The Elementary STEM Coach Podcast
Are you tired of scrolling online for your next great STEM lesson? Do you feel like there is no time to plan, research and test meaningful STEM lessons, so you throw together a hands-on activity and hope that it works? What systems and routines should you set in place to help students be creative, critically think, and collaborate?
The Elementary STEM Coach is a podcast for K-5 STEM teachers, classroom teachers, GT specialists, and homeschool parents looking for actionable STEM solutions. Each week, Naomi Meredith will share tools, resources and lesson ideas that are actionable in your classroom and create highly engaging experiences with your students. You’ll learn systems and routines that will create control in the chaos and that will keep you organized all year long.
Your mindless scrolling days are over! Your new STEM-best friend is now here in your ear buds!
Naomi Meredith is a former classroom teacher turned current K-5 STEM teacher and coach. Her role not only includes teaching over 500 students in her school, but also developing standards-based curriculum, leading professional development and coaching teachers to help them integrate STEM & Technology.
With over a decade of experience along with a M.Ed. in STEM Leadership and STEM Certificate, she helps teachers world-wide navigate the best practices, strategies and tools out there. She truly believes that any teacher out there can learn how to use STEM & Technology in their classrooms effectively. She can’t wait to connect with you and be your guide!
Check out more inspiration on her website: naomimeredith.com
Connect with her on Instagram: @naomimeredith_
Learn more on her YouTube Channel: Naomi Meredith
- Update frequency
- every 5 days
- Average duration
- 19 minutes
- Episodes
- 217
- Years Active
- 2022 - 2025
133. 3 Strategies for Grading with a STEM Project Rubric
Is grading STEM projects a task you don’t enjoy? If so, I can relate. Trying to figure out the best approach for grading STEM projects can feel overwhelming. In today’s episode, I’m sharing three str…
132. How to Teach Students to Work in Groups for STEM Projects
Have you been wanting to implement group STEM projects in your classroom but aren’t sure of the most effective approach? As educators, we understand the importance of collaboration in fostering teamw…
131. 5 STEM Project Plan Examples for Students
Do your students struggle with effectively planning their designs for their STEM projects? If yes, you’re not alone. This was something I saw with many of my students when I was a STEM teacher. They …
130. How to Teach Simple Building Ideas for STEM Projects for Elementary Students
Have you been wondering about the best way to teach simple building ideas for STEM projects for elementary students in your STEM classroom? Well, I received this question from a listener, and I’m exc…
129. 7 Spooky STEM Activities to Try
Are you looking for fun ways to celebrate Halloween in your STEM classroom without any chaos or your students bouncing off the wall? In today’s episode, I’m sharing seven spooky STEM activities that …
128. 5 Pumpkin STEM Challenges to Try
With fall upon us, that means it’s time to start planning fall-themed activities for your STEM classroom. In today’s episode, I’m sharing 5 pumpkin STEM challenges for you to implement in your classr…
127. How this Teacher Successfully Wrote a $1000 STEM Grant [STEM Teacher Pathway Series]
Have you ever felt frustrated because you don't have certain materials to implement innovative STEM lessons? One way I’ve been able to navigate this issue is through writing grants for the materials …
126. After-School STEM Teacher Success with Curriculum Creation [STEM Teacher Pathway Series]
Creating a STEM curriculum from scratch is hard! However, this after-school STEM teacher had great success creating and implementing her custom curriculum. She took her learning from our group coachi…
125. Taught STEM 4 Years or More-The Connector [STEM Teacher Pathway Series]
Once you hit 4+ years as a STEM teacher, you enter into the next phase of the STEM teacher pathway, which is the Connector STEM teacher stage. This stage is where you find your groove as a STEM teach…
124. 2nd Year STEM Teacher-The Navigator [STEM Teacher Pathway Series]
You made it through your first year of STEM as an investigator STEM teacher, and now you’re transitioning into the navigator STEM teacher role. Whether this is your 2nd or 3rd year as a STEM teacher,…
123. First Year STEM Teacher: The Investigator STEM Teacher [STEM Teacher Pathway Series]
During my career as a STEM teacher, I went through different stages of what I call the STEM teacher pathway. The first stage of this pathway is the Investigator STEM teacher. In today’s episode, I’m …
122. 3 Stages of Being an Elementary STEM Teacher [STEM Teacher Pathway Series]
Through my own STEM teaching experience and talking with so many of you about yours, I came to realize that there are three stages of being an elementary STEM teacher: the investigator, the navigator…
121. 3 Benefits of Video Making for Students
You may have heard your students talk about wanting to be a YouTuber or TikToker, and in this day and age, it can very well be a reality for them. If you’re wondering if you should incorporate video …
120. 5 Misconceptions about Pre-Recorded Video School Announcements
Have you been hesitant to start a school-wide news club because running it sounds like a lot of work? Maybe you believe you don’t have access to what you need to get started. In today’s episode, I’m …
119. How this School Started their School-Wide News with Becca McMillan and Carly Dolliger
Today’s episode is an exciting one because it is the first time we have two guests! In this episode, I chat with two of my friends, Becca McMillan and Carly Dolliger, about their experience with how …
118. 3 Tips for Setting up Your School-Wide News
If you’re thinking about starting a school-wide news club at your school, there are a few things you want to consider before you get started. In today’s episode, I’m sharing 3 tips for setting up you…
117. What You're Missing By Not Having a School-Wide News Club
If you've been considering hosting a school-wide news club but are unsure if it's worth it, today’s episode is for you. There are so many benefits to starting a school-wide news club. In today’s epis…
116. 8 Types of STEM After-School Clubs
You’ve made the exciting decision to host a STEM after-school club, but now you may be wondering what types of STEM after-school clubs you can host. That’s what I’m discussing today. With over a deca…
115. Why Should You Host a STEM After-School Club?
I recently polled my audience on Instagram, asking if they host a STEM after-school club. The results were surprising, with 75% of you voting that you don’t. After a long day of teaching, hosting an …
114. Should I Start the Year with an Engineering Design Process Project?
One question I often receive is whether or not you should start the school year with an engineering design process project. Maybe you have this question, and you’re wondering when is the right time t…