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STEM Sprouts

STEM Sprouts, from the Boston Children’s Museum, is a teaching guide meant to assist preschool educators in focusing and refining the naturally inquisitive behaviors of three to five-year-olds on STEM. Preschool is the perfect time to cultivate positive attitudes. Very young children are quite capable of doing science. Preschoolers are natural scientists. Preschool is the…

Computer Science Education Week

Computer Science Education Week is observed each year, in recognition of the birthday of computing pioneer Admiral Grace Murray Hopper. Computer Science is a foundation for every student. Help introduce it to millions with an Hour of Code. Hour of Code is a one-hour introduction to computer science, designed to demystify “code” and show that…

Little Discoverers

Sesame Street’s Little Discoverers: Big Fun with Science, Math and More, is a digital destination featuring videos, games, and activities to inspire preschoolers and the adults in their lives to incorporate STEM concepts and skills into everyday moments.

Trees for Wildlife

Trees for Wildlife is an educational program of the National Wildlife Federation providing adult leaders with fun, hands-on science-based activities to help young people learn about the importance of trees and how to plant and take care of trees for the future. The program aims to educate and prepare a generation of environmental stewards, expand…

ScratchEd

Scratch is a programming language that makes it easy for students to create interactive art, stories, simulations, and games – and share those creations online. ScratchEd is an online community where Scratch educators share stories, exchange resources, ask questions and find people. Even if you don’t know how to code, this website makes it easy…

Design Briefs – Virginia Children’s Engineering Council

K-5 Design Briefs for the Study of Technology linked to English, Mathematics, Science and History from the Virginia Children’s Engineering Council provide relevant classroom instruction that helps children develop a degree of technological capability. Four design briefs at each grade level, complete with tips for teachers, a guided portfolio and assessment rubrics, make it easy…

DiscoverE

Find activities at DiscoverE from videos showcasing engineering to hands-on activities to field trip ideas which can be used for Engineers Week and beyond! If you will be involving your students in Engineers Week or if you will be doing some outreach during Engineers Week, you can order free Volunteer Kits which include activities, posters,…

Natural Math

Natural Math is a community for families, math circles, and other learning groups.

Moebius Noodles: Adventurous Math for the Playground Crowd

Learn how you can create an immersive rich math environment for your baby. Find out ways to help your toddler discover deep math in everyday experiences. Play games that will develop your child’s sense of happy familiarity with mathematics.

Design Squad Nation

Engage kids in hands-on engineering with activities from PBS Kids Design Squad Nation. Each activity is a hands-on challenge focused on the engineering design process. They use simple materials, allow for multiple solutions, and are ideal for ages 9-12, though they can be adapted for other age groups. You will also find animations, video profiles…