“Want a new idea? Read an old book”

-General Al Gray, 29th Commandant of the United States Marine Corps

Good Morning,

Welcome to the March, 2025 newsletter by MAKE Publishing! Our mission is to educate, inspire, and equip the next generation to win in manufacturing. New ideas in manufacturing will come from the next generation. Whether by reading this newsletter, or an old book as General Al Gray suggests, we are honored at the opportunity to invest in the next generation, let’s dive in!

Read

Manufacturing is everywhere! This page in Blake Explores Manufacturing was written to show our readers that manufacturing is all around. This month, during spring break, we challenge you! Where can you find manufacturing?

Build

Hot Wheels Tracks! Keeping kids busy, at home or away, can be tough during spring break! Try out this activity; build a track for your Hot Wheels toy cars. The below image is what one Future Maker manufactured out of cardboard and duct tape. It is is a wide track for big cars and even includes a jump! What can you build?

Looking for something a bit easier? Try this roll up Flex Track from Amazon.

Experience

Spring Break! At home or away, spring break is a great opportunity for kids to learn outside of school. Each of our families recently enjoyed time away in Arizona (Amanda) and South Carolina (Joe). Are you going anywhere? Share your pictures with us!

Did your child like learning about manufacturing? Please see all we have going on at MAKE Publishing and share this email with a friend!

Read | Build | Experience

Joe & Amanda