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Hi! I'm Dena, a current K-4 technology & enrichment teacher.🥰I teach 250 students each week & I hope to make lesson planning easier for you. I love sharing STEM, tech, & hands-on activities! ⭐Follow my store to get updates on new activities. Check out my new read aloud book, Let's Explore STEM! Head to my website www.MissTechQueen.com to see more & follow me on social @MissTechQueen.
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STEM Introduction Activities Booklet STEAM worksheets First Day Guidance Lessons
Are you looking for a way to introduce STEM to your class? This STEM introduction booklet is the perfect resource! Discuss the importance of science, technology, engineering, art, math, and the design process. The booklet is available in both English and Spanish, and it can be used in Google Slides or as a printable PDF. This booklet is a great way to start an open discussion with your students about STEM. It can help them to understand the different components of STEM and how they all work toge
2nd - 5th
Computer Science - Technology, Engineering
CCSS, NGSS
W.1.5
, W.1.8
, W.2.8
+8
STEM Activities for the first day of school STEAM Challenges Getting to know you
Start off the year by reviewing STEM SKILLS. This STEM Activity will review the terms interests & talents. Students will get to know themselves by figuring out what their interests, talents & hobbies are. This is a great whole group lesson that is printable & digital. When people hear the word “talent,” they often think of an artistic area of expression such as drawing or playing a musical instrument. We also refer to people as being talented athletes or talented in science. Most expert
1st - 4th
Engineering
3D Printing Project Makerspace Activities How to 3D print Introduction Planter
Looking for a fun 3D printing project?? Haven't used the printer in your room yet? This starter kit will get your students to understand the vocabulary related to 3D printing, along with creating a planter! Includes a digital slideshow & grading assessments. A slideshow is also included to introduce 3D printing to your students. Everything is ready to go and digital! Your students will brainstorm & design a planter to grow a plant in! Google Forms is a simple and easy way to collect infor
3rd - 6th
Engineering
NGSS, TEKS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-1
+14
Engineering Design Process Notebook STEM Activities Challenge Digital STEAM
Want to save paper, but still hold your students accountable? This STEM Engineering Design Process Notebook is digital and works with Google. Your students can each receive their own copy of the file to record and take notes during any type of STEAM challenge! You can even grade their work with Google Classroom. INCLUDED IN THIS ENGINEERING DESIGN PROCESS NOTEBOOK:Google Slides File Design Process steps & videoReady to go pages for students to type onask, imagine (2), plan, create, test, imp
2nd - 5th
Computer Science - Technology, Engineering
Team building STEM Activities Teamwork First week of school Intro to STEAM Skill
Start off the year by reviewing STEM SKILLS. This STEM Activity will review the skill of TEAMWORK. This is a great whole group lesson that is printable & digital. Teamwork is an important part of any STEM activity – and not just STEM! Teamwork allows each person to be an active part of the group. Teamwork gives each person a sense of ownership in the problem solving process. Of course, teamwork also gives students the opportunity to learn to work together. In this activity, students will d
1st - 4th
Engineering
Turkey STEM Challenge Zipline Turkey Trouble Disguise Hide Thanksgiving Activity
Keep your students engaged and learning in the days before Thanksgiving break with 3 fun turkey STEM Challenges. Help the turkey escape this Thanksgiving by disguising a turkey, creating a hideout, and building a basket for a zipline. Using STEM principles and the design process, your students will love this Thanksgiving STEM Challenge. This is a student favorite Thanksgiving activity year after year. This Turkey STEM Challenge includes both digital & printable versions making it versatile fo
1st - 4th
STEM Activities Growth Mindset Team Building STEAM Challenges Bear Lava Activity
Start off the year by reviewing STEM SKILLS. This STEM Activity will review the skill of GROWTH MINDSET. This is a great whole group lesson that is printable & digital. Growth Mindset is an important part of any STEM activity & not just STEM! Growth mindset means not giving up! Things can be hard at first, but it is important to keep trying. Growth mindset helps students think positively about their work. In this activity, students will discuss what a growth mindset means.Students will th
1st - 4th
Engineering
STEM Activities Lets Explore STEM book Get to know you craft STEAM sub plans
Start the school year off with STEM. These activities are a great way to introduce your students to STEM. This bundle includes an engaging companion activity to the "Let's Explore STEM!" book! Perfect for elementary students, this comprehensive booklet answers the big question: "What is STEM?" in a fun, interactive way. Plus a fun STEM craft with big letters! ✅ STEM CRAFT - What's Included?Big letters: STEM, STEAM, TECH, ROBOTPages with writing and drawing prompts / blank slidesDigital Google
1st - 4th
Coloring Pages, Computer Science - Technology
Valentine STEM Activities STEAM Valentine's Day Zipline Love Monster Box project
This Valentine's Day, grab two STEM activities! Challenge your students to create their own chocolate box design and build a container to carry candy hearts in. This is a perfect STEM Challenge for February. Include literacy by reading Love Monster and the Last Chocolate. This challenge is printable and digital, with Google Slide & Seesaw activities. ★ Begin your lesson by reading Love Monster and the Last Chocolate, by Rachel Bright as a whole group. Review the Engineering Design Process so s
1st - 4th
STEM Team Building Activities Brainstorming Intro to STEAM Skills Challenge
Start off the year by reviewing STEM SKILLS. This STEM activity will review the skill of BRAINSTORMING. Students will complete a task, plus encourage discussion questions! Tie in SEL too! This is a great whole group lesson that is printable & digital. ⭐GET ALL 5 SKILLS: Brainstorming, Teamwork, Interest & Talents, Communication & Growth Mindset. All are included in THIS BUNDLE.Brainstorming is an important part of any STEM activity – and not just STEM! Brainstorming allows students to gener
1st - 4th
Engineering
Team Building Activities first day of school STEM Challenge Low Prep Elementary
Start off the year by reviewing STEM SKILLS. This STEM Activity will review the skill of COMMUNICATION with a discussion & building activity. This is a great whole group lesson that is printable & digital. Communication is an important part of any STEM activity – and not just STEM! Communication allows students share their ideas clearly and listen to their teammates. Good communication means everyone in the group is heard and feels like their ideas are important. In this activity, studen
1st - 4th
Engineering
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Hi! I'm Dena, a current K-4 technology & enrichment teacher.🥰I teach 250 students each week & I hope to make lesson planning easier for you. I love sharing STEM, tech, & hands-on activities! ⭐Follow my store to get updates on new activities. Check out my new read aloud book, Let's Explore STEM! Head to my website www.MissTechQueen.com to see more & follow me on social @MissTechQueen.
Teaching style
💡Hands On Activities - STEAM - Robotics - Technology - Project Based Learning
I have been teaching since 2011. Previously, I taught technology for grades 5th and 6th, 3rd and 4th grade homeroom, and self-contained special education.
My student load is a hefty one, 250 students a week in four different grade levels. It is difficult to photocopy large packets & use new materials each week. Instead, I must use simple, low-prep activities that still incorporate these foundational skills.
I know there are many educators in the same position as me, which has inspired me to share my activities on TPT in 2019. I hope your students benefit from these activities just as much as mine do!
Awards & shining teacher moments
📖I am a published author!
Check out my new children's book, Let's Explore STEM, on Amazon & my own website! It is designed to introduce young learners to the exciting worlds of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. The book explains each letter of STEM and explores how these concepts are integrated into our everyday lives. "Let's Explore STEM" is an ideal resource for teachers and families seeking to spark a passion for STEM in young minds. https://misstechqueen.com/book/
My own education history
- BA in Elementary Education at Montclair State University
- Master's Degree in Special Education at Monmouth University
- Post-Master's Degree as a Supervisor at Monmouth University
✏️Certifications: K-6 Elementary Education, Special Education K-12, Middle School Math & Science, Supervisor
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