Learn how to engage apathetic or disengaged students in STEM challenges through low-pressure strategies, student choice, and purpose-driven design.
STEM Classroom Management: The Apathetic Students Read More »
What should you do when students destroy or misuse STEM materials? Try these practical management strategies for calmer, more productive builds.
Managing STEM Behavior: When Students Destroy Materials Read More »
Keep group work productive during STEM challenges with simple classroom management strategies for distracted or off-task teams.
STEM Classroom Management: Refocus Distracted Students Read More »
Learn practical strategies to support disengaged students during STEM challenges. Build confidence, foster collaboration, and help every kid contribute meaningfully.
How to Re-Engage Students in STEM Challenges Read More »
Learn how to guide students through respectful disagreement in STEM challenges and turn conflict into collaboration.
STEM Group Work Conflict Management: Disagreeing Designers Read More »
Support quiet or hesitant students in STEM with tips to help them build confidence, contribute, and feel valued in group challenges.
STEM Classroom Management: How to Handle the Silent Teammate Read More »
Struggling to keep STEM time smooth, structured, and productive? Each post in the behavior management series includes:
✅ Clear examples of the behavior
✅ Practical strategies before, during, and after challenges
✅ Ideas to build student skills without derailing your class
✅ Calm, compassionate classroom management tips that work
STEM Classroom Management – Behavior Series Read More »
Welcome to the STEM Classroom Management Blog Series! Managing a STEM classroom comes with a unique set of joys and challenges. In this blog series, we’re digging into the real-life scenarios that pop up during STEM challenges, especially during collaborative group work. Whether you’re dealing with off-task teams, reluctant contributors, or students who want to run the
STEM Classroom Management: How to Handle the Takeover Teammate Read More »
Play Your Way to Successful STEM Below! Resource Links Resources are listed in the order they were shown or discussed: Grit by Angela Duckworth (affiliate link) STEM Ideals Character Education Resources Universal STEM Challenge Templates Getting Started with STEM Challenges (with editable materials donation request letter) Back to School (Apple) STEM Challenges Everything You Need to Know
Secrets to successful stem challenges webinar Read More »
12 summer STEM activities perfect for end-of-year activities, summer school, and STEM camps! Easy to adapt, low-prep, and packed with real-world learning.
12 Sizzling Summer STEM Activities Perfect for the End of the School Year! Read More »
