The Elementary STEM Coach Podcast

If you wanted to dedicate a week to teaching students what each letter of STEM was, where do you even begin? You want the lessons to be simple enough to last for one class session, but still engaging…

If you wanted to dedicate a week to teaching students what each letter of STEM was, where do you even begin? You want the lessons to be simple enough to last for one class session, but still engaging…

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 h…

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 k…

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 happe…

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…

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 i…

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 i…

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 y…

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 learnin…

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…

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 y…

Are you planning on having a long-term sub soon in your elementary STEM space? I recently completed long-term subbing for 4 months in K-5 STEM, and have a lot of insight as to what you should (and sh…

Math manipulatives are an often overlooked tool in the STEM space. You may have some hiding in your cabinets or other areas in your school right now that you're missing out on! I'm sharing 3 easy way…

Whether you are planning a classroom Valentine's Day party or looking for some fun, themed lessons, you're going to love this episode! There are a variety of activities in this episode that you can i…

It seems like January is the cold winter month where you are stuck inside, in many parts of the world, trying to keep your students entertained. Take this as a great opportunity to help students make…

We are back for another new year for the Elementary STEM Coach podcast, starting with the questions you wanted answered on Instagram, @naomimeredith_, and others that popped up in my email. I will be…

Another year of Hour of Code has arrived. Are you ready for it? If not, that's okay because, in today's episode, I am sharing three hours of code lessons you can implement in your classroom. These le…

I’m sharing three turkey-themed STEM lessons perfect for Thanksgiving week, plus a bonus LEGO activity to engage your students. These low-prep ideas pair with the books The Great Turkey Race, How to…

In this special episode, I’m recording from an exciting new location—my mobile STEM trailer!

This trailer is something I’ve dreamed of since 2020, and I’m thrilled to share how this vision came to li…