Stem activities based on picture books

If your students aren’t excited about STEM, the problem might be a lack of exposure to real-world challenges. Real-world problem solving should be at the core of any STEM education program. It increases student buy-in as students realize that their work has an impact that extends beyond the classro

Here are some of my favorites STEM books for kids that you can add to your collection today! Before starting a STEM or building challenge, I always read a book with my class. I love connecting literacy, sitting together on the carpet, and engaging my students in discussions. There are so many amazing books that ... Read more

Implementing the engineering design process in your elementary classroom is a great way to engage students in hands-on learning and creativity. This post by Dr. Jacie Maslyk on the Carly and Adam blog will share 9 great books that support engineering and design in kindergarten, first, and second grade. Click to read more.

These STEM books are my favorites for readalouds to accompany a STEM lesson. (Or just read these picture books at home to inspire your future inventor.) Get the best 11 STEM picture books here.

Best STEM Picture Books for Preschoolers. A list of books about Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math your preschool kids will actually like!

STEM picture books introduce young children to science, technology, engineering, and math. Not only that, some of these picture books actually teach the STEM concepts which is big fun within a story.

These amazing engineering books for kids will inspire kids to design, plan, and build! They're great for in the classroom or at home.

STEM Challenges first theme for this year's Storybook Science series. Check out this awesome collection of STEM challenges inspired by children's books.

Connect literacy & STEM with this book activity to support After the Fall by Dan Santat. How can you create a strong wall for Humpty Dumpty? Go through the Engineering Design Process to create an amazing design.

Engage your students with these fun, hands-on literacy based STEM activities. Your elementary students will love reading the book and then completing the coordinating STEM activity. A great way to connect reading, language arts and STEM / STEAM in the elementary classroom. This blog post details how to connect reading to STEM to create engaging and hands-on learning activities your students will love. Perfect for read aloud too! #STEM #STEAM #MissTechQueen #Elementary #STEMLab #Makerspace