Are you tired of scrolling online for your next great STEM lesson? Do you feel like there is no time to plan,... 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
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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
In today’s episode, I sit down to chat with New York Times bestselling author, illustrator, and designer Rachel Ignotofsky. Rachel’s works are... more