February 28, 2023
Jordani Sarreal
Spring is just around the corner, which makes it the perfect time to explore fun new science projects with your first grade class! Here’s a list of engaging STEM activities to try this spring. As winter thaws, spring blossoms with new ways to explore the natural wonders outside the classroom.
January 31, 2023
Jordani Sarreal
How to inspire confident STEM learners, engage middle school students in hands-on learning activities, and other resources for middle school STEM teachers. The middle school years mark the transition from elementary school to high school. In these few formative years, students transition from a single teacher to multiple teachers, from general studies to more focused subjects, and from a class of peers to multiple classes with numerous peers.
January 15, 2023
Jordani Sarreal
The classroom provides a safe space to explore STEM concepts and build STEM identity. Here’s a guide on how to bring STEM to your classroom. While there are many things to celebrate in the latest advancements in STEM education, STEM is still as important as ever in our classrooms.
December 15, 2022
Jordani Sarreal
What is the difference between STEM kits for home use and STEM kits designed for the classroom? Learn all about classroom STEM kits and how to bring them to your students. STEM awareness has grown in recent years, which is awesome news for expanding STEM education and closing the equity gap in access to STEM education.
December 10, 2022
Jordani Sarreal
Explore NGSS-aligned STEM science kits designed for the classroomSTEM science kits further enhance the eye-opening experience of learning STEM in the classroom. Covering numerous science topics from the basic building blocks of engineering to complex mechanics, physics, and robotics, STEM science kits for the classroom provide a single-source solution for educators and administrators alike.
November 20, 2022
Jordani Sarreal
Robotics STEM Kits are a great way to engage students in hands-on and applied-learning activities. Here’s how to introduce Kid Spark’s Robotics STEM Lessons to Classrooms from 2nd Grade and Beyond. Robots have always been a fascination to young minds.
October 27, 2022
Jordani Sarreal
How to incorporate STEM education into Kindergarten Curriculum. An early start to STEM education is essential for developing the foundations of STEM fluency, which includes: 1) The ability to think critically and logically. 2) The ability to solve problems creatively. 3) The confidence to engage with the world fearlessly.
October 14, 2022
Jordani Sarreal
Choosing a cost-effective hands-on STEM program that fits your classroom’s needs and continues to challenge students is difficult. Here are some tips on how to find a STEM Maker Kit that inspires your students throughout the school year. STEM education is best incorporated as both a convergent and divergent learning experience for students.
September 15, 2022
Jordani Sarreal
How to fit STEM enrichment curriculum into your school in additional to your core classroom curriculum. As a school administrator, you recognize the importance of early exposure and consistent education in the subjects of STEM. Even so, you might still be wondering, “How am I going to fit STEM curriculum into an already packed day?”
September 2, 2022
Jordani Sarreal
In 2021, the second round of Emergency Assistance to Non-Public Schools (EANS) was issued through the American Rescue Plan Act with a total of $2.75 billion in additional funding. Some of these funds are still available and can be used for enriching curriculum with STEM education programs like Kid Spark’s pre-K–8 STEM learning labs.
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