2nd Grade 3D Print Project: Custom Birdhouse1st Grade 3D Print Project: Animal Family TraitsKindergarten 3D Print Project: Earth Care CharmFreebie- 3D Printing Station Signs3D Printing Video Tutorial playlist by Naomi [Tinkercad & Doodle 3D Transform]

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