Once upon a time... I was a classroom teacher. Third grade! Then one summer I made the switch to be a specialist- the STEM Lab teacher. Our students had never had STEM. So, I knew I was going to have to open the first few classes with a sure "hook" to get them interested and excited. With my ... READ the POST
The Ultimate Team Building Challenge
Oh. My. This challenge is the best event ever. Seriously. There's a background story first and then I will explain what on earth we did. It's basically a tower building challenge. Now, mind you, we have built towers out of just about everything and for different ... READ the POST
An Easy Way to Use Straws – Geodesic Domes
So, one day I discovered that my box of straw pieces was getting pretty full and I also had several boxes of bright neon straws. Now, I know you are thinking about two things! Why do I have a box of straw pieces? What are you thinking about doing with all those straws....? Well, the ... READ the POST
3 Kid-Tested Ways to Conquer the STEM Planning Step
It's Back to School time and you know what that means.... brand new, never-used crayons, new clothes, and lots of new sneakers. One year I watched all my new students filing in and noticed the array of new shoes. Later, in the day I had them all stand in a circle and I stood on a desk to ... READ the POST
