How to Design a Dream School Using the Engineering Design Process
Engineering is such a fun aspect of STEM but can lose the fun in the process if students don’t understand the Engineering Design Process. A project that I recently [...]
How to Use Federal Funding for Summer Programs
Through the Federal Education Stabilization Fund, $279 billion became available to schools to help mitigate the impact of COVID-19. Within that, $30 billion was specifically allocated for summer school, [...]
5 Planning Tips for a Memorable Summer STEM Program
With the end of the school year quickly approaching, you may be thinking towards summer. For many teachers, summer is a time to plan for the next school year. [...]
Magic 3D Pen Fun for Summer
Over the summer, I am always looking for things to do with my library programming that is fun (because if it’s not fun then they will not come in) [...]
3 Printable STEM Games
Check out our top 3 favorite printable STEM games! 1. Five Field Kono Printable Board Game Five Field Kono is a Korean strategy game similar to Chinese Checkers. First, [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
How To: Make Any Space a Makerspace
A makerspace is any venue that promotes creativity, design-thinking, and tinkering. In a school, a makerspace can live on a cart, in a closet, in the corner of a [...]
The Science Behind Students’ Favorite Experiments
It’s an unprecedented time as many students across the country are at home instead of in the classroom. Teachers are looking for ways to connect with home-tethered students while [...]
