Have you ever caught yourself thinking there just isn’t time for hands-on science? I have been there. I am not proud of it. There were far too many times in the early years where science was really a nonfiction reading comprehension / watch experiment demonstrations because how do you do hands-on science with 40-minute class […]
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The most wonderful time of the year calls for winter STEM activities! Here are my top 15 favorite winter STEM activities! Winter STEM Activity 1: Snowman Stretch DescriptionBuild the tallest snowman from paper – or change it up and build for max volume or surface area. Feeling really wild? Build the tallest inverted snowman. (See
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One of the many ways elementary teachers try to integrate STEM into their classroom is by intentionally choosing STEM read alouds, books that incorporate STEM-related content (science, technology, engineering, and/or mathematics). You can find many wonderful STEM book lists that have been curated to include picture books that model innovation, illustrate authentic problems, and invite
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When fall is in the air, it’s time for pumpkin STEM activities! There are so many wonderful science and STEM activities for all sorts of pumpkins — the real deal, candy pumpkins, and even paper pumpkins. Here are my top 6 favorite pumpkin STEM activities! Pumpkin STEM Activity 1: Pumpkin Picker DescriptionDesign and build a
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Time management during STEM activities is an enormous problem for teachers! We’ll cover 6 simple tips for time management during STEM activities in this post.
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As I was preparing for this blog post, the number of Halloween STEM activities I had in mind just…kept….growing… like some kind of terrifying creature from beyond! 😂 I know it’s not cool to crown yourself, but I’m feeling a little like the (unofficial) Queen of Halloween STEM over here. Check out my 20 Halloween
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Hey there, STEM enthusiasts! I’ve got 5 STEM activities for you today to dive into character education, curiosity, and more of the 4 Cs of Engineering. This is the fourth installment in our 30 STEM activities in 30 minutes or less series. Don’t worry if you’ve missed the previous posts, you can click that link
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It’s not a fantasy.STEM in <30 minutes is POSSIBLE. Introducing the Ultimate 30-Min STEM Kit for teachers who… 45 Quick Builds Quick challenges using 5 or fewer simple materials.Each build comes with 2 options so students can self-differentiate! Included: 45 Challenges 7 Sets of STEM Improv Develop creativity, mental flexibility & the planning step of the Engineering Design Process (EDP). Included: 7 sets / 2,352 possible design
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These 5 Halloween STEM challenge activities are perfect for keeping kids engaged!
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