If you’ve ever handed your students a handful of LEGOs, you know the magic that happens next. Their faces light up, imaginations take off, and the classroom hums with excitement. What I love most about using LEGOs (or any snap-together building blocks) in the classroom is that they make learning
When I think about coding for kids, I can’t help but get excited about the possibilities. Coding isn’t just about typing lines of code or creating flashy games. It’s about helping our kids develop problem-solving skills, logical thinking, and creativity. As STEM and technology teachers, we know that giving our
Have you ever noticed how quickly your students perk up the moment a robot rolls into the classroom? There’s something about those little flashing lights and beeps that instantly grabs attention. Coding mats take that excitement one step further by turning play into purposeful learning. Instead of just driving a
June is all about celebrating the end of the school year while still keeping our students engaged and learning. With the weather warming up and summer right around the corner, it’s the perfect time to lean into hands-on fun, outdoor-friendly builds, and creative problem-solving. These June STEM activities are designed
When I first started teaching STEM and Technology to my students, I quickly realized that I needed more than just fun challenges and cool tech tools. I needed to help my students become better teammates. That’s when team building activities became one of my favorite tools to build community and
