Are you struggling with shortened class periods? The biggest difference between being a classroom teacher and a specials teacher is that you can not overlap time. If you’re in the middle of a STEM challenge in a homeroom, you can always extend into the next period, and put your materials aside for the next day, ... Read more
Are you looking for a perfect STEM Challenge to teach classroom rules? Check this post for the details and a free challenge!
I decided to take on my own challenge of incorporating a STEM activity every day for a week. It turned out to be a huge success where both my students and I had a blast. Here were the various …
Are you struggling with shortened class periods? The biggest difference between being a classroom teacher and a specials teacher is that you can not overlap time. If you’re in the middle of a STEM challenge in a homeroom, you can always extend into the next period, and put your materials aside for the next day, ... Read more
Let's get you ready for those first days and weeks of school! This post has resources and tips for you- and even a freebie! Are you back to school ready?
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Ready to bring STEM to your classroom, but not sure where to start? This post outlines 10 MUST HAVE STEM materials for your classroom.
The following is a guest post from Dr. Jacie Maslyk . You could hear the chatter heading down towards the cafeteria. The noises of curious learners working and questioning. Chairs moving and the teacher getting everyone’s attention. Things got quiet. Then a countdown in unison. 3-2-1!
Get access to the best STEM resources! Are you a teacher or a parent and want to know more about STEM, check out our ultimate STEM guide.
If you need STEM projects ideas, this is THE place to go! This is a collection of over 200 STEM projects and activities that kids love!
Let's focus on some positive things to do in STEM and five things not to do! This blog post gives examples, tips, and a freebie!
Students choose different ways to create the longest paper chain out of one sheet of construction paper in this easy to prep and complete STEM Challenge.
One of the BEST things I ever did was start a Facebook group just for STEM educators. It is by far the best Facebook group I have ever been a part of. Why?
What is STEM? STEM stands for: Science Technology Engineering Mathetics STEM refers to a set of interlinked subjects that are important foundational concepts for kids and adults in today's world. STEM is an educational curriculum
Setting up a STEM Classroom or Makerspace and not sure where to start. These STEM Classroom supplies are a must have for any STEM teacher.
If you take a moment to look back on your school career, do you remember at least one or two teachers who truly influenced you and your future? Great teachers
Bucket Towers is an original STEM Challenge for upper elementary classes and it is a student favorite. You will love the easy prep! This is hard to believe, but some of our best STEM Challenges have been created accidentally. The STEM Bucket Tower challenge is one of those! Building boats was another total spur-of-the-moment challenge.
STEM Elevator Challenge- Build a cranking elevator to lift a heavy load. A perfect challenge for Halloween, Easter, or any time!
Ten Must-Try STEM Challenges featured on this blog post. Reasons that each is a great challenge are included along with tips for use!
STEM Challenge- After experimenting with bubbles, students design & build a wand to blow bubbles. Includes tips and hints for creating the bubbles and wands!
STEM activities are a lot of fun and educational, but the best kind of STEM activities are open-ended, allowing children to think for themselves. In this paper plate maze STEM challenge, kids are challenged to make a marble maze using household materials. They must follow all elements of a real design process, including brainstorming, blueprints,
Do your students struggle with planning and making decisions? I have a procedure that is student-tested and it works! Now, I am just like you in thinking that you can sometimes just tell students to do something and they will. Or not... Y'all it takes learning procedures and my Sketch-Talk-Decide Procedue is a life-saver! Today's
These STEAM activities are perfect for homeschool classes or co-ops. Put science, technology, engineering, and math into hands-on homeschool STEM learning.
Can your elementary students help Rosie design, build, and test her flying machine? In the story, Rosie Revere, Engineer, by Andrea Beaty , Rosie is trying to build a flying machine. The trouble is, her first attempt doesn’t turn out as planned. Challenge your students to design, buil
