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8 Must Do STEM Activities for May.

8 Must Do STEM Activities for May

May is the perfect time to lean into creativity, collaboration, and hands-on fun in the STEM Lab. Whether you’re wrapping up the school year or looking to keep your students engaged during the final stretch, these STEM activities for May are a must-do! From space-themed builds to spring-inspired designs, each

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Six Engaging April STEM Activities for Kids.

6 Engaging April STEM Activities for Kids

April is the perfect time to bring engaging STEM activities into your classroom! As spring arrives, our students are eager to build, create, and experiment with hands-on projects that challenge their thinking and problem-solving skills. This month, I’m sharing some of my favorite April STEM activities that you can use

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Free St. Patrick's Day STEM Activity for Kids.

Free St. Patrick’s Day STEM Activity for Kids

Catch a Leprechaun? Challenge Accepted! Every year on St. Patrick’s Day, mischievous little leprechauns sneak around causing trouble, leaving behind tiny footprints, and, of course, hiding their pots of gold. What if this year, your students had the chance to catch one? That’s where my Leprechaun Trap Challenge comes in.

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6 Exciting March STEM Activities for Kids

6 Exciting March STEM Activities for Kids

March is here, and with it comes the undeniable energy of our students anticipating the first signs of spring and, of course, spring break! I’ve found that this time of year brings plenty of wiggles to the classroom. This is why it’s the perfect time to lean into hands-on, engaging

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5 Fun and Engaging February STEM Activities.

5 Fun and Engaging February STEM Activities

February is the perfect time to dive into fun and engaging STEM activities with your students. To make planning easier, I’m breaking down the scope and sequence for the month into weekly themes. Whether you’re focusing on winter vibes, Valentine’s Day fun, or celebrating Read Across America, there’s something for

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Engaging Lunar New Year STEM Activities

Engaging Lunar New Year STEM Activities

The Lunar New Year is such a special time of the year. I love incorporating it into our classroom activities to celebrate different cultures while keeping learning engaging and hands-on. This year, I’m sharing two fantastic STEM activities that I use to bring the Lunar New Year to life for

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Teaching coding with unplugged coding activities

Teach Coding with these Unplugged Coding Activities

In today’s tech-driven world, it’s easy to think that coding practice has to be done with screens, fancy robots, and the latest software. The exciting part is that our students can actually build foundational coding skills without any gadgets at all! With unplugged coding activities, they get hands-on experience that’s

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Your students will love learning how to build a biplane with these 4 STEM zipline challenges.

4 STEM Zipline Challenges Your Students Will Love

When it comes to STEM challenges, I’m always on the hunt for hands-on activities that get my students collaborating and thinking creatively. One type of challenge that is a favorite among my students is when they get to build a zipline! This challenge is also one of my favorites because

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Learn about setting up coding mats for programmable robots so you can start using these amazing tools in your STEM classroom.

Setting Up Coding Mats for Programmable Robots

Coding can seem like an overwhelming or complicated skill set to a lot of our kiddos. They think only the smart kids can do it. My favorite thing is to prove to them they can all be coders! We just need to start with the basics. I discovered that setting

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STEM Movies You Don't Want to Miss blog post

STEM Movies You Don’t Want to Miss

Looking for a fun and creative way to bring STEM movies into your classroom? I’ve found the perfect resource for you! STEM can sometimes feel a little intimidating or abstract for our students and for ourselves while teaching. Movies and TV shows have a magical way of making these subjects

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Check out these tips, tricks, and resources to make your year as a STEM teacher newbie a success.

STEM Teacher 101: A Survival Guide for Newbies

Welcome to the exciting world of STEM teaching! As a new STEM teacher, you’re about to embark on a rewarding journey filled with discovery and innovation. Navigating the role of a “specials” teacher, where you’ll engage with multiple classes each day, presents unique challenges and opportunities. Let’s dive in and

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Integrate STEM and language arts learning into your curriculum with these fun and exciting projects your students can do all year long!

STEM and Language Arts: Making the Connection

As educators, we know the importance of integrating various disciplines to create a well-rounded learning experience for our students. From math and science to language arts, we know how important it is to focus on cross-curricular learning in today’s classroom. But, what about STEM? Where does that fit in? I

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