All STEM education research supports that students learn best by engaging in problem-based learning and real-world experiences. To encourage 21st century learning skills like problem solving, critical thinking, design [...]
At STEM Supplies, we love creating unique STEM products that combine active movement with STEM concepts – also known as kinesthetic STEM! With research showing that active students learn better, bringing physical activity and hands-on STEM principles together only made sense. Below are 5 kinesthetic STEM products [...]
Many educators have set up their makerspace for the year. Every school year, I grow excited about what the new year will hold. I also create big plans for [...]
Kinesthetic learning is a hands-on approach to teaching that uses movement as its primary impetus. At STEM Supplies, learning through physical exploration is encouraged. We recognize that STEM learning [...]
Encourage student creativity, spatial awareness, and hand-eye coordination by adding free-build engineering products to your classroom or STEM program. Allowing students to get hands-on with building also helps promote STEM careers, like engineering. Here are a few of our favorite building and [...]
Mobile makerspaces, such as the Maker Bus or the Mobile STEM Scout Lab, have become increasingly popular over the past couple of years. These unique spaces allow students to [...]
I am starting at a new school this year. That means I have a whole new group of teachers to convince that I can help them in their classrooms. [...]
There’s no way to sugarcoat it – the last two years were. It was hard on students, hard on parents, and hard on you. Nevertheless, here you are, a [...]
I love everything about makerspaces. What’s not to love about all the problem-solving skills, “Ah ha!” moments, displays of teamwork, and real-world applications of STEM ideas in one space? [...]
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 [...]
