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
When it comes to helping our students master their multiplication and division facts, I’m always looking for tools that are both effective and easy to use. That’s why I’m such a big fan of bringing technology into math class through Google Forms! These no-prep, self-grading quizzes make practice feel more
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
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.
Class parties are some of the best moments of the school year. Seeing our students laugh, celebrate, and make memories together is priceless. Planning class party games can feel overwhelming, especially when juggling everything else on your plate. The good news? There are so many fun, easy-to-prepare games that will
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
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
It’s so important to check in with our students to see how they’re doing, not just with their schoolwork but emotionally, too. Teaching kids how to identify their emotions and what to do with them is a big part of this. When we show students how to practice it, we’re
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
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
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
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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