Beginning of the year steam activities

The best beginning of the year STEM challenges have 3 things in common: 1.) They help students get to know one another and start building teamwork and collaboration. 2.) They allow students to start practicing classroom procedures. 3.) They are incredibly fun and get students excited about STEM!

STEM challenges are the best way to begin building classroom community and teamwork at the beginning of the year. They are also a great way to introduce problem-solving skills and get students thinking creatively and outside the box. The best part is students LOVE them, and they don't eve

*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. 5 Read Alouds and STEM Challenges for Back to School Back-to-school STEM read alouds are a fun way to engage in STEM and maker learnin

The first lessons you teach set the tone for the rest of the year in the classroom! During the first week of school, your schedule should include a mix of teaching procedures and expectations as well as building a strong classroom community. Unfortunately, introducing procedures and practicing the

Teaching STEM in first grade can be a little intimidating, but you can do it! We created a few activities for you to teach students what an engineer is, how to be curious throughout the school year, how to use their imagination to design new ideas, and what science is. All of these STEM Challe

STEM is so much fun for students, so why not try some back to school STEM challenges? Click to see how these challenges will fit into your grade 2-8 class!

Start science off right with third grade science activities, lesson plans, and experiments perfect for the beginning of the school year.

The first week of school sure is a busy one! I work hard to balance the mandatory paperwork with games, hands-on activities and team-building fun. Even with bigger kids, it's important to keep them moving throughout the day and providing a variety of activities. 1. Marshmallow Tower For this activity, you'll need the following materials

Kindergarten blog for teachers in the classroom. Ideas for homeschooling as well. Free files to your with your students.

Looking for some fun ways to engage in STEM and maker learning? This month’s read aloud selections offer hands-on learning that will keep your students problem-solving, thinking creatively, and designing for a purpose at the beginning of the year. #STEM #Backtoschool