by Megan Browne | Jul 13, 2020 | STEM
Have you thought about STEM activities for this year and started thinking.. It’s going to be impossible. There’s no way in the world I could EVER do that safely. How will students collaborate at six feet away from each other? Do I have enough supplies so that...
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 | Apr 2, 2020 | ORGANIZATION, STEM
A Makerspace is a place to create, build, dream, and wonder for our scientists. They get a chance to make something with materials that you have provided. I’ll never forget the smiles and ooh’s/aah’s when I unveiled our new addition to our classroom....
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...
by Megan Browne | Feb 22, 2020 | NGSS, STEM
If I had known last year what I know now, my Kindergarten classroom would have been set up completely different. Last year, I did “science”. We carried out fun activities related to the theme of the week; planted seeds during our flower week, hatched...
by Megan Browne | Jan 26, 2020 | NGSS, STEM
The Engineering Design Process (EDP) has changed everything about how I handle STEM activities in my classroom. When I went to school, we followed the Scientific Method; following specific directions to get 1 answer at the end of the experiment. The EDP works...
