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How to Make DIY LED Name Tags
I am always looking for fun activities for students that involve STEAM principles and encourage students to come into the library. Last school year, I attended the Texas Librarian Association [...]
5 STEM Puzzles For Any Learning Space
I love a good puzzle. They’re a great way to kill time, especially while staying at home! But what I also love about puzzles is how challenging they are and [...]
Your Ultimate STEM Summer Reading List
I love when I get the chance to sit down to read a good book. It doesn’t happen as often as I like, but when it does, I’m always drawn [...]
3 STEM Must-Haves for New STEM Teachers: Secondary Edition
There are so many places that teachers can gather information. Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram have made professional learning networks so accessible that teachers can connect in real-time from all over [...]
5 STEM Must-Haves for New STEM Teachers: Elementary Edition
There are so many places that teachers can gather information. Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram have made professional learning networks so accessible that teachers can connect in real-time from all over [...]
The Science Behind 3 Kid-Friendly Space Books
As a child, I wasn’t an avid reader. It was only in college that I discovered a love for reading and realized what I had been missing. If you’re lucky [...]
2 Chemistry Experiments Using Pantry Items
Distance learning can be tough given a lack of learning utensils in the home. While trying to navigate, try these two fun chemistry experiments using items you have around the [...]
Let’s Design a Game: Part 2
Before we examine the steps of the design thinking process, I want you to understand this fundamental truth. Design thinking is best described as systematic chaos. And although that may [...]
Let’s Design a Game: Part 1
Taking an idea from inception to reality isn’t for the faint of heart. And I’m not simply spewing hollow words from the sidelines. I know the complexities well because I’ve [...]
