“Design thinking at its best! Great for families to read to promote experiences of seeing the world around them as opportunities to learn.”
Gracie and Edie have a problem…Turbo the tortoise needs a better way to get his lunch!
Together, Gracie and Edie set out to build a machine to feed their hungry class pet. They plan, design, test, and try again—learning that creating something new takes time, patience, and teamwork. It’s not easy, but with each mistake, they get a little closer to making it work Can Gracie and Edie figure out a way to help Turbo?
Can they design a machine that actually works?
A playful story about problem-solving, making mistakes, and never giving up.
“Gracie: The Maker articulately demonstrates the curiosity and thirst for learning in our young people. With a focus on collaboration, these two girls demonstrate 21st century fluencies and showcase what it means to take risks in their learning. This book is a must have for all elementary classrooms!”
“Gracie: The Maker seamlessly continues where Daphne McMenemy’s first book, Gracie, ends. Gracie and her new friend demonstrate problem solving, perseverance and most of all, collaboration in their best forms. Great for families to read to promote experiences of seeing the world around them as opportunities to learn about. These books are also great for educators to share with students to launch actions toward becoming problem identifiers and solution creators.”
“Another fabulous book by Daphne McMenemy. Gracie and her friends teach children the importance of persevering to solve problems while collaborating with each other. All the books in the Gracie series are valuable to educators in demonstrating to their students how to be problem solvers who learn from their mistakes.”
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