Tinkering is the open-ended, hands-on process of exploring, experimenting, and building without a set script. It allows children to follow their curiosity, test ideas, and learn through trial, adjustment, and discovery. A Makerspace is any dedicated area for creative play and building, whether it’s a full room, a rolling cart, or a simple bin with materials ready to explore. Tinkering naturally develops creativity, problem-solving, persistence, and confidence as children engage with materials on their own terms. This resource includes three (3) pages and dozens of lists of practical, inspiring ideas to help you set up meaningful tinkering opportunities in any Makerspace, encouraging kids to see themselves as capable makers in their everyday world.