Stop motion movies have become a part of pop culture thanks to incredible movies like The Lego Movie, The Nightmare Before Christmas, Gumby, Missing Link, The Boxtrolls, and The Isle of Dogs just to name a few. And, thanks to kid-friendly technology it’s not only easy but super fun for
March is National Women’s Month, which means it’s time to celebrate all of the incredible women of the world who have made an impact on our lives. During the month of March, I like to get out some of my favorite books focusing on the women of STEM. It’s a
I love all things STEM and try to find ways to show off my love for STEM everywhere I go. That means you can find me in my favorite STEM shirts, with STEM stickers on my laptop and water bottles, sporting a STEM scrunchie, or even cuddling my favorite STEM
I love using winter STEM activities whenever I can. While it’s true that any time of the year is a great time for STEM activities, these cold winter months make me love them even more! When our students can’t get the outside release that they need, classroom engagement can get
As a STEM and technology teacher, I’m always looking for fun ways to expose my students to all the things they can do with technology. Among my favorite activities is Google Drawings. It’s the perfect way to help my students practice using drawing tools, dragging and dropping, adding and manipulating
Whether you are a newbie or a pro at teaching coding, the benefits of teaching coding in the elementary classroom are too great to ignore! Whether you have access to technology or not, coding is something you can absolutely introduce in your classroom. And, teaching coding to students as young
STEM and STEAM learning have been a huge hit for kids over the past decade. But, sometimes teachers don’t feel like they have the resources available to dive into the technology aspect of STEM activities. Coding is a big part of my STEM curriculum and it’s something my kiddos look
We’ve all experienced a time in our lives when we didn’t feel motivated to do our best. For students, with all the pressures they face, it’s easy for them to feel discouraged. I’m always trying to find ways to keep my students excited about learning and help them face challenges
Whether you are a STEM newbie or a STEM pro, it’s great to have a mess-free STEM option to use with your students. When I’m looking for engaging STEM activities that don’t require a lot of prep or supplies, I turn to my digital STEM activities. They are perfect for
Have you ever been excited about a computer lab project you wanted to try in your classroom only to find that the amount of time needed to plan, develop, and implement was too overwhelming? I know I have! To help you save more of your precious teacher time, grab some
The fall season is upon us. That means sweet crisp apples, pumpkins, gorgeous fall leaves, Halloween, and Thanksgiving. But, with everything else you have going on, it can feel overwhelming to try to plan out exciting fall-themed projects for your students. Check out these 4 fall STEM activities that are
There are so many ways to use STEM activities in the classroom. From whole group instruction to partnered activities, STEM challenges are a fun way to get your students excited about learning. But, what do you do if you want to incorporate small group STEM activities into your curriculum? It
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