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10+ Easy STEM Activities for Toddlers and Preschoolers

Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) are popular subjects among parents and educators. It is essential to expose children to STEM learning at any age. At the preschool level, children are naturally curious about the world around them. This makes it the perfect time to introduce them to STEM activities. In this article, STEM Sports®…

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STEM Curriculum for Kindergarten

Table of ContentsWhat is STEM?The Importance of STEM at the Kindergarten LevelDesigning STEM Curriculum For KindergartenChoose A STEM ConceptChoose What Concept the Lesson Will Focus OnDecide How to Facilitate the LessonHands-On LearningCross-Curricular LearningSmall Group InstructionTeacher-Centered InstructionFind Real World Connections and ExamplesCreate a Worksheet, Pre-Test, and Post-TestImplement and Have FunSkills Learned by Kids Through Effective STEM…

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16 Best Christmas Stem Activities for Children

The holiday season is just around the corner. This means decorations, tasty treats, and themed science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) activities for kids! The holidays are a great way to put a fun twist on your child’s STEM learning. Through fun and festive activities and kits, parents and educators can make improving STEM literacy…

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19 Best Halloween STEM Activities for Middle School

Halloween is just around the corner! That means children are getting excited about the costumes, candy, and other exciting activities that surround the holiday. One way to increase student engagement in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) lessons is to introduce themed activities into the classroom that connect with the current season.  In this article,…

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What is STEM Teaching and Why is it Important?

Table of ContentsSTEM Education DefinedSix (6) Reasons Why STEM Teaching Is ImportantGives Students Education Application ExperienceSTEM Teaches InnovationImproves 21st Century Skills – Creative Thinking and Problem-Solving SkillsTeaches Teamwork and CollaborationIntroduces Technology to KidsIntroduces STEM Career Options to Students at an Early AgeTeaching Methods to Effectively Implement STEM CurriculumExperiential Learning MethodCross-Curricular Learning MethodProject Based Learning MethodInquiry…

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15 Best STEM Project Ideas for Middle School

Science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) subjects are essential to a child’s education. These subjects help students prepare for the workforce, where STEM professions are growing faster than any other field. Oftentimes, classroom lesson plans only include math and science. This leaves students with a knowledge gap in technology and engineering. As educators, our goal…

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How STEM Curriculum & Education Is Preparing Students for
Future Careers

Science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) subjects are gaining tremendous importance throughout our education system. The World Economic Forum stated, “65% of children entering primary school today will ultimately end up working in completely new job types that don’t yet exist.” In a rapidly changing world, it is important for students to increase their STEM…

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EANS Funding for STEM Curriculum

Following the COVID-19 pandemic, the Coronavirus Response and Relief Appropriations Act was passed and implemented on December 27, 2020. One form of relief that came out of this act was Emergency Assistance to Non-Public Schools (EANS) funding.  Private schools across the nation have received this funding. But, some may not know how they can spend…

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Science of Hockey

Believe it or not, Hockey is one of the few sports the STEM Sports® team has yet to produce a curriculum for. A sport that entails plenty of STEM concepts for students to wrap their minds around as they skate past the blue line and set-up their teammate with a centering pass. Needless to say, our…