Even though it's not in the name, literacy definitely has a place within STEM challenges. In fact, I would even say that STEM and literacy are a perfect match. The audio from today’s episode is from an online summit I presented at in the past at one of the Wonder Workshop International STEAM Summits. In this episode, I'll be sharing five different ways that you can combine STEM and literacy together and make the perfect pairing in ways that you might not have thought of before. Head to the show notes for a full transcript of this episode, pictures, and all the links: https://naomimeredith.com/episode48Download my Free K-5 STEM & Teach Year-Long PlanLeave a voice message HERE for the podcast with your questions and comments!TpT Shop: Naomi Meredith | naomimeredith.com/tptshopCourse: STEM Teacher 101Workshops: K-2 STEM Planning & 3-5 STEM Planning & Stellar School-Wide News & STEM Career DaySTEM Teacher Book Club: naomimeredith.com/stemteacherbookshelf1:1 STEM Coaching Support: naomimeredith.com/coachingCheck out more inspiration on her website: naomimeredith.comConnect with her on Instagram: @naomimeredith_YouTube Channel: Naomi MeredithFacebook Group: The Elementary STEM Coach Community | Technology & STEM for K-6 TeachersCheck out my other podcast for kids: The STEM Career Quest 

Stop motion requires minimal materials for students to be successful but involves a high level of creativity and critical thinking. This episode is a presentation from an online summit I spoke at in the past, the Teach with Tech Conference. In this episode, I provide an intro to stop motion animation, a list of tools to get started, an explanation of student examples, and ways to extend this lesson even further with other resources. Head to the show notes for a full transcript of this episode, pictures, and all the links: https://naomimeredith.com/episode47Download my Free K-5 STEM & Teach Year-Long PlanLeave a voice message HERE for the podcast with your questions and comments!TpT Shop: Naomi Meredith | naomimeredith.com/tptshopCourse: STEM Teacher 101Workshops: K-2 STEM Planning & 3-5 STEM Planning & Stellar School-Wide News & STEM Career DaySTEM Teacher Book Club: naomimeredith.com/stemteacherbookshelf1:1 STEM Coaching Support: naomimeredith.com/coachingCheck out more inspiration on her website: naomimeredith.comConnect with her on Instagram: @naomimeredith_YouTube Channel: Naomi MeredithFacebook Group: The Elementary STEM Coach Community | Technology & STEM for K-6 TeachersCheck out my other podcast for kids: The STEM Career Quest 

Today is a special episode that you helped me plan. I told you to ask me anything. You sent me questions on Instagram and via email. I’m answering those questions in today’s episode. Some of these questions are STEM-related, but some are personal, and I’m answering them all. Head to the show notes for a full transcript of this episode, pictures, and all the links: https://naomimeredith.com/episode46Download my Free K-5 STEM & Teach Year-Long PlanLeave a voice message HERE for the podcast with your questions and comments!TpT Shop: Naomi Meredith | naomimeredith.com/tptshopCourse: STEM Teacher 101Workshops: K-2 STEM Planning & 3-5 STEM Planning & Stellar School-Wide News & STEM Career DaySTEM Teacher Book Club: naomimeredith.com/stemteacherbookshelf1:1 STEM Coaching Support: naomimeredith.com/coachingCheck out more inspiration on her website: naomimeredith.comConnect with her on Instagram: @naomimeredith_YouTube Channel: Naomi MeredithFacebook Group: The Elementary STEM Coach Community | Technology & STEM for K-6 TeachersCheck out my other podcast for kids: The STEM Career Quest 

In today's episode, I chatted with Kelly Hogan from mathematically enthused. Kelly shares her journey from classroom teacher to STEAM teacher and provides tips and tricks for strategies and activities she has incorporated into her classroom. Head to the show notes for a full transcript of this episode, pictures, and all the links: https://naomimeredith.com/episode45Download my Free K-5 STEM & Teach Year-Long PlanLeave a voice message HERE for the podcast with your questions and comments!TpT Shop: Naomi Meredith | naomimeredith.com/tptshopCourse: STEM Teacher 101Workshops: K-2 STEM Planning & 3-5 STEM Planning & Stellar School-Wide News & STEM Career DaySTEM Teacher Book Club: naomimeredith.com/stemteacherbookshelf1:1 STEM Coaching Support: naomimeredith.com/coachingCheck out more inspiration on her website: naomimeredith.comConnect with her on Instagram: @naomimeredith_YouTube Channel: Naomi MeredithFacebook Group: The Elementary STEM Coach Community | Technology & STEM for K-6 TeachersCheck out my other podcast for kids: The STEM Career Quest 

Looking for some fun robot ideas for wintertime? In this episode, I will be sharing with you five winter-themed robot lessons that you can teach in your classroom. These are lessons that I have taught my students that they have absolutely loved, and I know that yours will too. Head to the show notes for a full transcript of this episode, pictures, and all the links: https://naomimeredith.com/episode44Download my Free K-5 STEM & Teach Year-Long PlanLeave a voice message HERE for the podcast with your questions and comments!TpT Shop: Naomi Meredith | naomimeredith.com/tptshopCourse: STEM Teacher 101Workshops: K-2 STEM Planning & 3-5 STEM Planning & Stellar School-Wide News & STEM Career DaySTEM Teacher Book Club: naomimeredith.com/stemteacherbookshelf1:1 STEM Coaching Support: naomimeredith.com/coachingCheck out more inspiration on her website: naomimeredith.comConnect with her on Instagram: @naomimeredith_YouTube Channel: Naomi MeredithFacebook Group: The Elementary STEM Coach Community | Technology & STEM for K-6 TeachersCheck out my other podcast for kids: The STEM Career Quest 

Have you been wondering what robots you should buy for your elementary STEM space? In this episode, I will be giving my recommendations for the best robots that you should invest in for your elementary classroom. Head to the show notes for a full transcript of this episode, pictures, and all the links: https://naomimeredith.com/episode43Download my Free K-5 STEM & Teach Year-Long PlanLeave a voice message HERE for the podcast with your questions and comments!TpT Shop: Naomi Meredith | naomimeredith.com/tptshopCourse: STEM Teacher 101Workshops: K-2 STEM Planning & 3-5 STEM Planning & Stellar School-Wide News & STEM Career DaySTEM Teacher Book Club: naomimeredith.com/stemteacherbookshelf1:1 STEM Coaching Support: naomimeredith.com/coachingCheck out more inspiration on her website: naomimeredith.comConnect with her on Instagram: @naomimeredith_YouTube Channel: Naomi MeredithFacebook Group: The Elementary STEM Coach Community | Technology & STEM for K-6 TeachersCheck out my other podcast for kids: The STEM Career Quest 

Looking for some fun winter STEM activities? These five winter-themed challenges are perfect for sub plans, one-day lessons, and even classroom parties. My students have had a really fun time with these. So you can definitely implement these winter STEM activities in your classroom. Head to the show notes for a full transcript of this episode, pictures, and all the links: https://naomimeredith.com/episode42Download my Free K-5 STEM & Teach Year-Long PlanLeave a voice message HERE for the podcast with your questions and comments!TpT Shop: Naomi Meredith | naomimeredith.com/tptshopCourse: STEM Teacher 101Workshops: K-2 STEM Planning & 3-5 STEM Planning & Stellar School-Wide News & STEM Career DaySTEM Teacher Book Club: naomimeredith.com/stemteacherbookshelf1:1 STEM Coaching Support: naomimeredith.com/coachingCheck out more inspiration on her website: naomimeredith.comConnect with her on Instagram: @naomimeredith_YouTube Channel: Naomi MeredithFacebook Group: The Elementary STEM Coach Community | Technology & STEM for K-6 TeachersCheck out my other podcast for kids: The STEM Career Quest 

Today's episode is another oldie but goodie! I am re-releasing episode 22, the first guest interview I did on the show. In this episode, I interviewed Jen Sevvy about how she implements engineering design sprints during her students' design challenges in a day. You'll love her creative ideas for how she taught these quick one-day lessons using the Engineering Design Process, which are perfect if you see students once a week or if you need an extra boost in your sub plans. Head to the show notes for a full transcript of this episode, pictures and all the links: https://naomimeredith.com/episode22Download my Free K-5 STEM & Teach Year-Long PlanLeave a voice message HERE for the podcast with your questions and comments!TpT Shop: Naomi Meredith | naomimeredith.com/tptshopCourse: STEM Teacher 101Workshops: K-2 STEM Planning & 3-5 STEM Planning & Stellar School-Wide News & STEM Career DaySTEM Teacher Book Club: naomimeredith.com/stemteacherbookshelf1:1 STEM Coaching Support: naomimeredith.com/coachingCheck out more inspiration on her website: naomimeredith.comConnect with her on Instagram: @naomimeredith_YouTube Channel: Naomi MeredithFacebook Group: The Elementary STEM Coach Community | Technology & STEM for K-6 TeachersCheck out my other podcast for kids: The STEM Career Quest 

Do you teach STEM, but you are exclusively in a co-teaching or coaching role? Or, if you are a classroom teacher and you are looking for ways you can co-teach and plan with an instructional coach in your building, this episode is for you. In today’s episode, I interview my longtime friend Becca McMillan. Becca gives us insight into what a STEM coach does, tips for co-teaching, and lesson plan ideas. Head to the show notes for a full transcript of this episode, pictures, and all the links: https://naomimeredith.com/episode40Download my Free K-5 STEM & Teach Year-Long PlanLeave a voice message HERE for the podcast with your questions and comments!TpT Shop: Naomi Meredith | naomimeredith.com/tptshopCourse: STEM Teacher 101Workshops: K-2 STEM Planning & 3-5 STEM Planning & Stellar School-Wide News & STEM Career DaySTEM Teacher Book Club: naomimeredith.com/stemteacherbookshelf1:1 STEM Coaching Support: naomimeredith.com/coachingCheck out more inspiration on her website: naomimeredith.comConnect with her on Instagram: @naomimeredith_YouTube Channel: Naomi MeredithFacebook Group: The Elementary STEM Coach Community | Technology & STEM for K-6 TeachersCheck out my other podcast for kids: The STEM Career Quest 

The holidays are creeping in, and it's a great time to look for deals to purchase new items for your STEM space or even start creating your wish list of must-have items. In this episode, I share five of the best STEM toys in 2022 for your classroom. Head to the show notes for a full transcript of this episode, pictures, and all the links: https://naomimeredith.com/episode39Download my Free K-5 STEM & Teach Year-Long PlanLeave a voice message HERE for the podcast with your questions and comments!TpT Shop: Naomi Meredith | naomimeredith.com/tptshopCourse: STEM Teacher 101Workshops: K-2 STEM Planning & 3-5 STEM Planning & Stellar School-Wide News & STEM Career DaySTEM Teacher Book Club: naomimeredith.com/stemteacherbookshelf1:1 STEM Coaching Support: naomimeredith.com/coachingCheck out more inspiration on her website: naomimeredith.comConnect with her on Instagram: @naomimeredith_YouTube Channel: Naomi MeredithFacebook Group: The Elementary STEM Coach Community | Technology & STEM for K-6 TeachersCheck out my other podcast for kids: The STEM Career Quest 

Are you looking for Hour of Code ideas for elementary STEM? There is an abundance of free resources available, but it can be overwhelming navigating them all and finding what will work best for your classroom. In today’s episode, I break down how to navigate Hour of Code resources for K through five, review devices you can use and options for unplugged coding, and provide instructions on how you can set up the Hour of Code in your classroom. Head to the show notes for a full transcript of this episode, pictures, and all the links: https://naomimeredith.com/episode38Download my Free K-5 STEM & Teach Year-Long PlanLeave a voice message HERE for the podcast with your questions and comments!TpT Shop: Naomi Meredith | naomimeredith.com/tptshopCourse: STEM Teacher 101Workshops: K-2 STEM Planning & 3-5 STEM Planning & Stellar School-Wide News & STEM Career DaySTEM Teacher Book Club: naomimeredith.com/stemteacherbookshelf1:1 STEM Coaching Support: naomimeredith.com/coachingCheck out more inspiration on her website: naomimeredith.comConnect with her on Instagram: @naomimeredith_YouTube Channel: Naomi MeredithFacebook Group: The Elementary STEM Coach Community | Technology & STEM for K-6 TeachersCheck out my other podcast for kids: The STEM Career Quest 

Looking for easy November STEM activities to try?  In this episode, I will share with you four ideas you can implement in your classroom immediately. There is a lot to celebrate during the month of November, so these STEM challenges that I will be sharing with you aren't tied to a specific holiday or celebration.  These fun ideas will help you harness the crazy energy during this month and put it into productive use with these STEM challenges. Head to the show notes for a full transcript of this episode, pictures, and all the links: https://naomimeredith.com/episode37Download my Free K-5 STEM & Teach Year-Long PlanLeave a voice message HERE for the podcast with your questions and comments!TpT Shop: Naomi Meredith | naomimeredith.com/tptshopCourse: STEM Teacher 101Workshops: K-2 STEM Planning & 3-5 STEM Planning & Stellar School-Wide News & STEM Career DaySTEM Teacher Book Club: naomimeredith.com/stemteacherbookshelf1:1 STEM Coaching Support: naomimeredith.com/coachingCheck out more inspiration on her website: naomimeredith.comConnect with her on Instagram: @naomimeredith_YouTube Channel: Naomi MeredithFacebook Group: The Elementary STEM Coach Community | Technology & STEM for K-6 TeachersCheck out my other podcast for kids: The STEM Career Quest 

Today's episode is an oldie but goodie. For this episode, I am re-releasing episode 8, where I share my top three behavior management strategies for STEM teachers. Whether you are a STEM teacher, classroom teacher, or library specialist, this episode will provide you with three behavior management strategies to implement with your students. Head to the show notes for a full transcript of this episode, pictures, and all the links: https://naomimeredith.com/episode8Download my Free K-5 STEM & Teach Year-Long PlanLeave a voice message HERE for the podcast with your questions and comments!TpT Shop: Naomi Meredith | naomimeredith.com/tptshopCourse: STEM Teacher 101Workshops: K-2 STEM Planning & 3-5 STEM Planning & Stellar School-Wide News & STEM Career DaySTEM Teacher Book Club: naomimeredith.com/stemteacherbookshelf1:1 STEM Coaching Support: naomimeredith.com/coachingCheck out more inspiration on her website: naomimeredith.comConnect with her on Instagram: @naomimeredith_YouTube Channel: Naomi MeredithFacebook Group: The Elementary STEM Coach Community | Technology & STEM for K-6 TeachersCheck out my other podcast for kids: The STEM Career Quest 

Struggling to find a structure and a flow when teaching your STEM lessons? In today's episode, I'll be sharing with you how to teach all of my K through five STEM lessons. This method has allowed me to get through the content. Students are able to have enough work time, and it even saves a little room for cleanup at the end. Head to the show notes for a full transcript of this episode, pictures, and all the links: https://naomimeredith.com/episode35Download my Free K-5 STEM & Teach Year-Long PlanLeave a voice message HERE for the podcast with your questions and comments!TpT Shop: Naomi Meredith | naomimeredith.com/tptshopCourse: STEM Teacher 101Workshops: K-2 STEM Planning & 3-5 STEM Planning & Stellar School-Wide News & STEM Career DaySTEM Teacher Book Club: naomimeredith.com/stemteacherbookshelf1:1 STEM Coaching Support: naomimeredith.com/coachingCheck out more inspiration on her website: naomimeredith.comConnect with her on Instagram: @naomimeredith_YouTube Channel: Naomi MeredithFacebook Group: The Elementary STEM Coach Community | Technology & STEM for K-6 TeachersCheck out my other podcast for kids: The STEM Career Quest 

Have you ever felt stuck or overwhelmed with lesson planning, specifically project-based learning?  It takes a lot of time and careful planning to create these meaningful experiences for students.  Today, I had the pleasure of talking to Jeff Imrich, the co-founder of Rock by Rock. We had a meaningful conversation on what learning can look like in STEM and engagement in the classroom using project-based learning lessons. Head to the show notes for a full transcript of this episode, pictures, and all the links: https://naomimeredith.com/episode34Download my Free K-5 STEM & Teach Year-Long PlanLeave a voice message HERE for the podcast with your questions and comments!TpT Shop: Naomi Meredith | naomimeredith.com/tptshopCourse: STEM Teacher 101Workshops: K-2 STEM Planning & 3-5 STEM Planning & Stellar School-Wide News & STEM Career DaySTEM Teacher Book Club: naomimeredith.com/stemteacherbookshelf1:1 STEM Coaching Support: naomimeredith.com/coachingCheck out more inspiration on her website: naomimeredith.comConnect with her on Instagram: @naomimeredith_YouTube Channel: Naomi MeredithFacebook Group: The Elementary STEM Coach Community | Technology & STEM for K-6 TeachersCheck out my other podcast for kids: The STEM Career Quest 

No matter what you teach, writing sub plans is a lot of work. Sometimes it's easier to teach than write the sub plans. Am I right? For those days you need to be out of the building, here are my tips, systems, and lesson ideas for STEM sub plans, so you don't have to stress about it anymore. Head to the show notes for a full transcript of this episode, pictures, and all the links: https://naomimeredith.com/episode33Download my Free K-5 STEM & Teach Year-Long PlanLeave a voice message HERE for the podcast with your questions and comments!TpT Shop: Naomi Meredith | naomimeredith.com/tptshopCourse: STEM Teacher 101Workshops: K-2 STEM Planning & 3-5 STEM Planning & Stellar School-Wide News & STEM Career DaySTEM Teacher Book Club: naomimeredith.com/stemteacherbookshelf1:1 STEM Coaching Support: naomimeredith.com/coachingCheck out more inspiration on her website: naomimeredith.comConnect with her on Instagram: @naomimeredith_YouTube Channel: Naomi MeredithFacebook Group: The Elementary STEM Coach Community | Technology & STEM for K-6 TeachersCheck out my other podcast for kids: The STEM Career Quest 

One big thing I know a lot of teachers struggle with is what type of robot they should use in the elementary space. My top recommendation is always Dash by Wonder Workshop. You're definitely in for a treat! For today's episode, I had the chance to interview Bryan Miller, now in his seventh year working at Wonder Workshop, leading Strategic Outreach and Educator Success. Bryan prides himself on remaining connected to the voice and choice of students and educators. He's an international keynote presenter and speaker and loves working with others in the field of Edtech and, most importantly, supporting computer science. We had such a fun time talking together, and I'm excited for you to listen to this episode and all of the goodies inside. Head to the show notes for a full transcript of this episode, pictures, and all the links: https://naomimeredith.com/episode32Download my Free K-5 STEM & Teach Year-Long PlanLeave a voice message HERE for the podcast with your questions and comments!TpT Shop: Naomi Meredith | naomimeredith.com/tptshopCourse: STEM Teacher 101Workshops: K-2 STEM Planning & 3-5 STEM Planning & Stellar School-Wide News & STEM Career DaySTEM Teacher Book Club: naomimeredith.com/stemteacherbookshelf1:1 STEM Coaching Support: naomimeredith.com/coachingCheck out more inspiration on her website: naomimeredith.comConnect with her on Instagram: @naomimeredith_YouTube Channel: Naomi MeredithFacebook Group: The Elementary STEM Coach Community | Technology & STEM for K-6 TeachersCheck out my other podcast for kids: The STEM Career Quest 

SEL is quite a buzzword in the education community, but the overall concept isn't new. In fact, no matter what subject or grade level you teach, there's always room for integrating social-emotional learning, growth mindset, and developing soft skills in your everyday teaching. Today, we have a special guest, Jill Loesch, from the Self Nurtured Teacher, and she is going to be talking about just that. She'll explain what SEL means to her, ways that you can embed it into your STEM and hands-on learning, and a variety of resources for teachers and students. This episode is packed full of actionable tips and resources. Head to the show notes for a full transcript of this episode, pictures and all the links: https://naomimeredith.com/episode31Download my Free K-5 STEM & Teach Year-Long PlanLeave a voice message HERE for the podcast with your questions and comments!TpT Shop: Naomi Meredith | naomimeredith.com/tptshopCourse: STEM Teacher 101Workshops: K-2 STEM Planning & 3-5 STEM Planning & Stellar School-Wide News & STEM Career DaySTEM Teacher Book Club: naomimeredith.com/stemteacherbookshelf1:1 STEM Coaching Support: naomimeredith.com/coachingCheck out more inspiration on her website: naomimeredith.comConnect with her on Instagram: @naomimeredith_YouTube Channel: Naomi MeredithFacebook Group: The Elementary STEM Coach Community | Technology & STEM for K-6 TeachersCheck out my other podcast for kids: The STEM Career Quest 

While there are a lot of similarities between the general education classroom and the STEM classroom, there are a handful of things that surprised me during my first year teaching STEM. Whether you are currently a STEM teacher and this is your first year, or maybe you've been doing it for a while, or you're a classroom teacher who's trying to implement STEM, or maybe you're even a classroom teacher who is thinking about stepping into a STEM role, you will relate to many of the topics discussed in today's episode. In this episode, I'm keeping it real and showing you the behind-the-scenes and the not so pretty behind-the-scenes of my first year of teaching STEM. Head to the show notes for a full transcript of this episode, pictures, and all the links: https://naomimeredith.com/episode29Download my Free K-5 STEM & Teach Year-Long PlanLeave a voice message HERE for the podcast with your questions and comments!TpT Shop: Naomi Meredith | naomimeredith.com/tptshopCourse: STEM Teacher 101Workshops: K-2 STEM Planning & 3-5 STEM Planning & Stellar School-Wide News & STEM Career DaySTEM Teacher Book Club: naomimeredith.com/stemteacherbookshelf1:1 STEM Coaching Support: naomimeredith.com/coachingCheck out more inspiration on her website: naomimeredith.comConnect with her on Instagram: @naomimeredith_YouTube Channel: Naomi MeredithFacebook Group: The Elementary STEM Coach Community | Technology & STEM for K-6 TeachersCheck out my other podcast for kids: The STEM Career Quest 

Writing a student learning objective or SLO can be a little bit tricky, especially when you teach all the grades in the school K through five STEM and beyond. You may be wondering, "Where do I even begin?" I felt the same exact way when I first became a STEM teacher. If you are looking for examples of student learning outcomes, in today’s episode, I share three SLOs I have written over the years that you can use for any grade and the type of evidence you need to collect to gather the data. Head to the show notes for a full transcript of this episode, pictures, and all the links: https://naomimeredith.com/episode29Download my Free K-5 STEM & Teach Year-Long PlanLeave a voice message HERE for the podcast with your questions and comments!TpT Shop: Naomi Meredith | naomimeredith.com/tptshopCourse: STEM Teacher 101Workshops: K-2 STEM Planning & 3-5 STEM Planning & Stellar School-Wide News & STEM Career DaySTEM Teacher Book Club: naomimeredith.com/stemteacherbookshelf1:1 STEM Coaching Support: naomimeredith.com/coachingCheck out more inspiration on her website: naomimeredith.comConnect with her on Instagram: @naomimeredith_YouTube Channel: Naomi MeredithFacebook Group: The Elementary STEM Coach Community | Technology & STEM for K-6 TeachersCheck out my other podcast for kids: The STEM Career Quest 

Digital citizenship is an important topic to discuss with students of all ages, even in the elementary classroom. With a world of technology constantly growing, we need to equip our students better to be able to adapt and respond online when different situations arise. In today's episode, I'll be sharing with you how to teach digital citizenship in the classroom with a STEM twist. HERE is the link to the Free, Digital Citizenship Guide to keep track of all the resources from today's episode. Head to the show notes for a full transcript of this episode, pictures, and all the links: https://naomimeredith.com/episode28Download my Free K-5 STEM & Teach Year-Long PlanLeave a voice message HERE for the podcast with your questions and comments!TpT Shop: Naomi Meredith | naomimeredith.com/tptshopCourse: STEM Teacher 101Workshops: K-2 STEM Planning & 3-5 STEM Planning & Stellar School-Wide News & STEM Career DaySTEM Teacher Book Club: naomimeredith.com/stemteacherbookshelf1:1 STEM Coaching Support: naomimeredith.com/coachingCheck out more inspiration on her website: naomimeredith.comConnect with her on Instagram: @naomimeredith_YouTube Channel: Naomi MeredithFacebook Group: The Elementary STEM Coach Community | Technology & STEM for K-6 TeachersCheck out my other podcast for kids: The STEM Career Quest 

With Halloween right around the corner, you are most likely thinking of Halloween-themed STEM activities to try. If you’re looking for fun ideas for STEM activities perfect for class parties, one-day challenges, and class rewards, then I have you covered. In today’s episode, I will share five Halloween STEM activities for you to try. Head to the show notes for a full transcript of this episode, pictures, and all the links: https://naomimeredith.com/episode27Download my Free K-5 STEM & Teach Year-Long PlanLeave a voice message HERE for the podcast with your questions and comments!TpT Shop: Naomi Meredith | naomimeredith.com/tptshopCourse: STEM Teacher 101Workshops: K-2 STEM Planning & 3-5 STEM Planning & Stellar School-Wide News & STEM Career DaySTEM Teacher Book Club: naomimeredith.com/stemteacherbookshelf1:1 STEM Coaching Support: naomimeredith.com/coachingCheck out more inspiration on her website: naomimeredith.comConnect with her on Instagram: @naomimeredith_YouTube Channel: Naomi MeredithFacebook Group: The Elementary STEM Coach Community | Technology & STEM for K-6 TeachersCheck out my other podcast for kids: The STEM Career Quest 

When writing a sound lesson plan, there are a lot of components you want to make sure you include, such as the standards, resources, and what students will be creating. There is a lot to think about. In this episode, I will give you a behind-the-scenes look into how to write your STEM lesson plan from start to finish and help you improve the experiences in your classroom. Head to the show notes for a full transcript of this episode, pictures, and all the links: https://naomimeredith.com/episode26Download my Free K-5 STEM & Teach Year-Long PlanLeave a voice message HERE for the podcast with your questions and comments!TpT Shop: Naomi Meredith | naomimeredith.com/tptshopCourse: STEM Teacher 101Workshops: K-2 STEM Planning & 3-5 STEM Planning & Stellar School-Wide News & STEM Career DaySTEM Teacher Book Club: naomimeredith.com/stemteacherbookshelf1:1 STEM Coaching Support: naomimeredith.com/coachingCheck out more inspiration on her website: naomimeredith.comConnect with her on Instagram: @naomimeredith_YouTube Channel: Naomi MeredithFacebook Group: The Elementary STEM Coach Community | Technology & STEM for K-6 TeachersCheck out my other podcast for kids: The STEM Career Quest 

With all the cool tools and resources out there, it's important to structure your STEM lesson so that it is rooted in standards but still engaging. In this episode, I will be sharing with you four different ways that you can plan and structure a STEM lesson and make it work for the time that you have in your classroom. Head to the show notes for a full transcript of this episode, pictures, and all the links: https://naomimeredith.com/episode25Download my Free K-5 STEM & Teach Year-Long PlanLeave a voice message HERE for the podcast with your questions and comments!TpT Shop: Naomi Meredith | naomimeredith.com/tptshopCourse: STEM Teacher 101Workshops: K-2 STEM Planning & 3-5 STEM Planning & Stellar School-Wide News & STEM Career DaySTEM Teacher Book Club: naomimeredith.com/stemteacherbookshelf1:1 STEM Coaching Support: naomimeredith.com/coachingCheck out more inspiration on her website: naomimeredith.comConnect with her on Instagram: @naomimeredith_YouTube Channel: Naomi MeredithFacebook Group: The Elementary STEM Coach Community | Technology & STEM for K-6 TeachersCheck out my other podcast for kids: The STEM Career Quest 

STEM lessons are so much fun to plan, but they can be overwhelming. There are so many cool lesson ideas out there, but how do you organize them all, especially when you teach Kindergarten through fifth grade STEM? How do you even fit it all in? In today's episode, I'm sharing with you my system to organize your STEM lesson ideas and help you choose lessons that will work best for your STEM space. Head to the show notes for a full transcript of this episode, pictures, and all the links: https://naomimeredith.com/episode24Download my Free K-5 STEM & Teach Year-Long PlanLeave a voice message HERE for the podcast with your questions and comments!TpT Shop: Naomi Meredith | naomimeredith.com/tptshopCourse: STEM Teacher 101Workshops: K-2 STEM Planning & 3-5 STEM Planning & Stellar School-Wide News & STEM Career DaySTEM Teacher Book Club: naomimeredith.com/stemteacherbookshelf1:1 STEM Coaching Support: naomimeredith.com/coachingCheck out more inspiration on her website: naomimeredith.comConnect with her on Instagram: @naomimeredith_YouTube Channel: Naomi MeredithFacebook Group: The Elementary STEM Coach Community | Technology & STEM for K-6 TeachersCheck out my other podcast for kids: The STEM Career Quest 

Fall is in the air, and it is a great time to mix in some themed STEM challenges. These five fall STEM activities to try are perfect for one-day lessons, sub plans, or even class parties, especially since they are low prep challenges. Head to the show notes for a full transcript of this episode, pictures, and all the links: https://naomimeredith.com/episode23Download my Free K-5 STEM & Teach Year-Long PlanLeave a voice message HERE for the podcast with your questions and comments!TpT Shop: Naomi Meredith | naomimeredith.com/tptshopCourse: STEM Teacher 101Workshops: K-2 STEM Planning & 3-5 STEM Planning & Stellar School-Wide News & STEM Career DaySTEM Teacher Book Club: naomimeredith.com/stemteacherbookshelf1:1 STEM Coaching Support: naomimeredith.com/coachingCheck out more inspiration on her website: naomimeredith.comConnect with her on Instagram: @naomimeredith_YouTube Channel: Naomi MeredithFacebook Group: The Elementary STEM Coach Community | Technology & STEM for K-6 TeachersCheck out my other podcast for kids: The STEM Career Quest 

Today’s episode is very special because I have my very first guest here on the Elementary STEM Coach Podcast. In this episode, I talk to Jen Sevy, a K through Five STEM teacher in Colorado. Jen shares with us how she implements engineering design sprints during her students' design challenges in a day. You're going to love her creative ideas for how she taught these quick one-day lessons using the Engineering Design Process, which are perfect if you see students once a week or if you need an extra boost in your sub plans. All About Jen Jen Sevy has been teaching for 18 years. She taught third grade for eight years, then worked to earn her Masters in Technology Integration and moved into a position teaching Technology as part of the specials rotation at her school. For the last three years, she has been teaching STEM and has found her happy place! She loves anchoring everything she teaches with the Engineering Design Process and sees so much value in students understanding the process. Her goal for her students is to experience joy every day in her classroom. Connect with her at: [email protected] Head to the show notes for a full transcript of this episode, pictures and all the links: https://naomimeredith.com/episode22 Free Engineering Design Process Poster &amp; Planning Guide: naomimeredith.com/podcastedpDownload my Free K-5 STEM &amp; Teach Year-Long PlanLeave a voice message HERE for the podcast with your questions and comments!TpT Shop: Naomi Meredith | naomimeredith.com/tptshopCourse: STEM Teacher 101Workshops: K-2 STEM Planning &amp; 3-5 STEM Planning &amp; Stellar School-Wide News &amp; STEM Career DaySTEM Teacher Book Club: naomimeredith.com/stemteacherbookshelf1:1 STEM Coaching Support: naomimeredith.com/coachingCheck out more inspiration on her website: naomimeredith.comConnect with her on Instagram: @naomimeredith_YouTube Channel: Naomi MeredithFacebook Group: The Elementary STEM Coach Community | Technology &amp; STEM for K-6 TeachersCheck out my other podcast for kids: <a href="https://pod.link/1726094791" rel="noopener noreferrer"...

Once students have completed a long-term STEM project, it’s important for them to share their work with an authentic audience. How can they share their work besides standing in front of their class and sharing one after the other? In today’s episode, I will be sharing four creative ways students can present a project and have their voices heard. Head to the show notes for a full transcript of this episode, pictures, and all the links: https://naomimeredith.com/episode21 Free Engineering Design Process Poster &amp; Planning Guide: naomimeredith.com/podcastedpDownload my Free K-5 STEM &amp; Teach Year-Long PlanLeave a voice message HERE for the podcast with your questions and comments!TpT Shop: Naomi Meredith | naomimeredith.com/tptshopCourse: STEM Teacher 101Workshops: K-2 STEM Planning &amp; 3-5 STEM Planning &amp; Stellar School-Wide News &amp; STEM Career DaySTEM Teacher Book Club: naomimeredith.com/stemteacherbookshelf1:1 STEM Coaching Support: naomimeredith.com/coachingCheck out more inspiration on her website: naomimeredith.comConnect with her on Instagram: @naomimeredith_YouTube Channel: Naomi MeredithFacebook Group: The Elementary STEM Coach Community | Technology &amp; STEM for K-6 TeachersCheck out my other podcast for kids: The STEM Career Quest&nbsp;

As students are building their STEM projects, are you unsure of ways they can improve their designs? The experiment and improve stage of the Engineering Design Process is so important to teach kids that things might not be perfect the first time, and there are always ways to make them better. In this episode, I will be sharing with you strategies that you can use with your students to help them improve and modify their designs. Head to the show notes for a full transcript of this episode, pictures, and all the links: https://naomimeredith.com/episode20 Free Engineering Design Process Poster &amp; Planning Guide: naomimeredith.com/podcastedpDownload my Free K-5 STEM &amp; Teach Year-Long PlanLeave a voice message HERE for the podcast with your questions and comments!TpT Shop: Naomi Meredith | naomimeredith.com/tptshopCourse: STEM Teacher 101Workshops: K-2 STEM Planning &amp; 3-5 STEM Planning &amp; Stellar School-Wide News &amp; STEM Career DaySTEM Teacher Book Club: naomimeredith.com/stemteacherbookshelf1:1 STEM Coaching Support: naomimeredith.com/coachingCheck out more inspiration on her website: naomimeredith.comConnect with her on Instagram: @naomimeredith_YouTube Channel: Naomi MeredithFacebook Group: The Elementary STEM Coach Community | Technology &amp; STEM for K-6 TeachersCheck out my other podcast for kids: The STEM Career Quest&nbsp;

The create stage of the Engineering Design Process is a fun stage and tends to be the kids' favorite stage. Although a fun stage, it is easy for chaos to ensue during this stage. In today’s episode, I will be sharing teaching strategies to help student projects so that you can have control instead of chaos in your classroom. Head to the show notes for a full transcript of this episode, pictures, and all the links: https://naomimeredith.com/episode19 Free Engineering Design Process Poster &amp; Planning Guide: naomimeredith.com/podcastedpDownload my Free K-5 STEM &amp; Teach Year-Long PlanLeave a voice message HERE for the podcast with your questions and comments!TpT Shop: Naomi Meredith | naomimeredith.com/tptshopCourse: STEM Teacher 101Workshops: K-2 STEM Planning &amp; 3-5 STEM Planning &amp; Stellar School-Wide News &amp; STEM Career DaySTEM Teacher Book Club: naomimeredith.com/stemteacherbookshelf1:1 STEM Coaching Support: naomimeredith.com/coachingCheck out more inspiration on her website: naomimeredith.comConnect with her on Instagram: @naomimeredith_YouTube Channel: Naomi MeredithFacebook Group: The Elementary STEM Coach Community | Technology &amp; STEM for K-6 TeachersCheck out my other podcast for kids: The STEM Career Quest&nbsp;

The planning stage in the Engineering Design Process is an important step. How do we get our students to enjoy the planning stage as much as the create stage? In today’s episode, I will be sharing creative ways to enhance the planning stage so that students enjoy planning designs instead of rushing through this stage. Head to the show notes for a full transcript of this episode, pictures, and all the links: https://naomimeredith.com/episode18 Free Engineering Design Process Poster &amp; Planning Guide: naomimeredith.com/podcastedpDownload my Free K-5 STEM &amp; Teach Year-Long PlanLeave a voice message HERE for the podcast with your questions and comments!TpT Shop: Naomi Meredith | naomimeredith.com/tptshopCourse: STEM Teacher 101Workshops: K-2 STEM Planning &amp; 3-5 STEM Planning &amp; Stellar School-Wide News &amp; STEM Career DaySTEM Teacher Book Club: naomimeredith.com/stemteacherbookshelf1:1 STEM Coaching Support: naomimeredith.com/coachingCheck out more inspiration on her website: naomimeredith.comConnect with her on Instagram: @naomimeredith_YouTube Channel: Naomi MeredithFacebook Group: The Elementary STEM Coach Community | Technology &amp; STEM for K-6 TeachersCheck out my other podcast for kids: The STEM Career Quest&nbsp;

What resources should you be using to teach the science part in STEM?\ How do you fit it all in? In today’s episode, I will be sharing good research websites and resources to help teach elementary students the science in STEM. Head to the show notes for a full transcript of this episode, pictures, and all the links: https://naomimeredith.com/episode17 Free Engineering Design Process Poster &amp; Planning Guide: https://naomimeredith.com/podcastedpDownload my Free K-5 STEM &amp; Teach Year-Long PlanLeave a voice message HERE for the podcast with your questions and comments!TpT Shop: Naomi Meredith | naomimeredith.com/tptshopCourse: STEM Teacher 101Workshops: K-2 STEM Planning &amp; 3-5 STEM Planning &amp; Stellar School-Wide News &amp; STEM Career DaySTEM Teacher Book Club: naomimeredith.com/stemteacherbookshelf1:1 STEM Coaching Support: naomimeredith.com/coachingCheck out more inspiration on her website: naomimeredith.comConnect with her on Instagram: @naomimeredith_YouTube Channel: Naomi MeredithFacebook Group: The Elementary STEM Coach Community | Technology &amp; STEM for K-6 TeachersCheck out my other podcast for kids: The STEM Career Quest&nbsp;

Dot Day is an international celebration of inspiration and creativity. This is a fun one-day celebration that you can implement within your STEM space. In today's episode, I will be sharing with you five Dot Day STEM activities that you can implement in your classroom to celebrate this fun day. Head to the show notes for a full transcript of this episode, pictures, and all the links: https://naomimeredith.com/episode16Download my Free K-5 STEM &amp; Teach Year-Long PlanLeave a voice message HERE for the podcast with your questions and comments!TpT Shop: Naomi Meredith | naomimeredith.com/tptshopCourse: STEM Teacher 101Workshops: K-2 STEM Planning &amp; 3-5 STEM Planning &amp; Stellar School-Wide News &amp; STEM Career DaySTEM Teacher Book Club: naomimeredith.com/stemteacherbookshelf1:1 STEM Coaching Support: naomimeredith.com/coachingCheck out more inspiration on her website: naomimeredith.comConnect with her on Instagram: @naomimeredith_YouTube Channel: Naomi MeredithFacebook Group: The Elementary STEM Coach Community | Technology &amp; STEM for K-6 TeachersCheck out my other podcast for kids: The STEM Career Quest&nbsp;

Have you tried using the Engineering Design Process in your STEM classroom? Maybe you’re wondering what the Engineering Design Process is and what its stages are. Should you be teaching the Engineering Design Process in elementary STEM? In today’s episode, I will be answering these questions about the stages of the Engineering Design Process so you can get started implementing it into your STEM lessons. Head to the show notes for a full transcript of this episode, pictures, and all the links: https://naomimeredith.com/episode15 Free Engineering Design Process Poster: naomimeredith.com/podcastedpDownload my Free K-5 STEM &amp; Teach Year-Long PlanLeave a voice message HERE for the podcast with your questions and comments!TpT Shop: Naomi Meredith | naomimeredith.com/tptshopCourse: STEM Teacher 101Workshops: K-2 STEM Planning &amp; 3-5 STEM Planning &amp; Stellar School-Wide News &amp; STEM Career DaySTEM Teacher Book Club: naomimeredith.com/stemteacherbookshelf1:1 STEM Coaching Support: naomimeredith.com/coachingCheck out more inspiration on her website: naomimeredith.comConnect with her on Instagram: @naomimeredith_YouTube Channel: Naomi MeredithFacebook Group: The Elementary STEM Coach Community | Technology &amp; STEM for K-6 TeachersCheck out my other podcast for kids: The STEM Career Quest&nbsp;

When you first become a STEM teacher, you most likely weren’t given any curriculum. This was my experience when I left the regular classroom and jumped into teaching K through Five STEM. Through trial and error, I have written a year’s worth of K through Five STEM lessons connected to the STEM standards. In today’s episode, I share the behind-the-scenes of my method for creating STEM curriculum scope and sequence. Head to the show notes for a full transcript of this episode, pictures, and all the links: https://naomimeredith.com/episode14Download my Free K-5 STEM &amp; Teach Year-Long PlanLeave a voice message HERE for the podcast with your questions and comments!TpT Shop: Naomi Meredith | naomimeredith.com/tptshopCourse: STEM Teacher 101Workshops: K-2 STEM Planning &amp; 3-5 STEM Planning &amp; Stellar School-Wide News &amp; STEM Career DaySTEM Teacher Book Club: naomimeredith.com/stemteacherbookshelf1:1 STEM Coaching Support: naomimeredith.com/coachingCheck out more inspiration on her website: naomimeredith.comConnect with her on Instagram: @naomimeredith_YouTube Channel: Naomi MeredithFacebook Group: The Elementary STEM Coach Community | Technology &amp; STEM for K-6 TeachersCheck out my other podcast for kids: The STEM Career Quest&nbsp;

Back to school night for STEM teachers and classroom teachers can look very different.Back to school night expectations for STEM teachers is different for each school. As a STEM teacher, what should you set up for back to school night? In today’s episode, I will be sharing 5 back to school night ideas that STEM teachers can incorporate into their classrooms.Head to the show notes for a full transcript of this episode, pictures, and all the links: https://naomimeredith.com/episode13Download my Free K-5 STEM &amp; Teach Year-Long PlanLeave a voice message HERE for the podcast with your questions and comments!TpT Shop: Naomi Meredith | naomimeredith.com/tptshopCourse: STEM Teacher 101Workshops: K-2 STEM Planning &amp; 3-5 STEM Planning &amp; Stellar School-Wide News &amp; STEM Career DaySTEM Teacher Book Club: naomimeredith.com/stemteacherbookshelf1:1 STEM Coaching Support: naomimeredith.com/coachingCheck out more inspiration on her website: naomimeredith.comConnect with her on Instagram: @naomimeredith_YouTube Channel: Naomi MeredithFacebook Group: The Elementary STEM Coach Community | Technology &amp; STEM for K-6 TeachersCheck out my other podcast for kids: The STEM Career Quest&nbsp;

Are you a STEM teacher that teaches 5 different classes a day? Do you feel overwhelmed with figuring out how to structure your time throughout the day? Teaching 5 different STEM classes a day is the equivalent of teaching the entire school. In today’s episode, I share different ways to structure your STEM lessons when you teach different classes daily. Using these strategies to restructure your STEM lessons will help you feel more confident in the lessons you teach and less overwhelmed. Head to the show notes for a full transcript of this episode, pictures, and all the links: https://naomimeredith.com/episode12 Click HERE for the link to my Instagram post for the giveaway. (Runs from August 22-29, 2022)Download my Free K-5 STEM &amp; Teach Year-Long PlanLeave a voice message HERE for the podcast with your questions and comments!TpT Shop: Naomi Meredith | naomimeredith.com/tptshopCourse: STEM Teacher 101Workshops: K-2 STEM Planning &amp; 3-5 STEM Planning &amp; Stellar School-Wide News &amp; STEM Career DaySTEM Teacher Book Club: naomimeredith.com/stemteacherbookshelf1:1 STEM Coaching Support: naomimeredith.com/coachingCheck out more inspiration on her website: naomimeredith.comConnect with her on Instagram: @naomimeredith_YouTube Channel: Naomi MeredithFacebook Group: The Elementary STEM Coach Community | Technology &amp; STEM for K-6 TeachersCheck out my other podcast for kids: The STEM Career Quest&nbsp;

Are you a former classroom teacher who has made the switch to a STEM teacher? Maybe you are thinking about switching to STEM, but you are unsure if you are qualified to teach STEM? Making a major change in the teaching world can be scary, especially when switching from general education to STEM teaching. In today's episode, I will be sharing with you why classroom teachers make great STEM teachers and how your past teaching experience is actually an asset in the STEM space. Head to the show notes for a full transcript of this episode, pictures, and all the links: https://naomimeredith.com/episode11Download my Free K-5 STEM &amp; Teach Year-Long PlanLeave a voice message HERE for the podcast with your questions and comments!TpT Shop: Naomi Meredith | naomimeredith.com/tptshopCourse: STEM Teacher 101Workshops: K-2 STEM Planning &amp; 3-5 STEM Planning &amp; Stellar School-Wide News &amp; STEM Career DaySTEM Teacher Book Club: naomimeredith.com/stemteacherbookshelf1:1 STEM Coaching Support: naomimeredith.com/coachingCheck out more inspiration on her website: naomimeredith.comConnect with her on Instagram: @naomimeredith_YouTube Channel: Naomi MeredithFacebook Group: The Elementary STEM Coach Community | Technology &amp; STEM for K-6 TeachersCheck out my other podcast for kids: The STEM Career Quest&nbsp;

Although most of our students are comfortable with technology, we still need to teach them rules and routines when it comes to using technology in the classroom. What are the main technology rules and skills we should teach our elementary students? In today’s episode, I will be sharing the top seven tech skills to teach your students, whether it is back to school, coming back from a long break, or your class is in need of a refresh. Head to the show notes for a full transcript of this episode, pictures ,and all the links: https://naomimeredith.com/episode10Download my Free K-5 STEM &amp; Teach Year-Long PlanLeave a voice message HERE for the podcast with your questions and comments!TpT Shop: Naomi Meredith | naomimeredith.com/tptshopCourse: STEM Teacher 101Workshops: K-2 STEM Planning &amp; 3-5 STEM Planning &amp; Stellar School-Wide News &amp; STEM Career DaySTEM Teacher Book Club: naomimeredith.com/stemteacherbookshelf1:1 STEM Coaching Support: naomimeredith.com/coachingCheck out more inspiration on her website: naomimeredith.comConnect with her on Instagram: @naomimeredith_YouTube Channel: Naomi MeredithFacebook Group: The Elementary STEM Coach Community | Technology &amp; STEM for K-6 TeachersCheck out my other podcast for kids: The STEM Career Quest&nbsp;

Being a STEM teacher is so much fun, but going from teaching in a general education classroom to a STEM classroom usually means time goes by faster. Your transitions between classes might only be a few minutes long or nonexistent. While you can't change the time you are given, you can effectively change how you use your time throughout the workday. In this episode, I share strategies on how to manage transitions in the classroom so you can accomplish what you have planned with your students and have those awesome STEM lessons. Head to the show notes for a full transcript of this episode, pictures, and all the links: https://naomimeredith.com/episode9Download my Free K-5 STEM &amp; Teach Year-Long PlanLeave a voice message HERE for the podcast with your questions and comments!TpT Shop: Naomi Meredith | naomimeredith.com/tptshopCourse: STEM Teacher 101Workshops: K-2 STEM Planning &amp; 3-5 STEM Planning &amp; Stellar School-Wide News &amp; STEM Career DaySTEM Teacher Book Club: naomimeredith.com/stemteacherbookshelf1:1 STEM Coaching Support: naomimeredith.com/coachingCheck out more inspiration on her website: naomimeredith.comConnect with her on Instagram: @naomimeredith_YouTube Channel: Naomi MeredithFacebook Group: The Elementary STEM Coach Community | Technology &amp; STEM for K-6 TeachersCheck out my other podcast for kids: The STEM Career Quest&nbsp;

As STEM teachers, we teach multiple classes daily, meaning we see, on average, 100 plus kids. In addition to incorporating STEM activities daily, we must also have behavior management strategies. What are some of the best behavior management strategies for a STEM teacher? In today's episode, I'll be sharing my top three STEM teacher behavior management strategies. Whether you are a STEM teacher, classroom teacher, or library specialist, this episode will provide you with three behavior management strategies to implement with your students. Head to the show notes for a full transcript of this episode, pictures, and all the links: https://naomimeredith.com/episode8Download my Free K-5 STEM &amp; Teach Year-Long PlanLeave a voice message HERE for the podcast with your questions and comments!TpT Shop: Naomi Meredith | naomimeredith.com/tptshopCourse: STEM Teacher 101Workshops: K-2 STEM Planning &amp; 3-5 STEM Planning &amp; Stellar School-Wide News &amp; STEM Career DaySTEM Teacher Book Club: naomimeredith.com/stemteacherbookshelf1:1 STEM Coaching Support: naomimeredith.com/coachingCheck out more inspiration on her website: naomimeredith.comConnect with her on Instagram: @naomimeredith_YouTube Channel: Naomi MeredithFacebook Group: The Elementary STEM Coach Community | Technology &amp; STEM for K-6 TeachersCheck out my other podcast for kids: The STEM Career Quest&nbsp;

No matter how long you have been teaching, preparing for back to school is a lot of work. From setting up your classroom and figuring out systems and routines to attending back to school meetings and lesson planning for the first few weeks, it can feel overwhelming even for the seasoned teacher. With so much on your plate, what types of activities should you plan that will be meaningful to your students? In today's episode, I will share five STEM activities you can use in your K through Five STEM classrooms. These activities are great back to school STEM challenges. Many of these activities I will be sharing with you have an element of collaboration to help build classroom community, which is important in any classroom setting. Whether you are a STEM teacher or a classroom teacher, this episode will provide you with a variety of activities to implement in your classroom! Head to the show notes for a full transcript of this episode, pictures and all the links: https://naomimeredith.com/episode7/Download my Free K-5 STEM &amp; Teach Year-Long PlanLeave a voice message HERE for the podcast with your questions and comments!TpT Shop: Naomi Meredith | naomimeredith.com/tptshopCourse: STEM Teacher 101Workshops: K-2 STEM Planning &amp; 3-5 STEM Planning &amp; Stellar School-Wide News &amp; STEM Career DaySTEM Teacher Book Club: naomimeredith.com/stemteacherbookshelf1:1 STEM Coaching Support: naomimeredith.com/coachingCheck out more inspiration on her website: naomimeredith.comConnect with her on Instagram: @naomimeredith_YouTube Channel: Naomi MeredithFacebook Group: The Elementary STEM Coach Community | Technology &amp; STEM for K-6 TeachersCheck out my other podcast for kids: The STEM Career Quest&nbsp;

Setting up and organizing a classroom Makerspace is half the battle. The second half is managing the supplies and ensuring students can be independent when using them in their work. Now that you’ve set up your Makerspace, how do you manage it? In this episode, I will be sharing with you my Makerspace management hacks that have been a game changer in my Kindergarten through 5th STEM classroom. Head to the show notes for a full transcript of this episode, pictures and all the links: https://naomimeredith.com/episode6/Download my Free K-5 STEM &amp; Teach Year-Long PlanLeave a voice message HERE for the podcast with your questions and comments!TpT Shop: Naomi Meredith | naomimeredith.com/tptshopCourse: STEM Teacher 101Workshops: K-2 STEM Planning &amp; 3-5 STEM Planning &amp; Stellar School-Wide News &amp; STEM Career DaySTEM Teacher Book Club: naomimeredith.com/stemteacherbookshelf1:1 STEM Coaching Support: naomimeredith.com/coachingCheck out more inspiration on her website: naomimeredith.comConnect with her on Instagram: @naomimeredith_YouTube Channel: Naomi MeredithFacebook Group: The Elementary STEM Coach Community | Technology &amp; STEM for K-6 TeachersCheck out my other podcast for kids: The STEM Career Quest&nbsp;

Having a classroom Makerspace is a wonderful opportunity to help students think of the world in new ways and design creative solutions with simple materials. How do you get started creating one? In this episode, I’ll be sharing with you my top tips when setting up your Makerspace. Whether you are a STEM teacher, classroom teacher, or library specialist; this episode will make this process more manageable and easier for you! Head to the show notes for a full transcript of this episode, pictures and all the links: https://naomimeredith.com/episode5Download my Free K-5 STEM &amp; Teach Year-Long PlanLeave a voice message HERE for the podcast with your questions and comments!TpT Shop: Naomi Meredith | naomimeredith.com/tptshopCourse: STEM Teacher 101Workshops: K-2 STEM Planning &amp; 3-5 STEM Planning &amp; Stellar School-Wide News &amp; STEM Career DaySTEM Teacher Book Club: naomimeredith.com/stemteacherbookshelf1:1 STEM Coaching Support: naomimeredith.com/coachingCheck out more inspiration on her website: naomimeredith.comConnect with her on Instagram: @naomimeredith_YouTube Channel: Naomi MeredithFacebook Group: The Elementary STEM Coach Community | Technology &amp; STEM for K-6 TeachersCheck out my other podcast for kids: The STEM Career Quest&nbsp;

Are you looking for a fun way to start off your STEM school year that will build community, promote creativity and utilize resources from the outdoors? Welcome to STEM Survival Camp! This unique experience will hook your students immediately to start off your school year. You’ll learn about STEM Survival’s camp origin story, behind the scenes set up and the unique challenges that each grade level can participate in, K-5. Grab your favorite camp shirt and let’s get started! Head to the show notes for a full transcript of this episode, pictures and all the links: naomimeredith.com/episode4Download my Free K-5 STEM &amp; Teach Year-Long PlanLeave a voice message HERE for the podcast with your questions and comments!TpT Shop: Naomi Meredith | naomimeredith.com/tptshopCourse: STEM Teacher 101Workshops: K-2 STEM Planning &amp; 3-5 STEM Planning &amp; Stellar School-Wide News &amp; STEM Career DaySTEM Teacher Book Club: naomimeredith.com/stemteacherbookshelf1:1 STEM Coaching Support: naomimeredith.com/coachingCheck out more inspiration on her website: naomimeredith.comConnect with her on Instagram: @naomimeredith_YouTube Channel: Naomi MeredithFacebook Group: The Elementary STEM Coach Community | Technology &amp; STEM for K-6 TeachersCheck out my other podcast for kids: The STEM Career Quest&nbsp;

Are you in charge of setting up the STEM space in your school? Have you been gifted a classroom with a collection of supplies but not sure what to keep, what to toss and what to buy? And let’s mention budget; what should you be buying within different budgets and balancing that between consumable and non-consumable items? Let’s break down what you actually need for your STEM classroom and create a system that will work best for you. Head to the show notes for a full transcript of this episode, pictures and all the links: naomimeredith.com/episode3Download my Free K-5 STEM &amp; Teach Year-Long PlanLeave a voice message HERE for the podcast with your questions and comments!TpT Shop: Naomi Meredith | naomimeredith.com/tptshopCourse: STEM Teacher 101Workshops: K-2 STEM Planning &amp; 3-5 STEM Planning &amp; Stellar School-Wide News &amp; STEM Career DaySTEM Teacher Book Club: naomimeredith.com/stemteacherbookshelf1:1 STEM Coaching Support: naomimeredith.com/coachingCheck out more inspiration on her website: naomimeredith.comConnect with her on Instagram: @naomimeredith_YouTube Channel: Naomi MeredithFacebook Group: The Elementary STEM Coach Community | Technology &amp; STEM for K-6 TeachersCheck out my other podcast for kids: The STEM Career Quest&nbsp;