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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 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 *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 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 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 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 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
Preview of 3D Printing TinkerCAD Bundle - Award Trophy, Turning Gears, Bubble Wand

3D Printing TinkerCAD Bundle - Award Trophy, Turning Gears, Bubble Wand

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STEM Starters
In this TinkerCAD Bundle - Snowflake, Spinning Top, Cookie Cutter, 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
Preview of STEM Starters Task Cards Creative Projects and Activities for One Lesson Period

STEM Starters Task Cards Creative Projects and Activities for One Lesson Period

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Use STEM Starters Task Cards Creative Projects and Activities for One Lesson Period to showcase student creativity, critical thinking, and innovation today! ⭐ What are STEM Starters? STEM Starters are quick STEM projects or activities that can be completed during one 45 minute lesson. Students are given a real-world problem and must use recyclables or items from your "trash stash" to build the solution! Example STEM Starter Task Card:Every day you bring crackers to school for snack, but the
Preview of Spinning Tops STEM Challenge *BUNDLE*

Spinning Tops STEM Challenge *BUNDLE*

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In this Spinning Tops STEM Challenge *BUNDLE* students will create spinning tops with only a printout and a toothpick. You will have access to TWENTY (20) unique STEM challenges. In this STEM Challenge: Spinning Tops you will receive:1 Spinning Tops Spinners Page1 Plain Spinners Page1 Fraction Spinners Page1 Shapes Spinner Page1 Planet Spinners Page4 Student Challenge Sheets with 5 challenges on each sheet (20 total!)6 page Teacher Guide for EACH spinner type (24 total!)18 Page Google Slides f
Preview of Water Bottle Flipping Challenge

Water Bottle Flipping Challenge

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This Water Bottle Flipping Challenge Lab is a wonderful way for students to have fun while using science and math! Students are all obsessed with flipping water bottles. If you can't beat them, join them and make it educational! Using fractions, students will decide how much water their water bottles will need. They will then create success fractions based on their ability to successfully flip their water bottles. As an extension activity, students can record their bottles in slow motion t
Preview of STEM Arcade: School-wide STEM Challenge with Prezi

STEM Arcade: School-wide STEM Challenge with Prezi

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Engineering Challenge: Can you help Cain build new games for his arcade? This STEM Challenge is a school-wide STEM challenge (K-5), but can also be used in a singular classroom. It can also be modified to use in the middle school classroom. Every grade level can use this activity to build arcade games. Students can then play these games across classrooms and grade levels. This challenge includes opportunities for writing how-to/informational books. This STEMtivity comes with: ~Activ
Preview of STEM Challenge: Spinner Fractions

STEM Challenge: Spinner Fractions

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In this STEM Challenge: Spinner Fractions students will create different fraction spinning tops with only a printout and a toothpick. They will then use these to complete 5 unique challenges! In this STEM Challenge: Spinner Fractions you will receive:1 Fractions Spinners Page1 Plain Spinners Page1 Student Challenge Sheet6 page Teacher Guide19 Page Google SlidesOptional (if you have access to 3D printer): 1 BONUS 3D print file for a spinning topWhy use STEM Challenge: Spinner Fractions?Student
Preview of *BUNDLE* Water Bottle Flipping Lab and Challenge Cards

*BUNDLE* Water Bottle Flipping Lab and Challenge Cards

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STEM Starters
With this *BUNDLE* Water Bottle Flipping Lab and Challenge Cards, you will give students the opportunity to learn using the activity they love to do! Students are all obsessed with flipping water bottles. If you can't beat them, join them and make it educational! Included in the Water Bottle Flip Challenge Cards Resource 16 Individual Challenge Cards4 Versus Challenge CardsStudent ChecklistTarget (for high-scoring challenge)Google Slides of challengesTeacher GuideIncluded in the Water Bottle F
Preview of STEM Challenge: Spinner Shapes

STEM Challenge: Spinner Shapes

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STEM Starters
In this STEM Challenge: Spinner Shapes students will create different shape spinning tops with only a printout and a toothpick. They will then use these to complete 5 unique challenges! In this STEM Challenge: Spinner Shapes you will receive:1 Fractions Spinners Page1 Plain Spinners Page1 Student Challenge Sheet6 page Teacher Guide19 Page Google SlidesOptional (if you have access to 3D printer): 1 BONUS 3D print file for a spinning topWhy use STEM Challenge: Spinner Shapes?Students will explore
Preview of Symmetrical Shapes

Symmetrical Shapes

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In this symmetrical shapes math lesson plan students will learn all about and practice symmetry. This Symmetrical Shapes Lesson Plan comes with:⭐Google Slides for the teacher ⭐Jamboard for students ⭐Teacher Directions/Lesson Plan ⭐Student Worksheets ⭐Magic Heart Activity ⭐Shape Cards ⭐Extension Activities Teacher PrepMake copies of the Google slides for the teacher Make copies of any of the worksheets you would like to use or assign digitallyMake copies of the magic heart page Watch students l
Preview of Single Digit Addition Breakout Slides Christmas Activity: Rudolph Round-Up

Single Digit Addition Breakout Slides Christmas Activity: Rudolph Round-Up

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HELP! Rudolph lost all the presents for Santa. Students will need to answer 15 single digit addition problems to 15, to help Rudolph round up all the presents! ---CHECK OUT THE PRODUCT VIDEO TO SEE THE SLIDES IN ACTION--- What you receive: ⭐ 1 Teacher Guide with linked resources Links provided: ⭐ 1 Google Slides (49 slides) of 15 addition problems for students to answer. They only advance from these slides once they have answered correctly. ⭐ 1 paper/pencil worksheet of all the problems that
Preview of Symmetrical Shapes BUNDLE

Symmetrical Shapes BUNDLE

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The Symmetrical Shapes BUNDLE include Symmetrical Shapes: Symmetry Math Lesson and Symmetrical Pictures with Google Sheets. Symmetrical Shapes Lesson Plan comes with:⭐Google Slides for the teacher ⭐Jamboard for students ⭐Teacher Directions/Lesson Plan ⭐Student Worksheets ⭐Magic Heart Activity ⭐Shape Cards ⭐Extension Activities Included in Symmetry with Google Sheets⭐Student Sheets to assign ⭐Video tutorial for teacher/students ⭐Answer Sheets ⭐Answer Video ⭐Teacher Guide
Preview of Symmetrical Pictures with Google Sheets

Symmetrical Pictures with Google Sheets

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Assign this Symmetry with Google Sheets activity quickly and easily in your Google Classroom for students to have fun while practicing their symmetry. Included in Symmetry with Google Sheets⭐Student Sheets to assign ⭐Video tutorial for teacher/students ⭐Answer Sheets ⭐Answer Video ⭐Teacher Guide You can also use the included PDF to print out for students to complete OR to have students complete in your favorite drawing LMS such as TPT easel, Seesaw, jamboard, Class Dojo, etc. Teacher PrepAssign
Preview of March Measurement Activities with Printable Ruler

March Measurement Activities with Printable Ruler

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This March Measurement Activities with printable ruler, is perfect for practicing measurement with your students. This includes: Teacher GuideMeasurement Google Slides - Video and measurement practice slidesPrintable Ruler (inches)Printable Non-standard ruler (shamrocks)6 measurement activitiesLine MeasureShamrock MeasureShamrock Measure (with lines)Leprechaun MapLeprechaun TreasureLeprechaun OrderEach student will receive their own printable ruler. They can use this ruler to complete the me
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Experience

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