STEM Fridays are very quickly gaining momentum among elementary teachers, and it’s not hard to see why.  As STEM continues to grow and become a critical part of elementary curriculum, the need to find a good “fit” in the instructional day is becoming more and more important.  I surveyed my fantastic social media followers who are currently implementing STEM Fridays,… Read More

STEM Bins for Elementary Students Want to see my STEM Bins setup up close and personal? Watch the following video!   “I’m finished! What do I do now?” How many times during our teaching day do we hear these words from our students? Oftentimes, it is much too often, and students are provided a handful of the same options to keep… Read More

***This post contains affiliate links for Amazon.  By purchasing an item on the Amazon site using these links, I will receive a small commission on your purchase.*** I am often asked how to get started with STEM in the elementary classroom, and the beginning of the school year is the perfect time to dive in headfirst!  As soon as those… Read More

I’ve always prided myself on being a very positive teacher, striving to reward students in meaningful ways.   Building character and positive learning behaviors for my students are my first priority each school year. After all, our goal as educators is to encourage our students to be “better people” who make a difference in our world, and not just students… Read More