Recent Blogs
4 Things to Know about the Historic 2021 Back-to-School Year
In March 2020, nearly every school shut its doors and embraced virtual learning. This was to keep students and educators safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. Districts hoped virtual and hybrid [...]
Five Video Games that Build STEM Skills
Video games were once thought of as a kids’ hobby that was not productive. Most parents often calling them a waste of time. I remember as a kid, my mom [...]
3 Educational & Active Video Games
When you hear, “children playing video games” you don’t often associate that with an educational activity. With all the criticism video games receive you might assume none of them can [...]
What Does Federal Funding Look Like Now?
As you know, the government responded to the financial loss of the COVID-19 pandemic with supplemental relief assistance. This was given to many entities – one being educational agencies. The [...]
4 Ways to Get Ready for Back to School
It’s hard to believe, but the next school year is right around the corner. To ease some of the stress that comes with starting a new school year, make a [...]
5 Chalk Activities for STEM Fun
When I think about summer, the first thought that comes to my mind is playing outside and enjoying life! What better way to combine outdoor fun with science this summer [...]
Why You Should Use Picture Books in Science Lessons
When you think of STEM, often people do not think of picture books. Books are often associated with reading, English, social studies, and history, but they can be incredibly useful [...]
5 Reasons to Become A STEM Teacher
Over 300 amazing STEM teachers and advocates shared why they love teaching STEM with us! We compiled their top reasons below to inspire and encourage young teachers entering the field [...]
Summer STEM Scavenger Hunts
As we come to the end of the school year, a dreaded conversation emerges. That conversation is around summer assignments. I have often been frustrated by this due to the [...]
How to Host a Virtual STEM Event
Virtual events are the biggest way right now to engage students and parents. They are a great way to have your community get information from the comfort of their own [...]
Let’s Make Math Accessible
I remember early in my teaching career I had the notion that scaffolds in math were a “crutch” that made students skip the “essential pieces” of algebra, trigonometry, or problem-solving. [...]
The Importance of Data Collection in Science Classrooms
Data collection is a vital part of the scientific process. As we try to create a more science-literate society, it is important for us to emphasize it in the science [...]
