Phew! You’ve made it through another wonderful, tiring, incredible, rewarding school year. Well… almost. The last few weeks are upon you. It’s time to celebrate all of the hard work your students have completed over the past 9 months. End of the year STEM awards are one of my favorite
One of my favorite things about kids of all ages is their incredible ability to use their imaginations and creativity. I mean, that’s the core of STEM learning, right? Sometimes students can feel frustrated and overwhelmed by challenges though. Because of this, it’s important to find ways to keep inspiring
Can you believe it’s already May? The end of the school year is upon us. Where did the time go? It feels like only yesterday we were welcoming our bright-eyed and bushy-tailed students into our classrooms. But now it’s the end of the year, and they aren’t quite as eager
Space and all things space-related have always fascinated me. Whether it was learning about the planets in our solar system, discovering how astronauts can live in outer space, or wondering about the possibility of another Earth-like planet millions of light years away, space is fascinating. So, when I have the
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
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
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
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