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? Yep, 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 lines and ... READ the POST
4 Amazingly Simple STEM Challenges to Tackle First
Are you tackling STEM this year? Will this be your first foray into a STEM challenge? Take a look at the photo below! Y'all, that is one of the best STEM challenges we complete! It's an exploration of the ingredients of pancakes and we actually cook them and taste them and do it over and over until ... 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
A Few Things STEM is Not
This post has moved! Click on the image below to see the latest version- with new ideas and tips! ... READ the POST
Let’s Get Organized- 5 Easy Ways
Today is a little peek inside how I organize materials and store things for STEM class! It is rather daunting to think about putting all these materials away- and then being able to find things again or quickly! Let me assure that I am not claiming any mystical powers for organizing and my ways ... READ the POST
