Back to school stem

STEM challenges are the best way to begin building classroom community and teamwork at the beginning of the year. They are also a great way to introduce problem-solving skills and get students thinking creatively and outside the box. The best part is students LOVE them, and they don't eve

STEM is so much fun for students, so why not try some back to school STEM challenges? Click to see how these challenges will fit into your grade 2-8 class!

STEM activities using pencils are easy to prep and implement for back to school and end of the year stem challenges. Check out three popular STEM and science activities using pencils. Free printables included!

Looking for a free STEM activity for the elementary classroom? Teachers are loving STEM because it's fun, hands-on, and engaging. The challenges are great for team building. This challenge is free and easy to implement. Great for 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th graders. I usually use this challenge for back to school stem, but it can be done at any time. Students will have a great time working together to discuss, design, build, and reflect.

STEM Challenges – These 3 projects use unique building materials- pencils! Perfect for back-to-school time. Drawbridges, Pencil Boxes, and Twirling Towers!

Alright, it's mid-July! I know you are thinking about back to school time. You can't go shopping without seeing school supplies on sale or displays of new shoes and clothing, and I know you are getting excited. It's a fun time of year, isn't it? But... it's also stressful. You have ten tons to

Incorporating STEM into your classroom can seem like a daunting task. However, it doesn't have to be. These beginning of the year STEM and STEAM activities are perfect for the first weeks of school. Whether you are a classroom teacher or a STEM teacher lay the foundation for the year with these hands-on #STEM lessons and activities your students will love. Find everything you need for back to school in this article: Back to School STEM Ideas. #MissTechQueen #STEAM #ElementarySTEM #STEMLab

Here are five things every teacher should do for a successful back to school year. In this post, I'll share the top five necessities.

Back to school time can be filled with stress, for both you and the students. With the transitions and demands of a new school year, you might not think you have time to do something that seems like an end of the year treat with your new students. While going over procedures and expectations is on the top of your list, I hope you will consider using some unique team-building and ice-breaking activities with your students. They will help build trust and cooperation and start off the new year…

These STEM Building Challenges for Kids are great for building skills in Math, Technology and Engineering, & they're super fun for all age groups!