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At STEMStarters, we believe STEM is for everyone! STEMStarters was developed to help bring STEM to classrooms everywhere. We help teachers start STEM in their own classrooms and provide materials, resources, and activities for developing a strong STEM curriculum in your classroom. We specialize in 3D printing and STEM Nights.
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Preview of Constellation Card Creator

Constellation Card Creator

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In this Constellation Cards packet, you will receive study cards for 20 different constellations! Each page is dedicated to one constellation and there are four different cards on each page: constellation cardconstellation with namename onlycard with facts (including interesting facts, number of stars, best time to view, and location) If you would prefer to just print one type of card (just names, or just fact cards) they are also provided organized in that way. You can use these cards to creat
Preview of 3D Printing MEGA Bundle | 9 week curriculum

3D Printing MEGA Bundle | 9 week curriculum

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In this Tinkercad MEGA Bundle | 9-week curriculum you will receive a 3D Printing Bundle of nine different lesson plans. In each of these lesson plans, students will learn the basics of using Tinkercad to create a 3D printing file. They will not need to be experts. I have successfully used this lesson with students as young as 3rd grade, but will extend to middle school students or even high school/adult beginners as well. This is a perfect curriculum for a coding club or a STEM classroom. In th
Preview of STEM Night Activities - Everything you need for STEM Night

STEM Night Activities - Everything you need for STEM Night

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This 39 page pack is a bundle of 9 STEM night activity stations that you can develop for a successful and fun STEM family night at your school OR activities that you can complete with a class during the day. These activities are meant for students K-5. It includes activities such as a hoop glider (which goes super far) to kazoos made from craft sticks. This pack includes a sign to put outside the station and an instructions page for each activity that includes the materials needed. Included i
Preview of STEM Night *BUNDLE* 1, 2, 3, & 4

STEM Night *BUNDLE* 1, 2, 3, & 4

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This STEM Night for Families bundle includes everything you need to host 3 different STEM events OR one mega event. This includes 35 STEM activities along with: STEM Night OverviewEvent Materials ListVolunteer Sign Up FormAt Home STEM Challenge EnglishAt Home STEM Challenge SpanishStudent Sign In SheetsStudent STEM PassportGrade Level Signs (for at-home project tables)Activity Signs and DirectionsActivity Tips & TricksActivities Include:⭐Hoop Glider ⭐Cup Structures ⭐Balloon Hovercraft ⭐Index C
Preview of STEM Challenge: Spinning Tops

STEM Challenge: Spinning Tops

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In this STEM Challenge: Spinning Tops students will create artistic spinning tops with only a printout and a toothpick. They will then use these to complete 5 unique challenges! In this STEM Challenge: Spinning Tops you will receive:1 Spinning Tops Spinners Page1 Plain Spinners Page1 Student Challenge Sheet6 page Teacher Guide18 Page Google SlidesOptional (if you have access to 3D printer): 1 BONUS 3D print file for a spinning topWhy use STEM Challenge: Spinning Tops?Students will explore scien
Preview of Rock Properties: My Pet Rock STEM Challenge

Rock Properties: My Pet Rock STEM Challenge

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Can you investigate the rock properties of your pet rock and then create a home for your pet rock to live in? This STEM Activity comes with:⭐Google Slides ⭐Student Slides (Sorting rocks by attribute and make your own digital pet rock) ⭐Activity Sign ⭐Teacher Directions ⭐Student Challenge Sign ⭐Challenge Rules Sign ⭐Design Brief ⭐Rock Properties Poster/Worksheet ⭐K-1 Journal Paper ⭐2-5 Journal Paper This project includes a Google Slides for the teacher to teach students about rock properties and
Preview of Talent Show Guide with Editable Templates to Host Your Own Student Showcase

Talent Show Guide with Editable Templates to Host Your Own Student Showcase

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This Talent Show Guide with Editable Templates to Host Your Own Student Showcase has everything you need to host a fantastic talent-filled night with kids or adults! It is perfect for schools, churches, and other organizations. This is a 48 page PDF editable resource which also includes 8 slide Google Slide Resource AND a 14 page canva template. Almost all pages are fully customizable for your event! This resource includes a 48 page PDF:3 Page Director's GuideSign up formsAudition Schedules
Preview of STEM Night Ideas

STEM Night Ideas

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This STEM Night Ideas resource is FULL of goodness for a school STEM Night or a classroom Outerspace extravaganza! This STEM Night Ideas resource includes:6 Space ActivitiesPlanet SpinnersEarth OrbiterConstellation CreatorSpace CodersRocket LauncherExploding Star Student Printable HandoutsStudent Digital HandoutsSticker BookSignsSign-up SheetsSign-In sheetsFlyersThere are over 60 printable pages and over 100 google slides for your use in this incredible BUNDLE! Why use STEM Night?Students wi
Preview of 3D TinkerCAD Bundle - Name Signs, Cord Clip, Bookmark

3D TinkerCAD Bundle - Name Signs, Cord Clip, Bookmark

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In this TinkerCAD Bundle - Name Signs, Cord Clip, Bookmark, you will receive a 3D Printing Bundle of lesson plans. In each of these lesson plans, students will learn the basics of using Tinkercad to create a 3D printing file. They will not need to be experts. I have successfully used this lesson with students as young as 3rd grade, but will extend to middle school students or even high school/adult beginners as well. This is a perfect project for a coding club or a STEM classroom. In this bundl
Preview of Binary Code Bracelet Activity for Coding Club and First Day of School

Binary Code Bracelet Activity for Coding Club and First Day of School

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Welcome to an engaging and interactive Computer Coding class activity that merges creativity with technology! This Binary Code Bracelet Activity for Coding Club and First Day of School is perfect for introducing students to the fundamentals of binary code in a fun and hands-on way. ⭐ Key Features:Get to Know You Activity: This activity serves as an excellent icebreaker, allowing students to introduce themselves through a unique medium.Low Prep Lesson: With minimal materials required, this lesso
Preview of *BUNDLE* 3D Printing Tinkercad Holiday Pumpkin Votive, Turkey, Ornament

*BUNDLE* 3D Printing Tinkercad Holiday Pumpkin Votive, Turkey, Ornament

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In this *BUNDLE* 3D Printing Tinkercad Holiday Pumpkin Votive, Turkey, Ornament, you will receive a 3D Printing Bundle of lesson plans. In each of these lesson plans, students will learn the basics of using Tinkercad to create a 3D printing file. They will not need to be experts. I have successfully used this lesson with students as young as 3rd grade, but will extend to middle school students or even high school/adult beginners as well. This is a perfect project for a coding club or a STEM clas
Preview of Plant Growth Journal for Garden Club and Classrooms

Plant Growth Journal for Garden Club and Classrooms

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Plant Growth Journal for Garden Club and Classrooms has everything you need to track a plant from seed to mature plant. It is perfect for schools, churches, and other organizations. This is a 27-page PDF resource that also includes an answer key, teacher guide, and journal pages. This resource includes a 27-page PDF:Answer KeyTeacher GuideCoverAll About My PlantWatering TrackerPlant Measurement ChartPlant Measurement GraphPlant Growth Picture ChartObservational Journal PagePlant ConclusionsYou c
Preview of Three Little Pigs Storybook STEM | Literacy and STEM fairytale activities

Three Little Pigs Storybook STEM | Literacy and STEM fairytale activities

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In this Three Little Pigs Storybook STEM you will receive STEM and literacy activities that are sure to engage your learners in fairy tales. Students will build houses made from different materials just like the pigs and compare the best one. They will also have the chance to complete different literacy activities connected to the story. In this resource, you will receive:Teacher GuideTeacher Google SlidesSTEM JournalCharacters/Setting WorksheetWriting Extension3 Little Pigs to fit into the
Preview of Making Music: Sound and vibrations STEM Challenge ~ STEMtivity with PREZI

Making Music: Sound and vibrations STEM Challenge ~ STEMtivity with PREZI

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Engineering Challenge: Can you help your classmates create a band by building an instrument that uses vibrations to make sound? This STEMtivity comes with: ~Activity Sign ~Teacher Directions ~Student Challenge Sign ~Challenge Rules Sign ~Design Brief ~K-1 Journal Paper ~2-5 Journal Paper This project includes a bonus PREZI to use with students that has links to videos and the design challenge. Check out my FREE STEM Starter Pack for more information about starting STEM in your classroom.
Preview of Garden Club Starter Kit Complete with students

Garden Club Starter Kit Complete with students

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This complete Garden Club Starter Kit has everything you need to start a garden club, from recruiting members to completion certificates! It is perfect for schools, churches, and other organizations. This is a 33 page PDF editable resource which also includes a 20-slide Google Slide Resource AAlmost all pages are fully customizable for your club! This resource includes a 33-page PDF:2 page club leader guide1 brainstorming worksheet4 club planning forms1 posterGarden Club ApplicationAcceptance Le
Preview of Perimeter and Area STEM Challenge Floorplan Project

Perimeter and Area STEM Challenge Floorplan Project

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Are you struggling to help students find perimeter and area in a real world setting? Do your students need practice with perimeter and area and in a fun, dynamic STEM lesson? Are you teaching in person or virtual students? Then this Perimeter and Area STEM Challenge Floorplan is perfect for your classroom! Students will create a one-bedroom apartment floorplan in Google Slides and then use their knowledge about perimeter and area to find the perimeter and area of each room and the entire apa
Preview of STEM Challenge: Spinner Planets

STEM Challenge: Spinner Planets

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In this STEM Challenge: Spinner Planets students will create planet spinning tops with only a printout and a toothpick. They will then use these to complete 5 unique challenges! In this STEM Challenge: Spinner Planets you will receive:1 Planet Spinners Page1 Plain Spinners Page1 Student Challenge Sheet6 page Teacher Guide18 Page Google SlidesOptional (if you have access to 3D printer): 1 BONUS 3D print file for a spinning topWhy use STEM Challenge: Spinner Planets?Students will explore scien
Preview of 3 Branches of Government

3 Branches of Government

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Can you teach other students about the 3 Branches of Government by creating a board game? That's what students will do in this low prep STEM Activity. Students will utilize their knowledge about the 3 branches of government to create their own board game! This STEM Activity comes with:⭐Google Slides ⭐Activity Sign ⭐Teacher Directions ⭐Student Challenge Sign ⭐Challenge Rules Sign ⭐Design Brief ⭐K-1 Journal Paper ⭐2-5 Journal Paper This project includes a Google Slides to use with students that
Preview of Goldilocks and the 3 Bears Storybook STEM Literacy and STEM fairytale activities

Goldilocks and the 3 Bears Storybook STEM Literacy and STEM fairytale activities

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In this Goldilocks and the 3 Bears Storybook STEM Literacy and STEM fairytale activities you will receive STEM and literacy activities that are sure to engage your learners in fairy tales. Students will build just right chairs and they will also have the chance to complete different literacy activities connected to the story. In this resource, you will receive:Teacher GuideTeacher Google SlidesSTEM JournalCharacters/Setting WorksheetWriting ExtensionRetelling Characters and Setting background
Preview of STEM Night for Families 1, 2, & 3

STEM Night for Families 1, 2, & 3

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This STEM Night for Families bundle includes everything you need to host 3 different STEM events OR one mega event. This includes 27 STEM activities along with: STEM Night OverviewEvent Materials ListVolunteer Sign Up FormAt Home STEM Challenge EnglishAt Home STEM Challenge SpanishStudent Sign In SheetsStudent STEM PassportGrade Level Signs (for at-home project tables)Activity Signs and DirectionsActivity Tips & TricksActivities Include: ⭐Hoop Glider ⭐Cup Structures ⭐Balloon Hovercraft ⭐Index C
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At STEMStarters, we believe STEM is for everyone! STEMStarters was developed to help bring STEM to classrooms everywhere. We help teachers start STEM in their own classrooms and provide materials, resources, and activities for developing a strong STEM curriculum in your classroom. We specialize in 3D printing and STEM Nights.

Awards & shining teacher moments

Teacher of the Year 2013 Spotlight Teacher 2014 NCSTA Science Teacher of the Year 2014

My own education history

BA Spanish and International Trade, Master of Arts in Teaching, Certification Masters in Instructional Technology