Have you been wondering which robots for kids you should buy for your STEM classroom? If yes, then today’s episode is for you! I recently asked over on Instagram what robots you are using in their classrooms and what challenges you are currently facing when it comes to robots for kids. I’m sharing those responses and other tips and strategies for incorporating robots for kids into your STEM classroom. Head to the show notes for a full transcript of this episode, pictures, and all the links: https://naomimeredith.com/episode155 Download my Free K-5 STEM & Teach Year-Long Plan Leave a voic ..read more

Wondering what lessons for LEGO bricks you can implement in your classroom? What LEGO kits are the best for the grade levels you teach? What are the best strategies for managing behaviors during these lessons? I’m answering these questions and more in today’s episode! This is part two of the LEGO episodes, so make sure you go and listen to part one if you haven’t already. Head to the show notes for a full transcript of this episode, pictures, and all the links: https://naomimeredith.com/episode153 Download my Free K-5 STEM & Teach Year-Long Plan Leave a voice message HERE for the podcast ..read more

Stepping into a K through five STEM role is equally exciting and overwhelming. If you were a classroom teacher before, like I was, you were thrown into a whole bunch of new teacher responsibilities. Without systems and boundaries, you can quickly drown in everything you have to do, and you might not get anything done. In this episode, I will share with you three STEM teacher boundaries that you need to start now so that you can be productive and not overwhelmed. Head to the show notes for a full transcript of this episode, pictures, and all the links: https://naomimeredith.com/episode56 Down ..read more

Tired of your students having a free for all when using the LEGO bricks in your classroom? If so, today’s episode is for you. In this episode, I’m sharing systems and routines you can put in place when it’s time to teach kids with LEGOS in your STEM classroom. This episode is part one of a two part series on LEGO bricks. Make sure you check out next week’s episode to hear part two! Head to the show notes for a full transcript of this episode, pictures, and all the links: https://naomimeredith.com/episode152 Download my Free K-5 STEM & Teach Year-Long Plan Leave a voice message HERE for t ..read more

Being a STEM teacher is so much fun, but going from teaching in a general education classroom to a STEM classroom usually means time goes by faster. Your transitions between classes might only be a few minutes long or nonexistent. While you can't change the time you are given, you can effectively change how you use your time throughout the workday. In this episode, I share strategies on how to manage transitions in the classroom so you can accomplish what you have planned with your students and have those awesome STEM lessons. Head to the show notes for a full transcript of this episode, pi ..read more

Setting up and organizing a classroom Makerspace is half the battle. The second half is managing the supplies and ensuring students can be independent when using them in their work. Now that you’ve set up your Makerspace, how do you manage it? In this episode, I will be sharing with you my Makerspace management hacks that have been a game changer in my Kindergarten through 5th STEM classroom. Head to the show notes for a full transcript of this episode, pictures and all the links: https://naomimeredith.com/episode6/ Download my Free K-5 STEM & Teach Year-Long Plan Leave a voice message ..read more

As STEM teachers, we teach multiple classes daily, meaning we see, on average, 100 plus kids. In addition to incorporating STEM activities daily, we must also have behavior management strategies. What are some of the best behavior management strategies for a STEM teacher? In today's episode, I'll be sharing my top three STEM teacher behavior management strategies. Whether you are a STEM teacher, classroom teacher, or library specialist, this episode will provide you with three behavior management strategies to implement with your students. Head to the show notes for a full transcript of th ..read more

Is it hard to incorporate audio and video editing lessons for kids into your STEM classroom? It’s not! In fact, there are some ways to not only easily implement it into your classroom but also do it in an inexpensive way. I’m showing you exactly how in today’s episode. We’re going behind the scenes of my STEMsational Space lesson that’s a fun and engaging way to teach your students audio and video production. Listen to learn tips and strategies for implementing this lesson in your classroom! Head to the show notes for a full transcript of this episode, pictures, and all the links: https://nao ..read more

Do you need ideas for March STEM activities? In this episode, I share three lesson ideas that you can do in your STEM classroom that have a variety of themes and topics that go along with March and springtime. I have organized these lessons and done all of the research for you, so you have the materials you need to implement these lessons in your classroom successfully. Head to the show notes for a full transcript of this episode, pictures, and all the links: https://naomimeredith.com/episode67 Download my Free K-5 STEM & Teach Year-Long Plan Leave a voice message HERE for the podcast wi ..read more

We always hear how STEM is important and the importance of STEM in schools. Whether a teacher or a parent, you know STEM is important for kids. The real question is, why is STEM important for students? What impact does STEM have on children’s education? That’s what we’re talking about today. In today’s episode, I chat with Tiffani Teachey, who wears many hats, including Sr. Mechanical Engineer, STEM advocate, and TEDx international speaker, to name a few. Tiffani shares so many great insights into why STEM is important for kids and how you can encourage student engagement in STEM. Head to th ..read more