As you are setting up your STEM classroom, what are things you can decorate with but still connect with what you are teaching? A word wall, or vocabulary wall, can be a great asset to your units to help students make connections across content themes. I'll be sharing practical ways you can set up a word wall that you can use throughout the school year and with all grade levels, K-5.

Resources Mentioned:

• STEM & Technology Alphabet Posters

Head to the show notes for a full transcript of this episode, pictures, and all the links: https://naomimeredith.com/episode201

Download my Free K-5 STEM & Teach Year-Long Plan

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Course: STEM Teacher 101

Workshops:

• K-2 STEM Planning
• 3-5 STEM Planning
• K-5 STEM Planning Bundle
• Stellar School-Wide News
• STEM Career Day

1:1 STEM Coaching Support: naomimeredith.com/coaching

Check out more inspiration on her website: naomimeredith.com

Connect with her on Instagram: @naomimeredith_

YouTube Channel: Naomi Meredith

Facebook Group: The Elementary STEM Coach Community | Technology & STEM for K-6 Teachers

Check out my other podcast for kids: The STEM Career Quest

If you were to ask your students what the word "STEM" actually means, could they answer you correctly? And if they do know that "STEM" represents Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math, do they know what THAT means?

In this episode, I'll be sharing practical and easy ways you can explain what STEM means to your students that doesn't take a lot of time, but will still build a foundation for all your STEM lessons to come!

Resources mentioned:

• YouTube Video Series for Kids: What does STEM mean?
• STEM/STEAM Definition Posters
• STEM Get to Know You Slides

Head to the show notes for a full transcript of this episode, pictures, and all the links: https://naomimeredith.com/episode200

Download my Free K-5 STEM & Teach Year-Long Plan

Leave a voice message HERE for the podcast with your questions and comments!

TpT Shop: Naomi Meredith | naomimeredith.com/tptshop

Course: STEM Teacher 101

Workshops:

• K-2 STEM Planning
• 3-5 STEM Planning
• K-5 STEM Planning Bundle
• Stellar School-Wide News
• STEM Career Day

1:1 STEM Coaching Support: naomimeredith.com/coaching

Check out more inspiration on her website: naomimeredith.com

Connect with her on Instagram: @naomimeredith_

YouTube Channel: Naomi Meredith

Facebook Group: The Elementary STEM Coach Community | Technology & STEM for K-6 Teachers

Check out my other podcast for kids: The STEM Career Quest

If you have a low or no budget going into your STEM classroom but are wondering what lessons to teach kids, my go-to is Makerspace lessons. 

There is some prep work to gather supplies to make it happen, but it’s one of the best ways to have hands-on lessons in your classroom that are still engaging. 

I’ll be sharing my top three favorite themes when teaching Makerspace to students in K-5. These are units where every grade level has its own lesson to jump into, along with what you can do if you only see kids once a week.

Resources Mentioned:

• Easy 1-Day Makerspace Challenges 
• STEM Survival Camp K-5 Lessons
• Earth’s Engineer’s K-5 Lessons
• STEM-usement Park K-5 Lessons

Head to the show notes for a full transcript of this episode, pictures, and all the links: https://naomimeredith.com/episode199

Download my Free K-5 STEM & Teach Year-Long Plan

Leave a voice message HERE for the podcast with your questions and comments!

TpT Shop: Naomi Meredith | naomimeredith.com/tptshop

Course: STEM Teacher 101

Workshops:

• K-2 STEM Planning
• 3-5 STEM Planning
• K-5 STEM Planning Bundle
• Stellar School-Wide News
• STEM Career Day

1:1 STEM Coaching Support: naomimeredith.com/coaching

Check out more inspiration on her website: naomimeredith.com

Connect with her on Instagram: @naomimeredith_

YouTube Channel: Naomi Meredith

Facebook Group: The Elementary STEM Coach Community | Technology & STEM for K-6 Teachers

Check out my other podcast for kids: The STEM Career Quest

We are back at it with some fun interviews this summer! I took a little break from interviewing, but missed it, and I had so much fun with who I talked with for today’s interview. 

I chatted with Kara Houston, who is a proud member of SelfCAD. If you haven’t heard of SelfCAD before, it is a cloud-based CAD modeling (or computer-aided design) that allows students to model, sculpt, slice, and print online. You might know this most for 3D printing as you get started, but they have other forms of creation inside the platform that you should check out. 

Kara is passionate about what she does, and she loves that through her job, she can have a part in the future of STEM by bringing their ideas to life. 

This episode will help give you ideas on various ways you can start implementing 3D modeling in your classroom! 

Check out SelfCAD: selfcad.com 

Connect with Kara Houston on LinkedIn HERE

Head to the show notes for a full transcript of this episode, pictures, and all the links: https://naomimeredith.com/episode198

Download my Free K-5 STEM & Teach Year-Long Plan

Leave a voice message HERE for the podcast with your questions and comments!

TpT Shop: Naomi Meredith | naomimeredith.com/tptshop

Course: STEM Teacher 101

Workshops:

• K-2 STEM Planning
• 3-5 STEM Planning
• K-5 STEM Planning Bundle
• Stellar School-Wide News
• STEM Career Day

1:1 STEM Coaching Support: naomimeredith.com/coaching

Check out more inspiration on her website: naomimeredith.com

Connect with her on Instagram: @naomimeredith_

YouTube Channel: Naomi Meredith

Facebook Group: The Elementary STEM Coach Community | Technology & STEM for K-6 Teachers

Check out my other podcast for kids: The STEM Career Quest

If you're in back-to-school mode and starting to set up your classroom, this quick tip will help you think through how to organize your Makerspace or STEM supplies for the year.

In this mini-episode is a clip from Episode 150, and I’m sharing how I set up my supplies to stay organized all year long, without constantly resetting things for every lesson. Whether you have a full Makerspace or just a few bins of supplies, these simple strategies can help make your space more functional and your students more independent.

Resources Mentioned: 

• STEM Teacher 101 Course [get $30 off using this code: PODCASTBFF ]
• Hot Glue Gun Safety Poster
• 13 x 13, Large, Collapsible Cubes for Storing Projects
• STEM Class Project Labels [to add to big fabric boxes]

Some items are linked to my Amazon Affiliate account. When you purchase through my link, there is no added cost to you, but I receive a small commission in return.

Head to the show notes for a full transcript of this episode, pictures, and all the links: https://naomimeredith.com/episode197

Download my Free K-5 STEM & Teach Year-Long Plan

Leave a voice message HERE for the podcast with your questions and comments!

TpT Shop: Naomi Meredith | naomimeredith.com/tptshop

Course: STEM Teacher 101

Workshops:

• K-2 STEM Planning
• 3-5 STEM Planning
• K-5 STEM Planning Bundle
• Stellar School-Wide News
• STEM Career Day

1:1 STEM Coaching Support: naomimeredith.com/coaching

Check out more inspiration on her website: naomimeredith.com

Connect with her on Instagram: @naomimeredith_

YouTube Channel: Naomi Meredith

Facebook Group: The Elementary STEM Coach Community | Technology & STEM for K-6 Teachers

Check out my other podcast for kids: The STEM Career Quest

If you're in back-to-school mode and starting to set up your classroom, this quick tip will help you think through how to organize your Makerspace or STEM supplies for the year.

In this mini-episode is a clip from Episode 150, and I’m sharing how I set up my supplies to stay organized all year long—without constantly resetting things for every lesson. Whether you have a full Makerspace or just a few bins of supplies, these simple strategies can help make your space more functional and your students more independent.

Resources Mentioned: 

• STEM Teacher 101 Course [get $30 off using this code: PODCASTBFF ]
• Words & Pictures- Editable Makerspace Supply Labels
• Sticky Business Card Pouches [to use with labels]
• Makerspace Donation Letter [editable]
• Sterilite 3 Tiered Paper Drawers [for sorting markers]
• Free, Editable Paper Drawer Label Template
• Small Metal Buckets with Handles for Crayon Storage
• 13 x 13, Large, Collapsible Cubes for Storing Projects
• STEM Class Project Labels [to add to big fabric boxes]

Some items are linked to my Amazon Affiliate account. When you purchase through my link, there is no added cost to you, but I receive a small commission in return.

Head to the show notes for a full transcript of this episode, pictures, and all the links: https://naomimeredith.com/episode196

Download my Free K-5 STEM & Teach Year-Long Plan

Leave a voice message HERE for the podcast with your questions and comments!

TpT Shop: Naomi Meredith | naomimeredith.com/tptshop

Course: STEM Teacher 101

Workshops:

• K-2 STEM Planning
• 3-5 STEM Planning
• K-5 STEM Planning Bundle
• Stellar School-Wide News
• STEM Career Day

1:1 STEM Coaching Support: naomimeredith.com/coaching

Check out more inspiration on her website: naomimeredith.com

Connect with her on Instagram: @naomimeredith_

YouTube Channel: Naomi Meredith

Facebook Group: The Elementary STEM Coach Community | Technology & STEM for K-6 Teachers

Check out my other podcast for kids: The STEM Career Quest

These 5 Makerspace activities are quick, easy, and collaborative and focus on things that roll. By using simple materials, you can have fun lessons that students well remember even after the school year ends!

Resources Mentioned:

• Download this freebie with 20 End of School Year Makerspace STEM Challenges
• Cardboard Straw Maze
• Paper Plate Coaster
• Cardboard Wall Maze
• Mini Golf Course
• Cardboard Race Car
• Online Game that works like a Cardboard Wall Maze: Tinker Ball

Head to the show notes for a full transcript of this episode, pictures, and all the links: https://naomimeredith.com/episode95

Download my Free K-5 STEM & Teach Year-Long Plan

Leave a voice message HERE for the podcast with your questions and comments!

TpT Shop: Naomi Meredith | naomimeredith.com/tptshop

Course: STEM Teacher 101

Workshops:

• K-2 STEM Planning
• 3-5 STEM Planning
• K-5 STEM Planning Bundle
• Stellar School-Wide News
• STEM Career Day

1:1 STEM Coaching Support: naomimeredith.com/coaching

Check out more inspiration on her website: naomimeredith.com

Connect with her on Instagram: @naomimeredith_

YouTube Channel: Naomi Meredith

Facebook Group: The Elementary STEM Coach Community | Technology & STEM for K-6 Teachers

Check out my other podcast for kids: The STEM Career Quest

It’s the end of the school year, which means it can be a crazy and overwhelming time in your STEM classroom. Even with the kids excited about summer break, you can still keep them engaged and learning in your STEM classroom. In today’s episode, I’m sharing 3 end of year science activities that you can easily implement in your classroom. Even if your school year has ended, these are great activities to use if you’re teaching summer camp or have your own kids home with you for the summer. 

• STEM-usement Park Bundle of Lessons
• STEM Choice Boards
• STEM Career Quest Podcast
• STEM Career Quest Club

Head to the show notes for a full transcript of this episode, pictures, and all the links: https://naomimeredith.com/episode159

Download my Free K-5 STEM & Teach Year-Long Plan

Leave a voice message HERE for the podcast with your questions and comments!

TpT Shop: Naomi Meredith | naomimeredith.com/tptshop

Course: STEM Teacher 101

Workshops:

• K-2 STEM Planning
• 3-5 STEM Planning
• K-5 STEM Planning Bundle
• Stellar School-Wide News
• STEM Career Day

1:1 STEM Coaching Support: naomimeredith.com/coaching

Check out more inspiration on her website: naomimeredith.com

Connect with her on Instagram: @naomimeredith_

YouTube Channel: Naomi Meredith

Facebook Group: The Elementary STEM Coach Community | Technology & STEM for K-6 Teachers

Check out my other podcast for kids: The STEM Career Quest

Summer is just around the corner and if you are looking for some ways you can map out your STEM Teacher Professional Development for 2025, I have some ideas for you. From free to paid, virtual and in person, I have a good mix to help you dive in deeper with a variety of topics.

• STEM Teacher Bookshelf book lists 2023 & 2024
• 2023 List
• 2024 List
• Elementary STEM Coach Podcast Playlists
• Spring International STEAM Summit hosted by Wonder Workshop (May 14-16, 2025)
• Teacher Seller’s Summit (June 26 - 29, 2025) **sign up using my affiliate link
• InnEdCO (June 8-11, 2025, Breckenridge, CO)
• ISTE 2025 (June 29-July 2, San Antonio, TX)

Head to the show notes for a full transcript of this episode, pictures, and all the links: https://naomimeredith.com/episode193

Download my Free K-5 STEM & Teach Year-Long Plan

Leave a voice message HERE for the podcast with your questions and comments!

TpT Shop: Naomi Meredith | naomimeredith.com/tptshop

Course: STEM Teacher 101

Workshops:

• K-2 STEM Planning
• 3-5 STEM Planning
• K-5 STEM Planning Bundle
• Stellar School-Wide News
• STEM Career Day

1:1 STEM Coaching Support: naomimeredith.com/coaching

Check out more inspiration on her website: naomimeredith.com

Connect with her on Instagram: @naomimeredith_

YouTube Channel: Naomi Meredith

Facebook Group: The Elementary STEM Coach Community | Technology & STEM for K-6 Teachers

Check out my other podcast for kids: The STEM Career Quest

Earth Day is April 22. It’s a good way to teach students ways to take care of the Earth. I’ll be sharing with you 5 STEM lessons that you can teach to celebrate this day or even lessons you can use year round.

• Earth Day Engineer Inspiration Board
• Recycling Plant Makerspace Lesson
• Ways to Take Care of the Earth-3D Printing Lesson
• Environment Inventions-3D Printing Lesson
• Light Pollution Podcasting Lesson
• Earth Day Bulletin Board

Head to the show notes for a full transcript of this episode, pictures, and all the links: https://naomimeredith.com/episode192

Download my Free K-5 STEM & Teach Year-Long Plan

Leave a voice message HERE for the podcast with your questions and comments!

TpT Shop: Naomi Meredith | naomimeredith.com/tptshop

Course: STEM Teacher 101

Workshops:

• K-2 STEM Planning
• 3-5 STEM Planning
• K-5 STEM Planning Bundle
• Stellar School-Wide News
• STEM Career Day

1:1 STEM Coaching Support: naomimeredith.com/coaching

Check out more inspiration on her website: naomimeredith.com

Connect with her on Instagram: @naomimeredith_

YouTube Channel: Naomi Meredith

Facebook Group: The Elementary STEM Coach Community | Technology & STEM for K-6 Teachers

Check out my other podcast for kids: The STEM Career Quest