Are you new to STEM Projects? If you are I have some perfect challenges for you. Each has low prep using materials that you already have. Each is full of problem-solving and opportunities to encourage teamwork. STEM Projects at the beginning of the school year are always chaotic and stressful. Let me take some of those worries away with already planned STEM Challenges you will love. (Your students will, too!) “In this post, for your convenience, you may find Amazon Affiliate links to resources. This means that Amazon will pass on small percentages to me with your purchase of items. This will ..read more

Three amazing STEM Challenges featuring pencils as a building material. These activities have been added to our list of favorites! Are you ready for this? Brace yourselves! What would you do with ten tons of pencils at the beginning of the school year? We built stuff. Don’t worry- the pencils were not wasted! It’s the great Pencil Challenge extravaganza! “In this post, for your convenience, you may find Amazon Affiliate links to resources. This means that Amazon will pass on small percentages to me with your purchase of items. This will not create extra costs for you at all! It will ..read more

Choosing the right STEM resources is important to you! Let me give you a few tips to make sure you get what you need for your STEM class. Let me share some points to help you choose the right STEM Resources! “In this post, for your convenience, you may find Amazon Affiliate links to resources. This means that Amazon will pass on small percentages to me with your purchase of items. This will not create extra costs for you at all! It will help me keep this blog running!“ A Little Background on my STEM Resources During my first year as a STEM Specialist I started searching for ideas. I found a ..read more

These STEM best sellers are easy to prep, highly engaging, so fun, and loved by teachers and students. You need to try one today! What makes a STEM Challenge a best seller? I have a few ideas to share with you! “In this post, for your convenience, you may find Amazon Affiliate links to resources. This means that Amazon will pass on small percentages to me with your purchase of items. This will not create extra costs for you at all! It will help me keep this blog running!“ What makes these challenges best sellers? Looking at the top 10 STEM Challenges I have in my TPT store, I can say these a ..read more

I have a few challenges you need to try. Tried and true challenges are great because we know what to expect, but what if there are challenges you have never seen and they are also great! Let me show you! We all have our favorite challenges and if you have ever searched for a new idea you might have missed these great challenges in this post. Don’t let the search algorithm trick you! These challenges are great even if you have never heard about them! “In this post, for your convenience, you may find Amazon Affiliate links to resources. This means that Amazon will pass on small percentages to m ..read more

Simple STEM almost sounds like an oxymoron, right? Well, it is much easier than you think to try some simple ideas and get started. This post came about because I get questions all the time. Today’s question is all about those struggles we have as our school year begins– especially if a job is new for you. “In this post, for your convenience, you may find Amazon Affiliate links to resources. This means that Amazon will pass on small percentages to me with your purchase of items. This will not create extra costs for you at all! It will help me keep this blog running!“ The Question with Simpl ..read more

Have you ever tried a STEM project featuring a budget? It is the perfect way to keep students involved and interested! Students love these challenges for many reasons! Adding the additional requirement to purchase their materials and stay within a budgeted amount makes these activities so fun! “In this post, for your convenience, you may find Amazon Affiliate links to resources. This means that Amazon will pass on small percentages to me with your purchase of items. This will not create extra costs for you at all! It will help me keep this blog running!“ The #1 Reason I Love Budget Challeng ..read more

Let’s combine Math and STEM with collecting data. Students will use data to calculate the mean, median, mode, and range after completing each task! This is all about cup stacking! Now, you know this is true >>> If you give a group of students a stack of cups, they will immediately take them apart and start building pyramids. #right So, why not add some math to the task and practice solving problems, too! “In this post, for your convenience, you may find Amazon Affiliate links to resources. This means that Amazon will pass on small percentages to me with your purchase of items. This w ..read more

Let’s face it! Teachers need all the things. All the tips. All the stuff. All the Teacher HACKS! Try these ten ideas to organize your classroom and save a little money! Do you love reading about teacher hacks like I do? Do you love saving time and money? Whether it is shopping hacks, organizational hacks, or management hacks. I love them all! Let’s dive right into these 10 tips that will help you stay organized, on track, and may save some money! “In this post, for your convenience, you may find Amazon Affiliate links to resources. This means that Amazon will pass on small percentages to me w ..read more

We always look for bargains and items we can use in STEM class! I know you agree and I have some great ideas for you- from a dollar store! A few years ago I discovered I could save money on STEM materials. I know you want in on this little secret about bargains for your STEM Class, but I imagine you already know about Dollar Tree. Well, did you know I can find 28+ items we use all the time? That’s right! Twenty-eight must-haves for STEM class- all at bargain prices! “In this post, for your convenience, you may find Amazon Affiliate links to resources. This means that Amazon will pass on small ..read more