Kits & Makerspaces

Student holding a robotic device while two students work in the background

The kit and makerspace collection at TJRC is available to all UGDSB staff and includes educational games, inquiry-based learning kits, coding and robotics, sensory educational tools, Meeting OWLs, augmentative communication devices, and more.

Booking kits

Staff can borrow kits from the Terry James Kit Library by creating bookings online. Bookings can be created in advance for any time during the school year. Quantities are limited and kits are loaned out on a "first booked", first served basis. Kits can be kept for three weeks and are not renewable (unless otherwise indicated).

To book a kit, log into your Insignia account online.

Create a Booking Online
Insignia My Account
TJRC Damaged & Lost Items Procedure

Recommended kit lists

Not sure what you're looking for? Explore these lists of kits recommended by TJRC staff related to different topics, themes, and events of significance. To see all resource lists, head to Insignia and click on Resource Lists (make sure your site is set to "Terry James Kit Library").

Lists change throughout the year, so check back often!

Wooden numbers 1 through 9 on a red background

Light brown ukelele resting on green leaves

Wooden letter tiles spelling "learn"

Pickleball paddle and ball on a blue court

Time Timer with illustrated images around the clock face

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Tips for searching

Screenshot of the site menu in Insignia with Terry James Kit Library selected

When you access Insignia, make sure that Terry James Kit Library is selected from the drop-down menu.

Screenshot of Insignia menu for limiting by Collection Type

To see only kits available at TJRC (i.e., not novel sets), check beside Kit under Collection and click the circling arrow.

Screenshot of Insignia search page showing options for refining results

To narrow or refine your search, check the box beside an option and click the circling arrow. To see more options, click the + button.

Screenshot of Insignia menu for limiting by target audience

To only see results for a certain age/interest level, check an option(s) under Target Audience. Click the circling arrow to apply.

Suggest a resource

Looking for a resource but can't find it in the TJRC collection or online? Submit this form to our team to suggest a purchase!

Suggestions are reviewed periodically throughout the year and actioned where possible. Please contact terryjames.library@ugdsb.on.ca with any questions.

Suggest a Resource form

Additional resources

UGDSB Virtual Maker Lab
Kit Tutorials & Troubleshooting
3D Printing

Questions?

Contact our team at terryjames.library@ugdsb.on.ca or 519-822-4420 x554