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Quick STEM Activities in 30 minutes or Less – STEM Improv

Looking for quick STEM activities you can do with no prep? How about STEM activities perfect for sub plans, centers, bell ringers and more? Or how about something to help students develop creativity and...

Quick Tip Tuesday – Take Advantage of Elementary STEM CON 2020

Stuck at home? Here’s a silver lining!     I couldn’t be more excited to work with these amazing STEM educators to bring you this virtual conference: Elementary STEM CON...

Quick Tip Tuesday: Simple STEM from Home

Trying distance learning?     Teachers attempting distance learning probably already know how tough it is to do STEM Challenges remotely.   Here’s my attempt to make that a lot...

Quick Tip Tuesday: Don’t Treat STEM Challenges Like Quick Writes

Yes, we have to make compromises with instructional minutes, but skipping the second build of a STEM Challenge shouldn’t be one — at least not on a regular basis! Find...

St. Patrick’s Day STEM Challenge – Snake Snatcher

If you’re tired of leprechaun traps already, Snake Snatcher is the perfect St. Patrick’s Day STEM Challenge for you! In this challenge, students build a device to rid Ireland of...

My Favorite Cardboard Cutting Tools

I love my STEM Challenge materials & tools. When it comes to cutting cardboard, you have several great options!     Cardboard Cutting Option 1: Use soft cardboard like cereal...

Growth Mindset Lies Teachers Tell

OK, “lies” is a bit harsh. It implies intent, and I don’t think that’s the issue here, but I had to get your attention. This is important! Growth Mindset is...

The Struggle Isn’t the Problem, It’s the Point

I know the feeling. You planned a fun STEM Challenge and it’s going to be a great day! You envisioned students hard at work, excelling in their designs, topped off...

Halloween STEM Challenge – Creature Catcher

Why call it a spider web challenge, when you can call it Creature Catcher? It’s so much more fun, don’t you think? Plus, it gives students more flexibility to be...

7 Back-to-School STEM Must-Haves

When you go back to school this fall, you’re going to want to have your STEM game sitting pretty. Luckily, you’ve just stumbled on seven back-to-school STEM must haves —...
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