Trina Deboree Teaching and Learning

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

144: Why Are Makerspaces Important in the Elementary Classroom? One of innovation, creativity, collaboration, community, and critical thinking. Makerspace should exist in every elementary classroom. Today we are talking about WHY classrooms might want to include a makerspace. Come join me. They are a mindset.

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Carly and Adam

OCTOBER 15, 2021

The after-school STEM club meets every Wednesday. Today, they were excited to try out their designs in a practice run before they head to the local park next week for their “official” STEM club launch party. What is an After-School STEM Club? How do you Start an Elementary STEM Club? Things got quiet.

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Carly and Adam

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Elementary teachers, don’t miss out on bringing the magic of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade to your students due to latex allergies and restrictions! Your students can still enjoy the experience of creating their own parade balloons using latex-free materials such as paper plates and cardstock, all while learning important STEM concepts.

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Carly and Adam

MARCH 5, 2023

STEM, STEAM, STREAM (or some other version of this integrated model of learning) is known by many different names. This post will provide a closer look at STEM, STEAM, and STREAM, sharing some similarities and differences of these approaches. Right brain thinkers are creative, intuitive and emotional in their thinking.

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Carly and Adam

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Embark on a journey of creativity and innovation as students take on the STEM challenge of building a wall for Humpty Dumpty. Perfect for elementary classrooms, it offers a fun, innovative way to explore the classic story of Humpty Dumpty, enhancing literacy and STEM skills.

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Carly and Adam

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Combining STEM and Basketball in Elementary Classrooms Basketball is not just a sport; it's an exciting avenue for introducing STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) concepts to elementary students. As educators, we constantly seek innovative methods to engage students in STEM learning.

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Carly and Adam

MARCH 27, 2024

Step into the enchanting realm of magic and innovation with the "Cinderella Fairy Tale STEM Activity." This captivating STEM Challenge weaves together the timeless charm of fairy tales with the thrill of STEM learning, promoting critical thinking, problem-solving, and creativity.

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Carly and Adam

JUNE 26, 2022

How to Setup Your STEM Classroom At Carly & Adam, we are always being asked about a STEM classroom setup ideas. The bottom line: There is no one perfect way to set up your STEM classroom. Since there are so many incredible classroom spaces, we wanted to share some amazing pictures of STEM, STEAM, or Maker learning spaces.

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Carly and Adam

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Embark on a journey of creativity and innovation as students take on the STEM challenge of building a fence for Little Bo Peep's wandering sheep. Perfect for elementary classrooms, it offers a fun, innovative way to explore the classic story of Little Bo Peep, enhancing literacy and STEM skills.

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Carly and Adam

MARCH 13, 2024

Don’t just teach about the Summer Olympics with your upper elementary students! Engage them in a hands-on learning experience with STEM! These global games provide an opportunity to explore essential STEM concepts through practical activities, while also encouraging teamwork, and a broader understanding of the world.

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Carly and Adam

OCTOBER 8, 2021

STEM Challenges and Books for Elementary Students During the Month of December STEM learning is the integration of science, technology, engineering, and math. It is a hands-on way for kids to extend their learning in these subject areas while developing creativity and critical thinking skills. How much exactly?

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Carly and Adam

OCTOBER 26, 2021

STEM Challenges and Books for Elementary Students During the Month of January When you can captivate students by the possibility of something new and imaginative, it can lead to opportunities for learning in STEM, design and making. This can happen in your classroom by adding read alouds to your STEM challenges.

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Carly and Adam

MARCH 6, 2024

As the excitement of the Summer Olympics captivates audiences worldwide, it presents a golden opportunity to inspire our younger generation not just in sports but in the realms of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). 10 Summer Olympics STEM Challenges for Kids 1. 10 Summer Olympics STEM Challenges for Kids 1.

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STEM Education Shopping

MAY 12, 2023

How can Cue robot lead to innovation? It’s a pretty fascinating little device that has been making waves in the world of STEM education lately. KEY TAKEAWAY How can Cue robot lead to innovation? What Are The Benefits Of Utilizing Cue Robot In Innovation? Source: businessinsider.com Hey there!

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STEM Sport

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) lessons are foundational to a child’s education. Students begin participating in STEM learning as early as preschool and kindergarten. These frequent touchpoints with STEM curricula lead to STEM literacy, which benefits a child’s educational and personal development.

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MAY 15, 2024

For kids interested in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), summer programs and camps are a great way to improve STEM literacy over the summer months and fuel a passion for STEM as a whole, or specific areas of STEM.

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OCTOBER 27, 2023

National STEM Day is November 8th! If you are already seasoned in STEM activities, you probably already have a few ideas of ways to celebrate. Why Celebrate National STEM Day National STEM Day is a celebration of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. Why should we celebrate National STEM Day with students?

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Carly and Adam

MARCH 29, 2022

What exactly is STEM? Maybe a colleague or administrator visits your STEM classroom and has some questions, objections, or misconceptions about what they see. STEM and crafts are both hands-on in nature, but STEM is much, much more! While STEM and crafts may have a few similarities, they are very different.

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Get Caught Engineering

JUNE 2, 2023

From Thrills to Skills: How Amusement Parks Inspire STEM Learning in Elementary Education As an elementary teachers, we are always on the lookout for innovative ways to make STEM subjects come alive for our students. One extraordinary resource that sometimes goes unnoticed is the amusement park.

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Carly and Adam

JANUARY 13, 2022

Providing exposure to a variety of books helps to show students that STEM is for everyone. Books can highlight cool STEM topics like robotics, promote important ideas like sustainability, and showcase STEM careers. It is especially important for young girls and boys to see women as STEM role models. The Tree Lady by H.

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Carly and Adam

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

This post will share a few of our favorites, along with some hands-on STEM and engineering challenges to extend student thinking while incorporating hands-on engagement. Lessons for each of these ideas can be found in our TpT Store or in the STEM Teachers Club Membership. There are some amazing books on friendship, kindness, and love.

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User Generated Education

APRIL 22, 2022

First, I wanted my learners, who are from lower income families, to develop both an entrepreneur mindset and entrepreneur skills along with the creativity and innovation that comes with these skills. Why a Unit on Social Entrepreneurship. Not every child is temperamentally suited to be a social entrepreneur.

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Carly and Adam

MARCH 1, 2022

8 Tools for Play-Based STEM Learning: Play Dough Cori Cardboard Kits Fancy Markers Puzzles Strawbees Sidewalk Chalk Specdrums Canva. Easy to use and sturdy for building, this tool is perfect for a play break or to incorporate into your next STEM lesson. Download our Free STEM challenges from our Free STEM Resource Library.

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Vivify Stem

JANUARY 24, 2024

Post by Michelle Bogden & Natasha Wilkerson January 22, 2024 Unleash Creativity, Communication, Collaboration, and Critical Thinking in your Students! Challenge your students to complete astronaut training to collect all four badges: creativity, communication, collaboration, and critical thinking!

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Carly and Adam

JULY 20, 2023

Get ready to mix, bake, and build with "The Gingerbread Man Fable STEM Activity." This STEM Challenge takes the classic tale of the speedy Gingerbread Man and adds a sprinkle of STEM magic. So, put on your chef hats, grab your building blocks, and let's embark on a delicious and creative adventure!

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Carly and Adam

MARCH 10, 2023

Patrick’s Day approaches, it is time to gather our books and plan for some fun STEM challenges. Using books from a similar theme like a holiday or special time of year can be a great way to engage learners in STEM. Challenge: The How to Catch a Leprechaun STEM Challenge will teach students to write a step by step plan.

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Carly and Adam

JANUARY 26, 2023

Just as advances in the STEM industry occur over time, improvements in STEM education change the work that we do with our students. STEM Teacher Summit The Summit provides both pre-recorded online sessions on a variety of topics along with live sessions throughout the day. Midday, the summit has another live session.

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Carly and Adam

JULY 24, 2023

This STEM activity takes a twist on the classic fairy tale of "The 3 Little Pigs" and adds a sprinkle of engineering and creativity. So, gather your building materials, and let's embark on a fiesta of STEM-filled fun as we build our very own casitas! Download the STEM Challenge Have more questions or need additional resources?

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STEM for Kids

MARCH 14, 2024

Raleigh, North Carolina USA 3/14/2024 Our Founder, Moni Singh, sat down with Amber Freeman of CBS17 to discuss how to inspire diversity in STEM fields. So, when she founded STEM For Kids, she started creating opportunities for diverse young students to get hands-on experiences with STEM.

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Carly and Adam

JULY 17, 2023

Get ready to climb to new heights with the "Jack and the Beanstalk Fairy Tale STEM Activity." This STEM Challenge takes the classic tale of Jack and his magical beanstalk and adds a twist of engineering and creativity. In this STEM challenge, students engineer a beanstalk to support the castle.

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Carly and Adam

JUNE 29, 2023

Get ready to cross the bridge into a world of fairy tales and engineering with "The 3 Billy Goats Gruff Fairy Tale STEM Activity." This STEM Challenge combines the enchantment of fairy tales with the excitement of STEM education, fostering critical thinking, problem-solving, and creativity.

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Carly and Adam

JULY 21, 2023

This STEM Challenge takes the classic tale of "The Little Red Hen" and adds a dash of engineering and problem-solving. In the Little Red Fort STEM Activity , students will enjoy the enchantment of fractured fables combined with the excitement of STEM education, fostering critical thinking, problem-solving, and creativity.

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The Maker Mom

MARCH 2, 2024

San Diego has a wealth of opportunities for children to learn about STEM throughout the city. There are STEM camps in San Diego held on university campuses, in private facilities, and in some of the city’s most iconic destinations like Sea World and the San Diego Zoo. Each lasts anywhere from 2 to 5 days.

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The Maker Mom

MARCH 23, 2024

Baltimore is a dynamic hub of innovative STEM technology in Maryland, so you can find many STEM camps for kids throughout the city in schools and centers. Terrapin STEM Camp Terrapin STEM Camps in Laurel, Maryland, are filled with hands-on STEM activities that challenge and inspire your child.

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Carly and Adam

MARCH 22, 2022

Play can positively impact our brain, our academic growth, as well as our creative and social development. Creative Engaging in different types of play activates our problem-solving skills. It helps us to think creatively about topics and use our imaginations. Is STEM play-based learning?

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STEM Sport

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Integrating STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) into Physical Education (PE) classes offers an innovative approach to education. This article explores how PE educators and facilitators can use STEM learning in their coursework. Students then evaluate measurement systems to decide the best measurement size.

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Carly and Adam

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Teaching STEM with kindergarten students doesn’t have to be challenging. 6 Tips for teaching STEM in the kindergarten classroom. Most importantly, we must hold the belief that our kindergarteners are capable and creative STEM learners. Make sure you’ve decided on the STEM materials that students will use.

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