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8M ago
I have blogged on this site on and off for a long time now! While you'll still find a number of posts here, make sure to check STEM Activities for Kids for STEM updates ..read more
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STEM Activities for Legos
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by momgineer
1y ago
  How to Use Legos in STEM Class I love using legos for STEM building projects! They are easy to work with, keep clean, and can be reused. If you were wondering how to use legos or generic building bricks in a more intentional way, I have the resource you are looking for! Introducing STEM Mats What are STEM mats? I created a set of reusable mats that have design constraints and criteria as part of the building task. Students will use a paper clip and pencil to spin their challenge! For the above example, students are tasked with creating a tower. The shape of the base is defined by the ..read more
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Low Prep Halloween STEM Activities for Kids of All Ages
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by momgineer
2y ago
Halloween STEM Activities for Kids of All Ages Halloween is one of my favorite holidays to celebrate with kids, and I don't even like spooky, horror, etc.! I think of it as a time of year to dress up or be playful, share candy with friends, and try out some fun Halloween-themed STEM challenges. Try these STEM challenges with your kids and let me know how they went! Create a Twirling Bat All you need for this one is paper! Students can design their own paper bat, or you can find printable bat templates to test out. You can find templates in the Halloween STEM resource listed at the end of th ..read more
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STEM Activities for the First Week of School
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by momgineer
2y ago
STEM Class Activities for the First Week of School If you want to get to know a little more about your students, and get them started to think like scientists, mathematicians, and engineers, I have some great ideas for you! Get to Know You Activities for STEM Class Get to know your new STEM students with an All About Me activity! The Math About Me and Science About Me activities are perfect for this. With multiple options, depending on what grade you teach, there is something for everyone. These activities have your students think about things in a slightly different way.   For exam ..read more
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Elementary STEM Con & Beyond
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by momgineer
3y ago
I often get asked about STEM PD opportunities, and while there are a number of awesome conferences to attend, this virtual one is a teacher favorite. Elementary STEM Con & Beyond is the STEM PD event of the year! Some professional development just really hits the mark. ❤️  Conference Content: 45+ sessions, panels, and interviews from 25+ passionate educators 30+ hours of video & live sessions Daily freebies, raffles, & giveaways Private conference Facebook group to interact with presenters and win prizes Bonus Bundle of 13 STEM resources for all attendees Learn More Sessio ..read more
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Create Digital Stop Motion Animation
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by momgineer
3y ago
 Digital Stop Motion Animation Hands-on stop motion animation is one of my favorite STEM activities to do with kids, because it can be tied into almost any subject area, offers high engagement, and develops patience, perseverance, and persistence. It's not always an option, though, such as when: Technology or materials are limited You don't have space to set up and keep sets available for multiple sessions (such as if you are teaching froma cart) Or in the case of no-sharing materials, hybrid or remote learning, you may not be able to do hands-on projects. Your kids are working on stop ..read more
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STEM Activities to Try While Reading Those Darn Squirrels!
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by momgineer
3y ago
STEM Activities to Accompany Those Darn Squirrels!   One of the BEST picture books for learning about STEM and the engineering design process is Those Darn Squirrels! by Adam Rubin. Not only is the story delightful and quirky, but the illustrations really bring it to life! The squirrels are on a mission to get as much bird seed as possible, but Mr. Fookwire tries to thwart them every which way. The squirrels have a lot of tricks up their sleeves, though, and are in possession of numerous talents! One such talent being good at math! STEM Activity: Design and Create an Abacus An abacus mak ..read more
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Letters From Space: Book Review
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by momgineer
3y ago
Letters from Space: Picture Book Review If you have a kid who is fascinated by space, they will adore this fun, fact-filled picture book! Written by Clayton Anderson, an astronaut who spent 152 days aboard the International Space Station, this quirky book is fun and funny! Susan Batori's illustrations bring Clayton's letters alive as he lets the readers know about day-to-day goings on as well as interesting tidbits along the way. This is probably my favorite illustration below, as Clayton flies around: The book is a series of letters written by Clayton, and ends with a special author's note ..read more
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Zoom Tips for Teachers
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by momgineer
3y ago
Tips for Using Zoom with Your Students A member of the STEM Teachers Group asked for everyone's best tips for using Zoom with their students. The tips were so awesome and useful that I compiled them in this post (and downloadable graphic) so that everyone could benefit! If you have additional tips please be sure to let me know via email so I can add them in! 1. Set Expectations Set out expectations clearly at the beginning of your meeting on a slide, or keep a poster propped up behind you with expectations and procedures. Build community by having your students help come up with expectations ..read more
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STEM Challenge for Summer with Buoyancy - Design a Submersible
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by momgineer
3y ago
STEM Challenge for Summer: Design a Submersible! This is one of the more challenge STEM activities I have done with kids over the years! It's also perfect for summer because you will get wet! Warning: You WILL Get Wet with this STEM Challenge Why try this challenge? I can't even tell you how many boat challenges I have done with kids, asking for a simple craft that floats, something that can be propelled with wind (sailboat), and so on. You have probably also done "Does it sink or float?" activities with your students over the years. This challenge is a combination of all those! What if w ..read more
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