Recent Blogs
Baking Soda and Vinegar Rockets
Summer is right around the corner, and one of my absolute favorite outdoor programs to do is baking soda and vinegar rockets! It offers quite the WOW factor for kids [...]
Digging into Paleontology: A Hands-On Fossil Exploration
Over the last two springs I have been working on a research project with Dr. Ethan Baxter of Boston College and his Every Rock Has a Story You Tube episodes. [...]
Summer Shapes: Geometry Worksheets
Use these worksheets in your kindergarten through 2nd grade classrooms to introduce geometry concepts! Each worksheet includes questions at the bottom, perfect for stations or small groups. Have your students [...]
Make a Digital Piano with MaKey MaKey for World Piano Day
World Piano Day is a celebration of music and creativity, which is perfect for introducing kids and adults to the possibilities of combining technology and art. What better way to [...]
Math Learning Centers That Make a Difference
Math learning centers have always been a favored activity to review concepts learned in the classroom. Having taught 2nd grade for close to forty years, I've learned my students always look [...]
Girls in Science and STEM
February 11th is the day to celebrate the International Day of Women and Girls in Science! This is a great opportunity to recognize women who have made a difference in [...]
National Engineering Week Strawbees Challenge
Engineering week is quickly approaching, providing an excellent opportunity to introduce students to the exciting world of engineering, how it has shaped our world, and give them insight into a [...]
Robotics Activities for Hour of Code
With many schools, libraries, and afterschool centers around the world participating in Hour of Code in December (or throughout the year!), I want to highlight a couple great products and [...]
Motion vs Speed: Worksheets for High School STEM
Unlocking the mysteries of motion and speed is a fundamental journey in the world of physics! Use the worksheets below to explore these concepts with your high school STEM students. [...]
Using Makedo to Inspire Resourcefulness and Creativity
Everyday objects like cardboard can become powerful tools for incorporating art into STEM and transforming it into STEAM. With Makedo Construction Tools and a bit of creativity, students can turn [...]
Transforming Core Lessons with Dash
Integrating technology into the classroom can significantly enhance student engagement and learning outcomes. One such innovative tool is the Dash Robot, which can be seamlessly connected to various core curriculum [...]
Cabbage Chemistry: Exploring Acids and Bases
Chemistry is fun and approachable with this hands-on activity that uses everyday materials to explore the world of acids and bases. In this experiment, students will create their own pH [...]
