Carly and Adam

MARCH 22, 2023

As elementary teachers, we play a pivotal role in fostering creativity in our students. This blog post explores strategies for teaching creativity and offers tips for incorporating these techniques into your classroom. 7 Tips for Teaching Creativity to Elementary Students: Encourage Curiosity and exploration.

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Teachers are Terrific

MAY 13, 2024

Have you ever tried a STEM project featuring a budget? Now, let’s also quickly add that STEM is a tad different. The groups of students are going to make any STEM event different- group dynamics, designs, and failures are always going to work differently. It introduces several new skills. What is Budgeting in STEM?

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Carly and Adam

AUGUST 18, 2023

Drawing inspiration from our August Happy Hour with Jed Dearybury in the STEM Teachers Club , here are some practical tips for elementary educators to ensure an engaging classroom at the start of the school year. Whether it's integrating a new teaching strategy or introducing a novel concept, there's always an underlying fear.

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Teachers are Terrific

JUNE 2, 2023

Bulletin Boards and STEM Decor. Like at least once a month because I was that annoying new teacher that was full of new-teacher energy and apparently thought pretty bulletin boards were impressive. Tip 1- Make Square Boards! Tip 3 – Match the colors! Now, I know better. Best thing ever!

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Teachers are Terrific

APRIL 21, 2024

Teachers need all the things. All the tips. Do you love reading about teacher hacks like I do? Let’s dive right into these 10 tips that will help you stay organized, on track, and may save some money! “ Tip 1 – Poking Holes in Materials Do you say ‘poking’ holes or making holes?

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STEM Sport

APRIL 23, 2024

Early and consistent exposure to STEM curriculum is key to student comfortability and success in science, technology, engineering, and math subjects. It is essential that students’ in-classroom STEM learning continues even when their teacher is out and not able to facilitate lesson plans.

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Carly and Adam

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Integrate STEM in your classroom this Halloween with a Monster STEM Challenge ! Material List: 1 Container of Play-Doh 10 Toothpicks 4 Pipe Cleaners Googly Eyes STEM Journal I Need My Monster by Amanda Noll After reading I Need My Monster by Amanda Noll challenge your students to create a new monster for the boy.

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Carly and Adam

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Build a Christmas Tree and a House with Legos in this amazing Christmas READ ALOUD STEM ™ Challenge by Carly and Adam! In this Christmas STEM Activity , students learn about how the some objects can be assembled, disassembled, and re-assembled into new objects. Download the STEM Challenge.

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Teachers are Terrific

MARCH 13, 2024

Let’s take off on an exciting adventure exploring the world of building cars in the STEM Lab. We have built several different types of cars in the STEM Lab. And, of course, I have tips along the way! “ Basic Cars in the STEM Lab This is a wonderful activity! TIP : Every student needs his or her own balloon.

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Carly and Adam

DECEMBER 1, 2023

We believe that integrating Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) into holiday-themed activities is the key to fostering an immersive and exciting learning experience. Hanukkah STEM Challenge In this STEM center, students explore Hanukkah in a hands-on way by learning about the traditional game of dreidel.

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Vivify Stem

MARCH 3, 2023

5 Tips for Teaching STEM With Robots Guest Post by Sphero Team March 3, 2023 Robots are not quite living up to the promises of science fiction movies, but they are still doing some pretty amazing things in our everyday lives, especially in the classroom. Let’s dive in and discover what you can do with Sphero!

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STEM Next

MAY 26, 2022

Seven Fun and Family-Friendly Ideas for a Summer of STEM. STEM Next Opportunity Fund believes passionately in the power of STEM to close the opportunity gap and wants every child to have a summer experience with hands-on STEM learning that is fun, engaging, and meaningful to their lives. Summer is coming.

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PCS Edventures

JANUARY 15, 2023

Read on to discover 6 tips to help you successfully incorporate STEAM. Cast-off into the seven seas with STEM experiments, hands-on design trials, social-emotional learning and positive group discussions. With these 6 tips, you can integrate STEAM into your instruction with confidence and ease. Let’s get started!

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STEM Next

AUGUST 20, 2022

Five Big Ideas to Spark Family Engagement in STEM. Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) can spark a curiosity in children that can inspire a lasting love of learning. STEM Next Opportunity Fund is a champion for STEM in out-of-school time because we know that 80% of youth learning happens beyond the classroom.

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Carly and Adam

MARCH 25, 2024

Fairy tales are more than just enchanting stories that whisk children away to a magical realm; they are a treasure trove for igniting imagination and critical thinking through STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) challenges. 5 Fairy Tale STEM Challenges 1. 5 Fairy Tale STEM Challenges 1.

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Carly and Adam

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Integrate STEM in your classroom this Halloween Season with a Room on the Broom themed STEM Challenge ! After the STEM challenge is complete, have students design a new broom for the witch. Download the STEM Challenge Have more questions or need additional resources? Is there Room on the Broom?!

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STEM Education Works

APRIL 18, 2023

Are you looking to finance your STEM studio or makerspace? In this blog post, we’ll share tips and strategies for finding grants. STEM Grants: These grants are designed to support the teaching of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) subjects. They may provide funding for equipment, supplies, or training.

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Love Learning STEM

NOVEMBER 7, 2021

Having hundreds of students as a STEM teacher can be daunting. This blog post of Classroom Management Tips for Stem Class will get you started. From my years of experience in the STEM classroom, I decided to compile a list of tips that any STEM teacher can use to help them have a smooth-running classroom.

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Carly and Adam

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

6 Books to teach about the Winter Games with STEM: Learning to Ski with Mr. Magee by Chris Van Dusen Tacky and the Winter Games by Helen Lester Snowman Paul at the Winter Olympics By Yossi Lapid A is for Axel: An Ice Skating Alphabet by Kurt Browning Lucy Tries Luge by Lisa Bowes What Are the Winter Olympics? What Are the Winter Olympics?

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Carly and Adam

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Integrate STEM in your classroom this Thanksgiving season by challenging your students to build a Thanksgiving Table ! This STEM challenge is based on the book Our Table by Peter H. Can your students help the family build a new table? Download the STEM Challenge Have more questions or need additional resources?

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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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STEM Next

AUGUST 29, 2023

Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) can spark curiosity in children that can inspire a lasting love of learning. The afterschool space is just the place for finding one’s love for all things STEM and making dreams come true. As you try new ideas, find out how they work for families. Let youth lead.

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Carly and Adam

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

What are Read-Aloud STEM Kits? Read-Aloud STEM Kits are like a bridge between the enchanting world of storytelling and hands-on STEM exploration. These STEM Boxes are the perfect tool for teachers and parents on a quest for engaging learning experiences! to create something truly magical – Read-Aloud STEM Kits!

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STEM Next

NOVEMBER 25, 2023

Toys and games in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) are marketed to boys. Yet when given the chance, girls enjoy and benefit from playing with STEM toys and games. Here are 10 ideas that support girls’ creativity and confidence in STEM and expand their options. Break down barriers with building toys.

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STEM Education Guide

APRIL 9, 2022

With the evolutionary approach to education, the emphasis on STEM in the classroom increases across grade levels. What Is Helping Educators Acclimate To STEM Education? STEM is an acronym for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Are you looking for more STEM tips in the classroom? Reflection.

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Carly and Adam

APRIL 28, 2024

Hosting a Classroom Glow Day can be a thrilling experience for both students and teachers. A Classroom Glow Day is a unique, interactive event where students explore various STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) concepts through activities that literally glow! Grab our Glow Day STEM Centers resource !

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 15, 2019

Education has many disruptors–3D Printing, AR and VR, 1:1 technology, STEM, and STEAM–but a recent and wildly popular one is robotics. Here’s the parts of this amazing robot: For teachers or parents, here are a few more specs: How do you get started? What is Wonder Workshop? According to Wonder Workshop, Dash is.

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Futurum

JANUARY 24, 2023

How can we make STEM subjects more engaging for students? Published: At Point Park University in Pittsburgh in the US, education researchers Dr Ginny Chambers , Dr Kamryn York and Dr Mark Marnich are helping pre-service teachers develop their skills in STEM subjects to make learning more enjoyable and effective for their future students.

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Carly and Adam

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

These challenges are not only fun and engaging for students but also promote critical thinking, problem-solving, and the ability to think outside the box — skills essential for success in any STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) field. What are 15-Minute Creativity Challenges? We hope you have found this blog post helpful.

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Teachers are Terrific

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

And I have some truly spectacular STEM events and resources to share with you to make this season magical in your classroom. The sleigh cannot tip over and dump out those toys. lovedit TIP: We used foam board for our ramps. winwin TIP: The cookies I use for this challenge are butter cookies.

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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. Some educators feel strongly about the acronym, while others think more flexibly.

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STEM Next

AUGUST 10, 2023

These experiences generate hours of playful learning and can lead to a lifelong interest in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). This blog is about STEM with preschoolers. STEM in the neighborhood, in the backyard, and in the home. Here are four ideas to enhance your family’s STEM experiences.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

Basically, it’s because there aren’t enough education opportunities that require that sort of skill and those there are, usually rhyme with ‘math’ or ‘science’ which to many kids are “just too complicated” Enter STEM–Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. “I No animations.

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STEM Education Works

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Have you found yourself in a new position as a STEM teacher? Are you a veteran STEM teacher but are looking for some new ideas and tips? The great thing about STEM is that there are so many ways to teach it. The heaviest focus in STEM education is hands-on learning. Keep lectures short.

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Carly and Adam

JUNE 10, 2022

With these tips and tricks you too can have a successful and fun beginner cardboard project. This project introduced a new annoying element that comes with bigger builds. *This blog post contains Amazon affiliate links. By clicking on the links and making a purchase, we may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you.

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STEM Education Works

AUGUST 9, 2022

It’s probably one of the toughest months of the year for teachers. Some teachers are setting up for the new school year. We’ve pulled together some of our favorite blog posts about starting the new school year off well. We’ve pulled together some of our favorite blog posts about starting the new school year off well.

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Teachers are Terrific

MAY 26, 2023

The first set of posters I made for my STEM classroom happened because I needed the set and could not find anything I liked. The first set of posters I made for my STEM classroom happened because I needed the set and could not find anything I liked. I also think of ways a regular classroom teacher could make use of these sets.

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