STEAM

Integrating STEM, STEAM, and makerspaces into your elementary classroom can be a daunting challenge, but when done right, it can be an incredibly rewarding experience.

By engaging students in hands-on learning activities that integrate the topics of science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics together in high-engagement activities, teachers can help foster a life-long love of learning in their students.

Start with these FREE Engineering Design Process posters to get a jump on design-thinking and learning.

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STEM & Science Resources

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OTT 236: From Drudgery to Explosion: How to Reclaim Your Love For Teaching With Makerspace
OTT 236: From Drudgery to Explosion: How to Reclaim Your Love For Teaching With Makerspace

Hi, I'm Trina Deboree from Trina Deboree Teaching and Learning and the podcast One Tired Teacher. I create engaging content for elementary teachers focusing on Science, reading comprehension, STEM, and Makerspace. My passion lies in giving teachers back a fraction of their time so they can put first things first. My ultimate goal is to offer creative content that helps teachers inspire students to learn, dream, think, and wonder.

I will help you move from drudgery teaching, where you feel like you are going against your core values and teacher soul, to an explosion of teaching, where you fulfill your purpose and your ultimate dream of teaching.

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OTT 233: 3 Brilliant Ideas for Teachers to Use Makerspace in Only 40 Minutes
OTT 233: 3 Brilliant Ideas for Teachers to Use Makerspace in Only 40 Minutes

Discover 3 quick and easy Thanksgiving-themed STEM activities for teachers to use in makerspace - perfect for a 40 minute class!

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OTT 231: What is Digital Citizenship and Why Should Teachers Teach It?
OTT 231: What is Digital Citizenship and Why Should Teachers Teach It?

Explore the importance of digital citizenship in today's tech-driven world. Learn why it's crucial for teachers to equip students with online etiquette and safety skills. Knowledge is power in the virtual realm!

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Practical Strategies and Ideas to Connect Literacy Learning and Making in School
Practical Strategies and Ideas to Connect Literacy Learning and Making in School

Student engagement is at the forefront of the maker movement and can be included in many different subject areas, but my favorite way to include Makerspace activities is by integrating literacy skills such as comprehension.

Free Science Comprehension Passages & Questions

Ready to spark some excitement in the world of STEM learning?

Look no further than this free reading science comprehension packet! With four reading passages, questions, and even a bonus experiment, your kids will be motivated to learn more about science. This resource is great for integrating informational text into their studies while having fun! As an added bonus, it’s free! So don’t wait–get ready to spark curiosity and engage your kids in the wonders of science today.

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STEM & Technology Resources

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OTT 231: What is Digital Citizenship and Why Should Teachers Teach It?
OTT 231: What is Digital Citizenship and Why Should Teachers Teach It?

Explore the importance of digital citizenship in today's tech-driven world. Learn why it's crucial for teachers to equip students with online etiquette and safety skills. Knowledge is power in the virtual realm!

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OTT 230: 9 Important Things Students Really Need to Know About Digital Citizenship
OTT 230: 9 Important Things Students Really Need to Know About Digital Citizenship

Dive into the essentials of digital citizenship! Learn why it's crucial for students to navigate online communities responsibly, understand privacy, and promote positive virtual interactions.

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OTT 93: Which LMS works the best for my Elementary Classroom?
OTT 93: Which LMS works the best for my Elementary Classroom?

Choosing an LMS, a learning management system during e-learning can be difficult. There are so many things to consider such as the end-user experience, assignment submission, the ease of the platform, and organization, and so much more. Today, we take a look at three popular platforms and break down the pros and cons of each. I hope you will join me.

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STEM & Engineering

STEM & Engineering

Engineering Comprehension Passages & Questions

Do you want to bring the fun and excitement of engineering into your classroom?

It's possible with this free reading comprehension packet! With four engaging informational texts, plus questions to help kids think critically, this resource is an excellent way to integrate STEM into your students' learning. Plus, a bonus makerspace activity is included to get kids excited about engineering! This packet is designed to help students understand and appreciate the wonders of engineering and all its possibilities.

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STEM & Math Resources

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Engage Kids with Fun And Learning: Place Value I Have Who Has Game
Engage Kids with Fun And Learning: Place Value I Have Who Has Game

Place Value I Have Who Has Game is an excellent way to get 2nd graders engaged with fun and educational whole numbers, larger numbers, and a focus on the ones tens, hundreds, and thousands than this fun game. This interactive game encourages students to practice place value skills while having a blast. This game is perfect for the classroom or in small groups. You will love watching your kids grow confident as they master this important math concept! So what are you waiting for?

Place Value: Math is Super Fun With Tic-Tac-Toe for 2nd Graders
Place Value: Math is Super Fun With Tic-Tac-Toe for 2nd Graders

Place value with whole numbers is always more engaging with second graders when you add in games like Tic-Tac-Toe! Place value with showdown and tic-tac-toe helps students better understand the place value of the digits while also engaging 2nd graders and motivating them to learn.

Place Value: Math is Fun: 3 Games to Teach Place Value in the Classroom
Place Value: Math is Fun: 3 Games to Teach Place Value in the Classroom

I know what you are thinking. How can teaching place value be fun?! I mean for some kids math is anything but enjoyable.

But that's where we come in!

Teachers to the rescue. Making math fun and engaging can help your most reluctant math student jump for joy. With the right tools of the trade, it is possible to get everyone on board.

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OTT 207: Engage Kids With Fun and Learning: Place Value I Have Who Has Game
OTT 207: Engage Kids With Fun and Learning: Place Value I Have Who Has Game

This interactive game encourages students to practice place value skills while having a blast.

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OTT 206: Place Value: Math is Super Fun With Tic-Tac-Toe for 2nd Graders
OTT 206: Place Value: Math is Super Fun With Tic-Tac-Toe for 2nd Graders

With the help of a little bit of creativity, even 2nd-grade students can enjoy learning the place value of the digits and turning their math lesson into an interactive game of tic-tac-toe.

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OTT 205: Place Value: Math is Fun: 3 Games to Teach Place Value in the Classroom
OTT 205: Place Value: Math is Fun: 3 Games to Teach Place Value in the Classroom

Are you ready to make teaching place value fun in 2nd grade?

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Number Beat-It

Place value can be tricky for kids to understand, but Number Beat-It can be a fun and interactive way to learn how to compare two and three-digit numbers.

This place value game is designed to get those little minds thinking about the value of each digit in a number. It's sure to be an educational and entertaining experience as they compete against each other to win the game! Plus, it encourages problem solving skills which help children develop essential mental math abilities.

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