by Megan Browne | Sep 27, 2025 | MISC
Looking for a low-prep, Haunted House STEM challenge in October for your K–2 classroom or STEM lab? This Haunted House STEM Challenge is perfect for introducing design thinking, collaboration, and a little seasonal fun! How It Works Students work alone or in small...
by Megan Browne | Aug 28, 2025 | NGSS, SEPs
Do you ever get the question, “Why are we learning this? When am I ever going to use this in my life?” If you’re anything like me, some really inquisitive students will do precisely that. Here’s your go to answer on what you can say:...
by Megan Browne | Aug 8, 2025 | ORGANIZATION, STEM
Picture this: Rummaging through bags and bins trying to find the one set of popsicle sticks you *know* you have. But having to give up and call down the hall to your teammate who you know has them. Sound familiar? Being organized in your elementary classroom makes...
by Megan Browne | Aug 1, 2025 | FREEBIES!, STEM
Why STEM Belongs in Morning Meeting This was years ago, but I remember doing morning meeting “share” one day with my students when the topic of estimation came up. You see, my students were all trying to guess how many pieces of candy were in our schools...
by Megan Browne | Jul 25, 2025 | FREEBIES!, STEM
I’ll never forget my first year trying STEM in the classroom. I was excited, my students were curious, and…I had no idea what I actually needed. I had a few random supplies tucked in bins, a handful of science books on the shelf, and big dreams of engaging, hands-on...
