Another year of Hour of Code has arrived. Are you ready for it? If not, that's okay because, in today's... more

I’m sharing three turkey-themed STEM lessons perfect for Thanksgiving week, plus a bonus LEGO activity to engage your students. These... more

In this special episode, I’m recording from an exciting new location—my mobile STEM trailer! This trailer is something I’ve dreamed... more

After being a classroom teacher for 6 years and stepping into a K-5 STEM role, there was a lot that... more

If you are looking for Fall-themed STEM stations that aren’t Halloween-related, but still celebrate the time of year, I got... more

I’m diving into the spooky spirit with three fun and easy science experiments you can try with your students! Whether... more

Are you looking for fun ways to celebrate Halloween in your STEM classroom without any chaos or your students bouncing... more

When you teach multiple classes a day, how can you easily set up a classroom incentive that encourages positive behaviors?... more

During Parent Teacher Conference season, what is the typical expectation for STEM teachers? While this can vary from school to... more

In this episode, I dive into my Instagram DMs to answer some of the most common questions you’ve asked me... more

I’m sitting down with two incredible women in STEM, Kristie Reddick and Jessica Honaker—also known as The Bug Chicks! These... more

Back to school night for STEM teachers and classroom teachers can look very different.Back to school night expectations for STEM... more

How can you actually get it all done and keep track of everything as a STEM teacher? I'm sharing my... more

No matter how long you have been teaching, preparing for back to school is a lot of work. From setting... more

Today's episode is a special one! You'll be hearing a special episode from the podcast "Who Smarted" where they will... more

In this episode, I’m sharing some of my favorite tips and strategies for gathering materials for your STEM classroom, no... more

In this episode, I share my top three essentials for setting up a successful K-5 STEM classroom. Drawing from my... more

It’s officially time for back to school, which means you’re most likely preparing to start decorating your classroom. With so... more

Today, we are wrapping up our STEM in Action Series with math in elementary STEM. Whether you already purposefully plan... more

We are continuing our STEM in Action series with engineering in the classroom examples. In this episode, I will be... more

How can you purposefully plan and add technology into your STEM lessons? How is technology used in STEM? We are... more

Have you been thinking of some ways to purposefully plan and add science into your STEM lessons? In today’s episode,... more

Are you tired of feeling like you don’t have enough time to implement effective STEM lessons in your classroom? Or... more

In today’s episode, we are continuing the STEM into Action Series with tips and strategies for supporting students in math... more

Wondering what are some simple ways you can implement technology and growth mindset into your STEM classroom? In today’s episode,... more

Are you looking for some simple ways to implement science in your STEM classroom? Today is the first episode in... more

With the days getting warmer and the end of the school year here, you and your students are most likely... more

Another school year has come to an end, and you may be thinking about all the things that went wrong... more

It’s the end of the school year, which means it can be a crazy and overwhelming time in your STEM... more

Have you been wondering what types of STEM professional development you should be participating in? What are the best STEM... more

Are you hoping to land a STEM position at your school? Maybe you’re wondering what are some important things that... more

Are you looking to update your STEM schedule to coordinate with the other specials teachers in your school? Or is... more

Coding and robotics are some of the most popular lessons in the elementary STEM space. It’s no surprise that there... more

Have you been wondering which robots for kids you should buy for your STEM classroom? If yes, then today’s episode... more

Looking for fun and creative ways to teach your students about the solar eclipse? In today’s episode, I’m sharing three... more

Wondering what lessons for LEGO bricks you can implement in your classroom? What LEGO kits are the best for the... more

Stepping into a K through five STEM role is equally exciting and overwhelming. If you were a classroom teacher before,... more

Tired of your students having a free for all when using the LEGO bricks in your classroom? If so, today’s... more

Being a STEM teacher is so much fun, but going from teaching in a general education classroom to a STEM... more

Have you been wondering the best way 3D printing can be used in schools? It can be overwhelming thinking about... more

Setting up and organizing a classroom Makerspace is half the battle. The second half is managing the supplies and ensuring... more

Have you been wanting to implement a Makerspace in your classroom but aren’t sure where to begin? From figuring out... more

As STEM teachers, we teach multiple classes daily, meaning we see, on average, 100 plus kids. In addition to incorporating... more

Is it hard to incorporate audio and video editing lessons for kids into your STEM classroom? It’s not! In fact,... more

Do you need ideas for March STEM activities? In this episode, I share three lesson ideas that you can do... more

We always hear how STEM is important and the importance of STEM in schools. Whether a teacher or a parent,... more

Subscribe to the podcast on your favorite listening platform: https://pod.link/1726094791 Want more ways to enhance your podcast listening experience? Join our STEM... more

What is the first thought that crosses your mind when you hear the word bugs? Are you grossed out, or... more

Subscribe to the podcast on your favorite listening platform: https://pod.link/1726094791 Want more ways to enhance your podcast listening experience? Join our STEM... more

Have you ever wondered how you can use podcasts in your STEM classroom? Outside of having students record their own... more

Stop-motion animation is one of the oldest animation techniques, so why teach it in your STEM classroom? Is it even... more

February is one of my favorite months, and that is because my birthday happens to be on Valentine’s Day! I’m... more

Last week, I shared how to host your own STEM Career Day Event at your school. Now, you may be... more

Have you been thinking about a STEM career day for your students? Although It's a fun and exciting event, it... more

It's important to have guest experts speak with your students in the STEM space. While the experiences that they are... more

With so many studies and statistics out there signifying that there is a significant gap of women who work in... more

Is one of your New Year’s Resolutions to read more this year? I got you covered! In today's episode, I... more

Today's episode is a replay of episode 42. Looking for some fun winter STEM activities? These five winter-themed challenges are perfect for... more

Today's episode is a replay of episode 44. In this episode, I will be sharing with you five winter-themed robot... more

This time of the year is such a busy time for a STEM teacher, so I decided to do something... more

Another year of hour of code has arrived. Are you ready for it? If not, that's okay because, in today's... more

Makerspace projects are so much fun for kids to build and explore. When they are thoughtfully planned with standards in... more

Are your force and motion projects in need of a refresh? If so, I have just the project for you!... more

Is grading STEM projects a task you don’t enjoy? If so, I can relate. Trying to figure out the best... more

Have you been wanting to implement group STEM projects in your classroom but aren’t sure of the most effective approach?... more

Do your students struggle with effectively planning their designs for their STEM projects? If yes, you’re not alone. This was... more

Have you been wondering about the best way to teach simple building ideas for STEM projects for elementary students in... more

Are you looking for fun ways to celebrate Halloween in your STEM classroom without any chaos or your students bouncing... more

With fall upon us, that means it’s time to start planning fall-themed activities for your STEM classroom. In today’s episode,... more

Have you ever felt frustrated because you don't have certain materials to implement innovative STEM lessons? One way I’ve been... more

Creating a STEM curriculum from scratch is hard! However, this after-school STEM teacher had great success creating and implementing her... more

Once you hit 4+ years as a STEM teacher, you enter into the next phase of the STEM teacher pathway,... more

You made it through your first year of STEM as an investigator STEM teacher, and now you’re transitioning into the... more

During my career as a STEM teacher, I went through different stages of what I call the STEM teacher pathway.... more

Through my own STEM teaching experience and talking with so many of you about yours, I came to realize that... more

You may have heard your students talk about wanting to be a YouTuber or TikToker, and in this day and... more

Have you been hesitant to start a school-wide news club because running it sounds like a lot of work? Maybe... more

Today’s episode is an exciting one because it is the first time we have two guests! In this episode, I... more

If you’re thinking about starting a school-wide news club at your school, there are a few things you want to... more

If you've been considering hosting a school-wide news club but are unsure if it's worth it, today’s episode is for... more

You’ve made the exciting decision to host a STEM after-school club, but now you may be wondering what types of... more

I recently polled my audience on Instagram, asking if they host a STEM after-school club. The results were surprising, with... more

One question I often receive is whether or not you should start the school year with an engineering design process... more

In today’s episode, I sit down to chat with New York Times bestselling author, illustrator, and designer Rachel Ignotofsky. Rachel’s... more

Today's episode is a re-release of episode 7. With back to school time upon us, this episode is perfect to... more

If you’ve been wondering how to stretch out the lessons in the K-5 STEM year long bundle, then today’s episode... more

Back to school time has officially arrived, which means you’re in full on prep mode. There are certain things you... more

With back to school right around the corner, many of you are planning, prepping, and gearing up for the new... more

Ever since I was little, I always knew that I wanted to be a teacher. I was fascinated by all... more

As I reflect on my STEM teacher role, I can’t help but think about what I wish I knew as... more

If you want to create lessons that are meaningful, engaging, and aligned with the standards, then STEM lesson plan auditing... more

Have you been wondering about how to incorporate 3D printing into your classroom but are not sure if it will... more

Today’s episode is the audio from an online summit I spoke at. In this episode, I am sharing how to... more

Today’s episode is the audio from a presentation I did at the Seesaw Connect Summit. In this episode, I share... more

Google tools have helped me so much in my teaching journey. They have helped me streamline my workflow and create... more

In honor of Episode 101, we are taking today’s episode all the way back 100 episodes….all the way to Episode... more

Oh my goodness! We have officially hit 100 episodes on The Elementary STEM Coach Podcast! To celebrate this incredible milestone,... more

When it comes to incorporating robotics and coding into your STEM curriculum, it’s important to be intentional about connecting them... more

Are you looking for creative ways to get free STEM PD or professional development? In today’s episode, I share three... more

I have talked about the Engineering Design Process a lot on this podcast in episodes 15 and 17-21. In today’s... more

More and more, we’re seeing the use of video and audio production to share information in tangible ways rapidly grow... more

Today’s episode is another behind the scenes inside the STEM Into Summer Group Coaching Program. In this session, I am... more

You’ve heard me talk about my Teacher Honey on this podcast many times. Well, today, he is a guest on... more

You’ve heard me talking about my STEM Into Summer Group Coaching Program and this new way to work with me,... more

Creating real-world STEM experiences for kids can be challenging at times for STEM teachers. How can we bring real-world STEM... more

Today's episode is an oldie but goodie! It's perfect for the end of the school year! Are you looking for a... more

With summer break around the corner, for many of you, back to school may be the furthest thing from your... more

Do you find yourself wanting to implement all of the cool STEM lessons you see on social media or hear... more

There are quick and easy ways to get started in STEM, and definitely things that teachers should try to get... more

I share a lot about the highs and some of the lows of being an elementary STEM teacher on my... more

Today’s episode is the final episode in the K-5 STEM series. In this episode, I give an overview of my... more

In today’s episode, I’m continuing the six-part K-5 STEM series. In this episode, I provide an overview of my 4th... more

In today’s episode, I’m continuing the six-part K-5 STEM series. In this episode, I provide an overview of my 3rd... more

Today’s episode is part 3 of the K-5 STEM series. In this episode, I’m breaking down my year-long 2nd grade... more

Have you wondered what a 1st grade STEM curriculum should look like? In today’s episode, I’m sharing an overview of... more

Have you been wondering what a Kindergarten STEM curriculum should actually look like? In today’s episode, I share what you... more

Have you wondered how do podcasts help students learn? Podcasts are an engaging way to learn new content quickly. There... more

Are you hoping to land a STEM position at your school? Maybe you’re wondering what are some important things that... more

Struggling to gather STEM supplies for our classroom seems to be a common theme for STEM teachers. However, there are... more

In today's episode, I sit down to chat with Brittany Walker, who is the Senior Engagement Community Associate at DonorsChoose,... more

For many of us, when we first enter the elementary STEM space, we are tasked with doing innovative activities with... more

In today's episode, I am re-releasing episode 3. In this episode, I break down what you actually need for a STEM... more

Being a STEM teacher can sometimes feel lonely if you’re the only one in your building implementing and teaching STEM.... more

Have you wondered what STEM professional development books you should read as a teacher? For this episode, I've curated a... more

I have received many DMs and emails about the challenges of teaching younger children STEM. You asked, and I’m delivering.... more

In today’s episode, I chat with STEM children’s book author Dr. Rajani LaRocca. Dr. Rajani practices medicine and writes award-winning... more

What are some 3D printer recommendations for elementary classrooms? There are a lot of brands out there, which can quickly... more

How can you implement 3D printing in classroom settings in meaningful ways? In today's episode, I chat with Bruce Wyman,... more

Do you do 3D printing in your classroom or hoping to get started? 3D printing isn’t as complicated as you... more

There has been so much talk about Chat GPT, but what in the world is it? How can we use... more

Do you need ideas for March STEM activities? In this episode, I share three lesson ideas that you can do... more

How can you make your STEM lessons rigorous and also make those cross-curricular connections? This structure has changed the way I... more

So you've planned this STEM lesson. You've gathered the supplies, and you've made sure that the lesson is exciting. But... more

In today’s episode, I share how I plan a student podcasting lesson about light pollution and how we figure that... more

Today's episode is a re-release of one of the most popular episodes on the podcast! In this episode, I share a... more

How can you have students plan and build a community based on Earth's features in an area? In today's episode,... more

Are you looking for an innovative teacher conference to attend this summer? Well, I have the perfect one in mind... more

You may have read the title of today’s episode and thought, how does this relate to STEM? Friend, keep listening... more

Wondering what it’s like having a guest speaker for school events who connects with your STEM content? In this episode,... more

It's important to have guest experts speak with your students in the STEM space. While the experiences that they are... more

In honor of February being Black History Month, in today’s episode, I'm sharing three STEM activities that you can do... more

Today's episode is special because I had the opportunity to collaborate with Wonder Workshop, the robotics company, and EdWeb to... more

Stepping into a K through five STEM role is equally exciting and overwhelming. If you were a classroom teacher before,... more

February is one of my favorite months, and that is because my birthday happens to be on Valentine’s Day! I’m... more

In today's episode, I am interviewing Tiana Walton, who is a former long-term substitute and is now a STEM teacher... more

Are you struggling with how to structure your STEM time for grades K-2? Well, these little friends in our STEM... more

In today's episode, I interview Kristin Kenner, a K through sixth STEM teacher who taught in the regular classroom for... more

Looking for books to promote growth mindset in your STEM classroom. These 5 picks are perfect for all ages of... more

How do you teach growth mindset activities in STEM? In my opinion, a growth mindset is one of those soft... more

I can’t believe we have made it to the 50th episode! We have a special guest on today’s episode to... more

I am a huge fan of Seesaw and teaching with the Engineering Design Process. So naturally, I found a way... more

Even though it's not in the name, literacy definitely has a place within STEM challenges. In fact, I would even... more

Stop motion requires minimal materials for students to be successful but involves a high level of creativity and critical thinking. This... more

Today is a special episode that you helped me plan. I told you to ask me anything. You sent me... more

In today's episode, I chatted with Kelly Hogan from mathematically enthused. Kelly shares her journey from classroom teacher to STEAM teacher... more

Looking for some fun robot ideas for wintertime? In this episode, I will be sharing with you five winter-themed robot lessons... more

Have you been wondering what robots you should buy for your elementary STEM space? In this episode, I will be giving... more

Looking for some fun winter STEM activities? These five winter-themed challenges are perfect for sub plans, one-day lessons, and even classroom... more

Today's episode is another oldie but goodie! I am re-releasing episode 22, the first guest interview I did on the show. In... more

Do you teach STEM, but you are exclusively in a co-teaching or coaching role? Or, if you are a classroom teacher... more

The holidays are creeping in, and it's a great time to look for deals to purchase new items for your... more

Are you looking for Hour of Code ideas for elementary STEM? There is an abundance of free resources available, but it... more

Looking for easy November STEM activities to try?  In this episode, I will share with you four ideas you can implement... more

Today's episode is an oldie but goodie. For this episode, I am re-releasing episode 8, where I share my top three... more

Struggling to find a structure and a flow when teaching your STEM lessons? In today's episode, I'll be sharing with you... more

Have you ever felt stuck or overwhelmed with lesson planning, specifically project-based learning?  It takes a lot of time and careful... more

No matter what you teach, writing sub plans is a lot of work. Sometimes it's easier to teach than write the... more

One big thing I know a lot of teachers struggle with is what type of robot they should use in... more

SEL is quite a buzzword in the education community, but the overall concept isn't new. In fact, no matter what subject... more

While there are a lot of similarities between the general education classroom and the STEM classroom, there are a handful... more

Writing a student learning objective or SLO can be a little bit tricky, especially when you teach all the grades... more

Digital citizenship is an important topic to discuss with students of all ages, even in the elementary classroom. With a world... more

With Halloween right around the corner, you are most likely thinking of Halloween-themed STEM activities to try. If you’re looking for... more

When writing a sound lesson plan, there are a lot of components you want to make sure you include, such... more

With all the cool tools and resources out there, it's important to structure your STEM lesson so that it is... more

STEM lessons are so much fun to plan, but they can be overwhelming. There are so many cool lesson ideas out... more

Fall is in the air, and it is a great time to mix in some themed STEM challenges. These five fall... more

Today’s episode is very special because I have my very first guest here on the Elementary STEM Coach Podcast. In... more

Once students have completed a long-term STEM project, it’s important for them to share their work with an authentic audience. How... more

As students are building their STEM projects, are you unsure of ways they can improve their designs? The experiment and improve... more

The create stage of the Engineering Design Process is a fun stage and tends to be the kids' favorite stage. Although... more

The planning stage in the Engineering Design Process is an important step. How do we get our students to enjoy the... more

What resources should you be using to teach the science part in STEM?\ How do you fit it all in? In today’s... more

Dot Day is an international celebration of inspiration and creativity. This is a fun one-day celebration that you can implement within... more

Have you tried using the Engineering Design Process in your STEM classroom? Maybe you’re wondering what the Engineering Design Process is... more

When you first become a STEM teacher, you most likely weren’t given any curriculum. This was my experience when I... more

Back to school night for STEM teachers and classroom teachers can look very different. Back to school night expectations for STEM... more

Are you a STEM teacher that teaches 5 different classes a day? Do you feel overwhelmed with figuring out how to... more

Are you a former classroom teacher who has made the switch to a STEM teacher? Maybe you are thinking about switching... more

Although most of our students are comfortable with technology, we still need to teach them rules and routines when it... more

Being a STEM teacher is so much fun, but going from teaching in a general education classroom to a STEM... more

As STEM teachers, we teach multiple classes daily, meaning we see, on average, 100 plus kids. In addition to incorporating... more

No matter how long you have been teaching, preparing for back to school is a lot of work. From setting... more

Setting up and organizing a classroom Makerspace is half the battle. The second half is managing the supplies and ensuring... more

Having a classroom Makerspace is a wonderful opportunity to help students think of the world in new ways and design... more

Are you looking for a fun way to start off your STEM school year that will build community, promote creativity... more

Are you in charge of setting up the STEM space in your school? Have you been gifted a classroom with... more

Have you ever had people ask you, “What do you do?” And you say, “I'm a STEM teacher!” Then they... more

After I interviewed and found out I was going to be a K-5 STEM teacher and coach, I not only... more

Are you tired of scrolling online for your next great STEM lesson? Do you feel like there is no time... more