Mobile Maker Club

Children created “Mossy” turtles inspired by the beautiful children’s book Mossy by Jan Brett. The story follows an eastern box turtle who grows a small garden of moss and plants on her shell and is taken from her natural habitat to become a museum exhibit. Although admired by many, Mossy becomes sad away from her home, and with the help of a caring curator’s niece, she is eventually returned to the wild, where she belongs.

Through this hands-on maker project, children explored ecosystems, habitats, and the importance of protecting wildlife and keeping animals in their natural environments. Students designed their own turtle habitats using moss, natural materials, and creative building techniques.

The moss was gathered by my husband and me, and many of the supplies were upcycled or handmade in our workshop, helping children connect creativity, sustainability, nature, and STEM learning together in a meaningful way. 🌿🐢✨

🌟 Today, students explored space, stars, and hands-on creativity! Students created solar system learning tools while learning about planets and motion in space.

Our kindergarten students also learned about the constellations Ursa Major and Ursa Minor, the bears, while practicing knot-tying and creative lacing techniques to build fine motor and problem-solving skills. 🐻✨Ursa Major is visible now!

A fun day of STEM, creativity, and learning through making!

Drilling holes in driftwood gathered during king tides 2026 for an upcoming maker project.