STEM tips are my normal method of helping teachers (like you) with challenges, classroom management, and decor. But, what if we change that up a little today! Things not to do in STEM... hmmm, well anyway I do plan to focus my message on positive ideas and the things we can avoid in our STEM ... READ the POST
How to Have Water Week in STEM
Also, known as a highly engaging week! Water week is the most fun week we have every year. Let me share ways for you to plan your own version of Water Week! The first time I wrote Water Week on our agenda board I knew students would be excited. And, they were! Before I even met them at my lab ... READ the POST
5 Questions I am Asked Most Often…
...about STEM or my Teachers Pay Teachers shop! I do have some very similar questions asked often, so I thought I would respond to the 5 questions I am asked most often! I totally understand when I receive any questions when you are considering a purchase! None of us wants to buy something and ... READ the POST
10 Pipe Cleaner Projects in STEM
Pipe cleaner projects? Really? Yes, really! I have written about straws and craft sticks, using string, and so many more materials. But never have I focused on pipe cleaner projects! So, let's take a look at ten projects that include using these versatile fuzzy sticks :) A Few Tips ... READ the POST
Christmas Toy Zip Line Adventure
A zip line you say? A Christmas zip line? Yes, that is right! A Christmas Zip Line with a Sleigh full of toys! What an exciting adventure this is for your STEM students! The first zip line we tried in the STEM lab was an experiment and design challenge. Students tested different kinds of ... READ the POST
Blow Tubes – Hook Your Students on STEM
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