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 here
• XMaker 3D Printer
• Bambu Labs [Amazon Link] [Direct Website]
• My favorite 3D filament
• 3D Print Software, website & app: Tinkercad.com
• 3D Print Software, website & app: Doodle 3D Transform
• 3D Printing Lessons for Elementary Students | K-5 STEM Bundle
• 5th Grade 3D Print Project: Environment Invention
• 4th Grade 3D Print Project: Night Light with a Circuit
• 3rd Grade 3D Print Project: Life Cycle Model
• 2nd Grade 3D Print Project: Custom Birdhouse
• 1st Grade 3D Print Project: Animal Family Traits
• Kindergarten 3D Print Project: Earth Care Charm
• Freebie- 3D Printing Station Signs
• 3D Printing Video Tutorial playlist by Naomi [Tinkercad & Doodle 3D Transform]

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