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Low Cost Recycled Lighting

Low Cost Recycled Lighting

Every April we celebrate Earth Day and it’s a glorious reminder to recycle, reuse, and reduce! . Here at The Open Bench Project, that’s practically second nature.  We pride ourselves in taking whatever we can get our hands on and turning it into something,...
The Importance of Art in STEAM

The Importance of Art in STEAM

There is still some debate surrounding the addition of “A” to STEM to create STEAM.  To us, it’s not just a matter of adding a letter, but rather a vitally significant augmentation of our approach to education:  art.  Art is imperative to learning...
Kids and Makerspaces

Kids and Makerspaces

Kids, makerspaces, science, technology, engineering, art, and math all go well together.  According to Remake Learning, makerspaces are popping up in schools, libraries, museums and unique spaces with much success.  Young people seem to naturally thrive when given...