by Megan Browne | Jul 19, 2025 | MISC
In the early elementary years, children are naturally full of questions. Take my toddler (He’s only 3 right now) but I was asked “Why is the sky blue?” “What happens if I mix these two things?” “How does a plane stay in the...
by Megan Browne | Jul 16, 2025 | MISC
Looking for quick, engaging ways to bring STEM into your K–2 classroom from day one? These 5 easy, low-prep STEM activities are perfect for the first week of school. They are fun, hands-on, and designed to spark curiosity in young learners. I remember my very...
by Megan Browne | Aug 1, 2024 | STEM
As summer winds down and students prepare to return to school, elementary science teachers face a unique set of challenges. From ensuring safety to engaging students with diverse interests and backgrounds, creating a dynamic and effective learning environment requires...
by Megan Browne | Feb 13, 2021 | NGSS, STEM
This year has brought around challenges for our science instruction like never before. In the past, I think the hardest part was gathering supplies but now we’re faced with a plethitude of challenges. See how I battle these problems while I still teach science with...
by Megan Browne | Feb 6, 2021 | HOLIDAYS, STEM
When I was in college, my University stressed the importance of teaching with thematic units. If you’re not familiar, it’s when you teach a theme a week and link all your educational content around it. I still use this but now focus it on my science topics for that...
