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...
by Megan Browne | Apr 17, 2020 | FREEBIES!, NGSS, ORGANIZATION, STEM
Let’s talk systems. I’m a sucker for lists. They help me think and process what I’m trying to do. I’ve made one for the Kindergarten standards to help you organize the NGSS for your classroom! Since switching grades & subject matter,...
by Megan Browne | Mar 26, 2020 | FREEBIES!, STEM
Keeping the kids busy at home during school closures can be tough. But with STEM, you can get them problem solving and having fun in no time! Here are my top 5 STEM activities for Distance Learning. These activities are geared towards Kindergarten and younger...
