Stem classes

Are you struggling with shortened class periods? The biggest difference between being a classroom teacher and a specials teacher is that you can not overlap time. If you’re in the middle of a STEM challenge in a homeroom, you can always extend into the next period, and put your materials aside for the next day, ... Read more

A few days ago I was putting together some containers of STEM materials, using straws for the challenge, and heard a student say this: "I see straws in those bins. We use a lot of straws!" Yes, we do! In fact, we use so many straws for challenges that I asked for straws to

Discover some fascinating, no prep, STEM activities and challenges you can do with your students using paper! Engineering, math and science.

Are you ready for this? Brace yourselves! What would you do with ten tons of pencils you don't need? We built stuff. Don't worry- the pencils were not wasted! It's the great Pencil Challenge extravaganza! Okay, full disclosure here! I am a teacher.Why wouldn't I need pencils?So, let me explain (and I know I begin a lot of

Mr. R’s STEAM Lab on Instagram: "First Grade STEM Team Building via HexBug Grand Prix 🏁 The best activities are those where everyone gets to contribute! #STEM #teachersofinstagram #elementaryschool #primaryschool #backtoschool #firstgrade #teambuilding #classroom"

Wondering what to plan for your first day of STEM? These tips will help you kick off great year inspiring future scientists and engineers.

Are you looking for more ways to include STEM and STEAM activities into your early elementary classroom? This blog post talks all about the difference between STEM vs STEAM and 5 of my favorite STEAM and STEM activities. STEM education focuses more on scientific concepts for children, while STEAM education introduces more of a creative process when looking at problem based learning methods. Learn how to include both with these hands-on learning activities in the classroom.

STEM activities for high school students are sometimes hard to find, but STEM activities for teens are still super important to include in your homeschool lesson plans for high schoolers. Check out this list of `in-depth complex STEAM activities for high schoolers that your teens are going to love!

If you love STEAM activities for kids but hate having to buy a ton of extra materials and tools, you are going to LOVE these free STEM activities.

Click through to the blog series for quick & easy STEM activity ideas. Freebies included in each post 🥰!