Have you ever wondered what happens when you flip on a light switch or turn on the TV? What does flipping the switch or pushing a remote control button do? In both instances, you're completing an electric circuit so that a current of electrons can flow through the wires. We're here to help you find...
It's only been a little over a week of school closures for us, and we're looking for more ways than ever to keep kids engaged while at home. During the COVID-19 crisis, a number of online educational companies are offering their subscriptions, games, worksheets & apps for free for at-home learning. Some resources on this...
Looking for some new educational activities to do at home with your kids staying at home? Look no further! I've rounded up some of our favorite ideas of STEM ideas you can do at home with your children. This list includes a range of quick science experiments that you can do in a 5-minute break...
This is perhaps the most classic science experiment that kids love - making slime. I honestly can't believe in the two years since starting STEM Education Guide, I haven't once done a slime recipe! I was looking for some quick 5-minute science experiments we could do, and this easy slime recipe was the answer. All...
Simple machines are tools with few or no moving parts that make work easier. There are six types of simple machines: lever, inclined plane, wedge, screw, wheel and axle, and pulley. I love starting out a lesson on simple machines of brainstorming as a class all of the examples of different simple machines they can think...
STEM doesn't need to standalone. Encourage creative exploration and thinking with a combined STEM activity and read-aloud! There are so many great STEM picture books, I was having trouble picking my favorites! Here I've listed a variety of my favorites. The Best STEM Books for Elementary You'll find everything from my all-time favorite STEM book...
Our family has loved receiving our Kiwi Crate. I wanted to share with you exactly what you can expect in your Kiwi Crate (and give you a coupon code.) If you're on the fence about to purchase a KiwiCo subscription box, this article is for you! Prior to purchasing, I really wondered - What can...
The Spider Robots are coming. When it is time to introduce your students to Robotics, the Spider Robot is a great option. It is an inexpensive way to introduce the building blocks of robotics. I have used this Robot in my STEM classes for over five years. When I first started using it, my goal was...
In second grade, students are learning about life science, how the earth was shaped, defining problems, and more. The science curriculum for 7 to 8 year-olds varies by state, but these are just a few concepts you can expect. In math, students are learning to use standard units of measurement, developing their addition and...
The best STEM education toys encourage children’s interest and skills in science, technology, engineering, and math while still being fun! We’ve updated & rounded up our favorite toys for 2020. Looking for a coding robot for kids? Or more interested in a science kit? We’ve picked our favorite educational toys for every category & subject, so...