Storybook stem

When I left the regular elementary classroom into my K-5 STEM position, it was really difficult for me to part with my extensive library. I kept some of my favorites of course, but most of my collection went into my friends’ classrooms to continue to benefit other kids. However, I still use literacy in my STEM …

Looking for a new way to bring classic stories to life? Try these super fun (and super simple!) Fairy Tale STEM challenges! The free download includes 5 different ideas to explore math and engineering concepts with your K-5 kids. http://mathgeekmama.com/fairy-tale-stem/?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=pinterest&utm_medium=Bethany%20%7C%20Math%20Geek%20Mama&utm_content=Fairy%20Tale%20STEM%3A%20Literature%20Based%20Math%20and%20Engineering

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There are many inspiring picture books about Spring! We used the classic book, Planting a Rainbow by Lois E for our inspiration for this storytime STEAM activity. For this storytime STEAM activity, we were inspired by Lois Ehlert’s, Planting a Rainbow. STEAM is the combination of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math. STEAM activities help …

There are so many fantastic STEM read alouds! If you have one that wasn't mentioned please comment and I'll try to add it. With so many options, I know one of these will be just right for your students!

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What are you teaching at the end of the year? "Make" memories with your students and keep them engaged up until the last day of school with STEM! Create a cereal box memory book to help students process the "last day blues", engineer an amazing treehouse, learn about the Chica

20 STEAM Books That Inspire DIY Activities. A book list by Elizabeth Suneby with her newest book, Iqbal and His Ingenious Idea.

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Five free creative science and engineering activities to pair with summer reading to encourage imaginative play and storytelling.

Try this floating magnets STEM activity to explore magnetic force and polarity with kids! A cool hands-on science experiment!

Social Emotional Learning (SEL) isn’t something extra that we need to teach. It is the foundation on which we have been planning STEM learning all along! Just like science, technology, engineering, and math, SEL is a developmental process that teaches students the skills needed to be successful within the classroom and in everyday life beyond the school walls. Here are Carly and Adam's top 10 STEM read aloud books that connect with SEL. Click to learn more!

Storybook STEM

Connect with your students and make your STEM lessons more engaging by reading! In this post, I'm sharing some of the best books to use for your STEM lessons, and also how I use them in my elementary classroom!

Four End of the Year Read Alouds and STEM Challenges Your Students will Love — Carly and Adam

Kids’ books are one of the most popular forms of entertainment for kids. What happens when we use the power of stories from kids’ books to create STEM activities? Check out these fun STEM activities inspired by kids’ books. These activities will engage your kids and teach them valuable skills.

The Gingerbread Man Fable STEM Challenge: In the fable, The Gingerbread Man, the Gingerbread Man is outsmarted by the fox. In this fable STEM activity, students are challenged to build a boat for the Gingerbread Man to safely get across the river. Students build their boat using pipe cleaners, aluminum foil, tape, straws, and popsicle sticks. What will your students create?

Must-read STEM picture books for toddlers and preschoolers

Use your favorite read aloud books to create fun and hands-on ways to challenge children’s thinking and problem-solving skills with STEAM storytime activities for preschool. STEAM is the combination of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math. STEAM activities help promote essential 21st-century skills, which is important in preparing our children for an unknown future. Storytime STEAM […]

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