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