Stem classroom setup elementary

One of the BEST things I ever did was start a Facebook group just for STEM educators. It is by far the best Facebook group I have ever been a part of. Why?

Creating an engaging and inspiring STEM classroom environment is key to fostering creativity, collaboration, and a love for learning. Here’s a guide on how to utilize various decor items in your STEM classroom to create a vibrant and functional space for young learners. Must Have Decor Items f

Would you like to spend more time on the joy side and less on the frustration side of STEM teaching? Me too! Let’s talk about classroom management strategies in the STEM classroom. I hope you finish reading this feeling like you can “let your hair down” and truly enjoy all of your future STEM lessons!

Come learn how to create a STEM Makerspace in your classroom! I have some tips and ideas for how you can have a functional and organized room for your elementary students. You will also learn what kind of activities, challenges, and projects your students can make. These simple hacks will make life easy throughout the year.

When it comes to setting up your STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) center, picking the perfect spot can make or break it. If you want to do it right, you need to be sure to have plenty of space for students to work AND enough room to store all of your supplies! So, to help you start brainstorming the perfect set-up for YOUR unique classroom, I've gathered some of my favorite STEM works spaces and some inspiring storage ideas too. #stemcenters #makerspace #classroomdecor

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It's time for another year! Another art teacher gave me this idea- take photos of how the supplies are supposed to look so that it's easier during cleanup! I found these art star rules on Pinterest [and tweaked them to work for me]. We have a detective theme this year at school, so I decided to embrace it with this mystery artist board. There are 3 suspects with some information about each one and a few clues. I took some of my bulletin boards for my "Art Around the World" board and the…

Interested in setting up a makerspace?! Congratulations on taking the first step by doing some research. If a makerspace is properly set up and introduced, it can be a great tool for igniting student imagination and curiosity as well as building classroom community. The following are fou

Mr. R’s STEAM Lab on Instagram: "First Grade STEM Team Building via HexBug Grand Prix 🏁 The best activities are those where everyone gets to contribute! #STEM #teachersofinstagram #elementaryschool #primaryschool #backtoschool #firstgrade #teambuilding #classroom"

Are you struggling with shortened class periods? The biggest difference between being a classroom teacher and a specials teacher is that you can not overlap time. If you’re in the middle of a STEM challenge in a homeroom, you can always extend into the next period, and put your materials aside for the next day, ... Read more