STEM Class Activities for the First Week of School If you want to get to know a little more about your students, and get them started to think like scientists, mathematicians, and engineers, I have some great ideas for you! Get to Know You Activities for STEM Class Get to know your new STEM students with an All About…
[[{“value”:” I often get asked about STEM PD opportunities, and while there are a number of awesome conferences to attend, this virtual one is a teacher favorite. Elementary STEM Con & Beyond is the STEM PD event of the year! Some professional development just really hits the mark. ❤️ Conference Content: 45+ sessions, panels, and interviews from 25+ passionate educators…
Digital Stop Motion Animation Hands-on stop motion animation is one of my favorite STEM activities to do with kids, because it can be tied into almost any subject area, offers high engagement, and develops patience, perseverance, and persistence. It’s not always an option, though, such as when: Technology or materials are limited You don’t have space to set up…
STEM Activities to Accompany Those Darn Squirrels! One of the BEST picture books for learning about STEM and the engineering design process is Those Darn Squirrels! by Adam Rubin. Not only is the story delightful and quirky, but the illustrations really bring it to life! The squirrels are on a mission to get as much bird seed as…
[[{“value”:” Letters from Space: Picture Book Review If you have a kid who is fascinated by space, they will adore this fun, fact-filled picture book! Written by Clayton Anderson, an astronaut who spent 152 days aboard the International Space Station, this quirky book is fun and funny! Susan Batori’s illustrations bring Clayton’s letters alive as he lets the readers know…
[[{“value”:” Tips for Using Zoom with Your Students A member of the STEM Teachers Group asked for everyone’s best tips for using Zoom with their students. The tips were so awesome and useful that I compiled them in this post (and downloadable graphic) so that everyone could benefit! If you have additional tips please be sure to let me know…
[[{“value”:” STEM Challenge for Summer: Design a Submersible! This is one of the more challenge STEM activities I have done with kids over the years! It’s also perfect for summer because you will get wet! Warning: You WILL Get Wet with this STEM Challenge Why try this challenge? I can’t even tell you how many boat challenges I have done…
[[{“value”:” WHOLE Teacher Training and Nurturing Fill in the Blank I am a ___________ teacher. Whatever blank you filled in, you probably also have a missing piece. Do you want to be prepared whether you are teaching in the classroom or in a distance learning environment? Do you want to be a culturally responsive teacher who meets the needs of…
[[{“value”:” Our Favorite Educational Games Games are one of my favorite ways to learn and reinforce skills with kids. My own kids, especially when younger, wanted to play game after game. Why not play games that aid in education? For convenience, I have added links to all of commercially-produced games in one location! You can browse for them here: Disclaimer:…
[[{“value”:” BINGO – It’s not just for old people When you think of BINGO, do you think of a room full of senior citizens with their daubers ready to go? I’m going to let you in a secret. KIDS. LOVE. BINGO. Whether you are playing for 5 in a row or blackout bingo (complete the whole card), there is just…