Stem elementary

A few days ago I was putting together some containers of STEM materials, using straws for the challenge, and heard a student say this: "I see straws in those bins. We use a lot of straws!" Yes, we do! In fact, we use so many straws for challenges that I asked for straws to

Discover some fascinating, no prep, STEM activities and challenges you can do with your students using paper! Engineering, math and science.

STEM Challenge- students use materials to design a working model of Newton’s 3rd Law of Motion- the Newton’s Cradle. This STEM Challenge is designed for upper elementary or middle school students.

Bucket Towers is an original STEM Challenge for upper elementary classes and it is a student favorite. You will love the easy prep! This is hard to believe, but some of our best STEM Challenges have been created accidentally. The STEM Bucket Tower challenge is one of those! Building boats was another total spur-of-the-moment challenge.

If you are ready to try a STEM Challenge let's talk all about supplies. These easy-prep and engaging challenges will work perfectly with limited resources.

STEM activities are a great way to engage children as they learn. This huge collection of 60 Best STEM Activities kids are sure to love.

Hands-on STEM fun with paper plate roller coasters! Elementary students will love designing paper plate STEM roller coaster to learn about energy physics.

March has finally arrived and in just one short week selection Sunday will be upon us and the madness will begin. Unfortunately, the madness that I am referring to does not just apply to basketball. After being cooped up inside during the winter months, the warmer weather seems to trigger some kind of alarm that tends to set students off. Students in the upper grades are also on edge due to standardized testing.Why not give your students a break and allow them to embrace the madness? Allow…

Are you ready for this? Brace yourselves! What would you do with ten tons of pencils you don't need? We built stuff. Don't worry- the pencils were not wasted! It's the great Pencil Challenge extravaganza! Okay, full disclosure here! I am a teacher.Why wouldn't I need pencils?So, let me explain (and I know I begin a lot of

Elevate your middle school STEM projects. You'll ignite curiosity, foster creativity, and engage students in real-world challenges.