MakerSpace at School

KidsLab brings the MakerSpace to your school – with 3D printing, robotics, and digital creative projects right in the classroom.

A MakerSpace at school is more than a room: it’s a learning culture in which students move from passive consumers to active makers. They experiment, build, and program – and experience that they themselves can make a difference in the digital world.

KidsLab brings exactly these experiences right to your school in Augsburg and the Bavaria region – without expensive room conversions or costly purchases, with all materials and tech included.

What is a MakerSpace?

A MakerSpace (also known as a creative workshop, FabLab, or tinkering lab) is an open learning space where kids and teenagers work with technology, design, and digital tools. Typical MakerSpace activities at school:

• 3D printers – design your own objects on a computer and print them
• Robots & electronics – Calliope mini, LEGO Technic, soldering
• Coding – from ScratchJr to Python
• AI & digital media – understanding algorithms, developing games

What makes it special: with making, there are no right or wrong answers – it’s about trying things out, failing, and thinking further. That’s exactly what strengthens creativity, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.

MakerSpace project day – we come to you

KidsLab brings everything needed for a MakerSpace project day: materials, technology, and experienced mentors. No room needs to be renovated – we turn the classroom into a workshop.

Building a lasting MakerSpace at your school

Want to set up a permanent MakerSpace at your school? KidsLab supports schools in Augsburg and the region:

• Equipment consulting – what does a school MakerSpace really need? We help you buy sensibly and affordably.
• Learning kits as a starting point – borrow robot mice and Calliope mini for free and gain first experience
• Teacher training – our training for teachers shows how making methods can be integrated into lessons
• Support for your first project day – we lead the way, your class joins in

Funding & financing

A MakerSpace doesn’t have to be a luxury. Schools in Augsburg and Bavaria have good funding options:

• Startchancen programme – nationwide funding for schools in challenging situations, usable for MakerSpace equipment and workshops
• DigiPakt Bayern / media concept – many MakerSpace devices (3D printers, microcontrollers) are eligible for funding under the school media concept
• Sponsorship & nonprofit status – as a nonprofit organisation, we can keep our offers affordable for all schools

Why KidsLab for a school MakerSpace?

KidsLab is a nonprofit organisation from Augsburg with years of experience in making and digital education at schools in the region – from primary school to secondary school (Gymnasium).

• Young, dedicated mentors from IT and creative professions
• Experience with all school types and age groups (from age 6)
• Hands-on formats, no prior knowledge required
• Flexible booking: project day, club, multi-part series, or training
• Fair prices as a nonprofit organisation – every euro flows back into educational work

Interested? We’re happy to advise you – free and with no obligation:

gregor@kidslab.de | 0821-99951920 (phone/WhatsApp)