Welcome to Maker404
Project not found? No worries — we're here to help K–6 tech teachers and curious families bring creativity, challenge, and fun to learning everywhere.
Whether you're a brand-new tech teacher wondering where to start, a makerspace facilitator looking for quick project ideas, or a parent experimenting with new tools at home, you're in the right place. We believe technology is most powerful when it’s hands-on, failure-friendly, and rooted in curiosity — both in the classroom and around the kitchen table.
Maker404 isn’t just built from theory. It’s built from real classrooms and real family life. As educators and parents, we use technology every day to solve problems, coach teams, build projects, and explore new ideas with the kids around us. Sometimes that means designing classroom maker challenges. Sometimes it means building a basketball rotation planner for game day. Sometimes it means launching a pixel drawing studio just to see what young artists will create.
Our resources are designed for real-world constraints — limited budgets, limited time, and students with varying skill levels. From cardboard and tape to micro:bits, coding tools, and practical web apps, we focus on what actually works with elementary learners — and what helps families use technology intentionally at home.
Start Here
New to teaching technology or running a makerspace? Start here for a practical guide to getting started with confidence. Learn our teaching philosophy, get quick-start tips, and discover how to bring making into your classroom without feeling overwhelmed.
Go »404 Challenges
Low-prep, failure-friendly mini projects designed to spark creativity and problem-solving. Each challenge uses simple materials (cardboard, straws, tape) and takes 30-60 minutes. Perfect for introducing design thinking, STEM concepts, and hands-on learning to K-6 students.
Try One »Maker Blog
Real stories from classroom teaching and home projects. Read how the same maker process applies to school lessons, family projects, and practical tools (including youth sports coaching workflows), with a focus on transferable tech skills for educators.
Read »Downloads
Free, ready-to-print lesson plans, supply checklists, and activity guides. Download PDF resources including our complete Finch2 robotics curriculum, first-week makerspace plans, and tech teacher supply lists. All materials are classroom-tested and free for educational use.
Download »Tools
Our curated list of favorite classroom tools, from hardware (micro:bits, LEGO, Ozobots) to software (Scratch, Tinkercad, Code.org) to consumables (the humble cardboard box). Organized by category with recommendations for K-8 makerspaces and tech classrooms on any budget.
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