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
55. 5 STEM Activities for February
February is one of my favorite months, and that is because my birthday happens to be on Valentine’s Day! I’m sure you know by now that I love a good theme.
In today’s episode, I share five February …
54. From Long-Term Substitute to 1st-5th STEM Teacher with Tiana Walton
In today's episode, I am interviewing Tiana Walton, who is a former long-term substitute and is now a STEM teacher for first through fifth graders. In her role, she teaches over 400 students in her b…
53. 3 Hacks for K-2 STEM Planning
Are you struggling with how to structure your STEM time for grades K-2? Well, these little friends in our STEM space can often have a lot of energy, but they also have a ton of creativity that they c…
52. What does a K-6 STEM Teacher Do? with Kristin Kinner
In today's episode, I interview Kristin Kenner, a K through sixth STEM teacher who taught in the regular classroom for over 25 years. Many of you will relate to Kristin's experience since many of you…
5 STEM Growth Mindset Books for Kids-STEM Spotlight #1
Looking for books to promote growth mindset in your STEM classroom. These 5 picks are perfect for all ages of elementary students that should be added to your classroom library. These books are great…
51. How Do You Teach Growth Mindset Activities
How do you teach growth mindset activities in STEM? In my opinion, a growth mindset is one of those soft skills you should definitely be teaching in your STEM classroom.
In this episode, we'll be go…
50. Space, NASA & STEM in the Real World with Aaron Shepard
I can’t believe we have made it to the 50th episode! We have a special guest on today’s episode to celebrate this special occasion.
Today I am chatting with Aaron Shepard, a software engineer at NAS…
49. Integrating Seesaw and the Engineering Design Process
I am a huge fan of Seesaw and teaching with the Engineering Design Process. So naturally, I found a way to merge the two with my everyday teaching in the STEM classroom.
Today’s episode is from an o…
48. STEM and Literacy Integration Ideas
Even though it's not in the name, literacy definitely has a place within STEM challenges. In fact, I would even say that STEM and literacy are a perfect match.
The audio from today’s episode is from…
47. How is Stop Motion Used in the Classroom?
Stop motion requires minimal materials for students to be successful but involves a high level of creativity and critical thinking.
This episode is a presentation from an online summit I spoke at in…
46. Ask me Anything! Q&A Time with Naomi
Today is a special episode that you helped me plan. I told you to ask me anything. You sent me questions on Instagram and via email.
I’m answering those questions in today’s episode. Some of these q…
45. From Classroom Teacher to STEAM Teacher with Kelly Hogan
In today's episode, I chatted with Kelly Hogan from mathematically enthused.
Kelly shares her journey from classroom teacher to STEAM teacher and provides tips and tricks for strategies and activiti…
44. 5 Robot Ideas for Winter Time
Looking for some fun robot ideas for wintertime?
In this episode, I will be sharing with you five winter-themed robot lessons that you can teach in your classroom.
These are lessons that I have tau…
43. Best Robots for Elementary Students
Have you been wondering what robots you should buy for your elementary STEM space?
In this episode, I will be giving my recommendations for the best robots that you should invest in for your element…
42. 5 Winter STEM Activities to Try
Looking for some fun winter STEM activities?
These five winter-themed challenges are perfect for sub plans, one-day lessons, and even classroom parties.
My students have had a really fun time with …
41. Engineering Design Sprints with Jen Sevy [Re-Release 22]
Today's episode is another oldie but goodie!
I am re-releasing episode 22, the first guest interview I did on the show.
In this episode, I interviewed Jen Sevvy about how she implements engineering…
40. What does a STEM Coach Do? with Becca McMillan
Do you teach STEM, but you are exclusively in a co-teaching or coaching role?
Or, if you are a classroom teacher and you are looking for ways you can co-teach and plan with an instructional coach in…
39. Best STEM Toys 2022 for Your Classroom
The holidays are creeping in, and it's a great time to look for deals to purchase new items for your STEM space or even start creating your wish list of must-have items.
In this episode, I share fiv…
38. Hour of Code Ideas for Elementary STEM
Are you looking for Hour of Code ideas for elementary STEM?
There is an abundance of free resources available, but it can be overwhelming navigating them all and finding what will work best for your…
37. 4 November STEM Activities to Try
Looking for easy November STEM activities to try?
In this episode, I will share with you four ideas you can implement in your classroom immediately.
There is a lot to celebrate during the month of…