Family engagement plays a crucial role in a child’s education, and creating opportunities for parents to actively participate in their child’s learning journey is paramount. One innovative approach gaining popularity is the use of Family Engagement Take Home Bags. These … Read More
Category Archives: STEM & Makerspace
SLAB Dream Lab for LEGO® – Educational Play
Is it Play or Is it Learning? At Slab Dream Lab we believe learning and playing take part at the same time. That is why we created the largest and strongest baseplate system for toy building bricks on the market … Read More
Quaran-STEAM Activities For Kids – Kits For Your Library
Our public library is using S&S kits to create monthly Quaran-Steam Kits featuring a children’s STEAM activity. While the library is closed due to COVID-19, these kits are picked up through curbside service or drive thru and done at home. … Read More
4 Ways to Introduce STEM in Early Childhood
Imagine planning to build a tall and strong building. Once you’ve chosen the perfect location and prepped the site, there’s nothing else to do but build. But where do you begin? Where should you plant the structure’s foundation? The answer is … Read More
Jumbo DIY Volcano – Group STEAM Activity
Here is a super fun DIY Volcano activity that you can incorporate to a Dinosaur theme event, STEM program or even camp, which uses brown and red acrylic paints as well as red liquid watercolors and some basic household supplies. … Read More
How to Make Mini Volcanoes – Sensory & STEAM Activity For Kids
Objective: Simple sensory play for exploring volcanoes and incorporating chemistry. This can be used as a fun sensory STEAM activity for kids, and even for a Dinosaur theme! Materials: Air dry clay Red liquid watercolor (or food coloring) Brown acrylic … Read More
Tips to Start a STEM Program in the Classroom
STEM is an acronym that stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. Educators are linking the term to curriculum and learning opportunities for today’s students. This is becoming a significant focus because, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, STEM … Read More
Fun & Educational Learning with Life-Size Structures
The best times I recall as a child were the days spent playing with my friends. The summer’s seemed to last forever. The imagination we applied to all kinds of toys and games just seemed to keep us enthralled for … Read More
Coding Activities for Students – Hour of Code
Four years ago I became the Library Media Specialist at Jack Jackter Intermediate School in Colchester, Connecticut and am lucky enough to be paired with Kim Hebb, a technology resource teacher. Together we focus on teaching grades 3, 4, and … Read More
The Architect – Grades K-5 Warm Up PE Activity
My name is Ryan Lucas, Pre-K – 5th grade physical education teacher at Bemus Point Elementary School in NY. Today I will be sharing an activity I created and titled “The Architect.” This activity provides a visual representation of what teamwork and collaboration … Read More