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  • In this episode, I dive into my Instagram DMs to answer some of the most common questions you’ve asked me about Makerspace. Whether you're an experienced STEM teacher or just getting started, I’m sharing tips on everything from managing materials to encouraging student collaboration. I’ll walk you through how I handle group projects, how students can "buy" supplies using a Makerspace menu, and creative ways to decide who gets to take projects home.

    Head to the show notes for a full transcript of this episode, pictures, and all the links: https://naomimeredith.com/episode177

    Download my Free K-5 STEM & Teach Year-Long Plan

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    Course: STEM Teacher 101

    Workshops:

    K-2 STEM Planning 3-5 STEM Planning K-5 STEM Planning BundleStellar School-Wide News STEM Career Day

    STEM Teacher Book Club: naomimeredith.com/stemteacherbookshelf

    1:1 STEM Coaching Support: naomimeredith.com/coaching

    Check out more inspiration on her website: naomimeredith.com

    Connect with her on Instagram: @naomimeredith_

    YouTube Channel: Naomi Meredith

    Facebook Group: The Elementary STEM Coach Community | Technology & STEM for K-6 Teachers

    Check out my other podcast for kids: The STEM Career Quest

  • I’m sitting down with two incredible women in STEM, Kristie Reddick and Jessica Honaker—also known as The Bug Chicks! These two amazing entomologists have a passion for bugs and an even bigger passion for teaching kids and educators how to use insects as a powerful learning tool.

    Kristie and Jessica share their fascinating journey from grad school to building a career that inspires others to see the beauty and importance of bugs in our world. We chat about everything from conquering fears to making STEM more approachable through hands-on experiences. Whether it’s using bugs to teach social-emotional skills or simply sparking curiosity, The Bug Chicks have so much wisdom to share.

    Head to the show notes for a full transcript of this episode, pictures, and all the links: https://naomimeredith.com/episode176

    Download my Free K-5 STEM & Teach Year-Long Plan

    Leave a voice message HERE for the podcast with your questions and comments!

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    Course: STEM Teacher 101

    Workshops:

    K-2 STEM Planning 3-5 STEM Planning K-5 STEM Planning BundleStellar School-Wide News STEM Career Day

    STEM Teacher Book Club: naomimeredith.com/stemteacherbookshelf

    1:1 STEM Coaching Support: naomimeredith.com/coaching

    Check out more inspiration on her website: naomimeredith.com

    Connect with her on Instagram: @naomimeredith_

    YouTube Channel: Naomi Meredith

    Facebook Group: The Elementary STEM Coach Community | Technology & STEM for K-6 Teachers

    Check out my other podcast for kids: The STEM Career Quest

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  • Back to school night for STEM teachers and classroom teachers can look very different.Back to school night expectations for STEM teachers is different for each school. As a STEM teacher, what should you set up for back to school night? In today’s episode, I will be sharing 5 back to school night ideas that STEM teachers can incorporate into their classrooms.

    Head to the show notes for a full transcript of this episode, pictures, and all the links: https://naomimeredith.com/episode13

    Download my Free K-5 STEM & Teach Year-Long Plan

    Leave a voice message HERE for the podcast with your questions and comments!

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    Course: STEM Teacher 101

    Workshops:

    K-2 STEM Planning 3-5 STEM Planning K-5 STEM Planning BundleStellar School-Wide News STEM Career Day

    STEM Teacher Book Club: naomimeredith.com/stemteacherbookshelf

    1:1 STEM Coaching Support: naomimeredith.com/coaching

    Check out more inspiration on her website: naomimeredith.com

    Connect with her on Instagram: @naomimeredith_

    YouTube Channel: Naomi Meredith

    Facebook Group: The Elementary STEM Coach Community | Technology & STEM for K-6 Teachers

    Check out my other podcast for kids: The STEM Career Quest

  • How can you actually get it all done and keep track of everything as a STEM teacher? I'm sharing my tried-and-true systems and hacks to help you stay on top of your busy schedule as a STEM teacher. Balancing the demands of teaching, meetings, and other responsibilities can be overwhelming, but with the right strategies, you can maximize your productivity and keep track of everything that needs to be done.

    From managing emails and using Google Calendar to setting timers for yourself and your students, these simple yet effective techniques have helped me stay organized both in the classroom and in my small business. I hope you find these tips helpful and encourage you to try them out in your own routine!

    Head to the show notes for a full transcript of this episode, pictures, and all the links: https://naomimeredith.com/episode174

    Download my Free K-5 STEM & Teach Year-Long Plan

    Leave a voice message HERE for the podcast with your questions and comments!

    TpT Shop: Naomi Meredith | naomimeredith.com/tptshop

    Course: STEM Teacher 101

    Workshops:

    K-2 STEM Planning 3-5 STEM Planning K-5 STEM Planning BundleStellar School-Wide News STEM Career Day

    STEM Teacher Book Club: naomimeredith.com/stemteacherbookshelf

    1:1 STEM Coaching Support: naomimeredith.com/coaching

    Check out more inspiration on her website: naomimeredith.com

    Connect with her on Instagram: @naomimeredith_

    YouTube Channel: Naomi Meredith

    Facebook Group: The Elementary STEM Coach Community | Technology & STEM for K-6 Teachers

    Check out my other podcast for kids: The STEM Career Quest

  • No matter how long you have been teaching, preparing for back to school is a lot of work. From setting up your classroom and figuring out systems and routines to attending back-to-school meetings and lesson planning for the first few weeks, it can feel overwhelming even for the seasoned teacher.

    With so much on your plate, what types of activities should you plan that will be meaningful to your students?

    In today's episode, I will share five STEM activities you can use in your K through Five STEM classrooms. These activities are great back-to-school STEM challenges. Many of these activities I will be sharing with you have an element of collaboration to help build classroom community, which is important in any classroom setting.

    Whether you are a STEM teacher or a classroom teacher, this episode will provide you with a variety of activities to implement in your classroom!

    Head to the show notes for a full transcript of this episode, pictures and all the links: https://naomimeredith.com/episode7/

    Download my Free K-5 STEM & Teach Year-Long Plan

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    Course: STEM Teacher 101

    Workshops: K-2 STEM Planning & 3-5 STEM Planning & Stellar School-Wide News & STEM Career Day

    STEM Teacher Book Club: naomimeredith.com/stemteacherbookshelf

    1:1 STEM Coaching Support: naomimeredith.com/coaching

    Check out more inspiration on her website: naomimeredith.com

    Connect with her on Instagram: @naomimeredith_

    YouTube Channel: Naomi Meredith

    Facebook Group: The Elementary STEM Coach Community | Technology & STEM for K-6 Teachers

    Check out my other podcast for kids: The STEM Career Quest 

  • Today's episode is a special one! You'll be hearing a special episode from the podcast "Who Smarted" where they will chat about what causes ocean waves. This is an episode that you can listen with your students and own children. I highly recommend their show!

    Subscribe to their full show here: https://pod.link/1533462141

    Download my Free K-5 STEM & Teach Year-Long Plan

    Leave a voice message HERE for the podcast with your questions and comments!

    TpT Shop: Naomi Meredith | naomimeredith.com/tptshop

    Course: STEM Teacher 101

    Workshops:

    K-2 STEM Planning 3-5 STEM Planning K-5 STEM Planning BundleStellar School-Wide News STEM Career Day

    STEM Teacher Book Club: naomimeredith.com/stemteacherbookshelf

    1:1 STEM Coaching Support: naomimeredith.com/coaching

    Check out more inspiration on her website: naomimeredith.com

    Connect with her on Instagram: @naomimeredith_

    YouTube Channel: Naomi Meredith

    Facebook Group: The Elementary STEM Coach Community | Technology & STEM for K-6 Teachers

    Check out my other podcast for kids: The STEM Career Quest

  • In this episode, I’m sharing some of my favorite tips and strategies for gathering materials for your STEM classroom, no matter what kind of budget you’re working with. Whether you're starting the school year or need to replenish your supplies midway through, I’ve got you covered. From self-donations and tapping into your school community, to grant writing and borrowing materials, I’ll walk you through how to keep your STEM space stocked and ready for all your innovative projects.

    Head to the show notes for a full transcript of this episode, pictures, and all the links: https://naomimeredith.com/episode172

    Download my Free K-5 STEM & Teach Year-Long Plan

    Leave a voice message HERE for the podcast with your questions and comments!

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    Course: STEM Teacher 101

    Workshops:

    K-2 STEM Planning 3-5 STEM Planning K-5 STEM Planning BundleStellar School-Wide News STEM Career Day

    STEM Teacher Book Club: naomimeredith.com/stemteacherbookshelf

    1:1 STEM Coaching Support: naomimeredith.com/coaching

    Check out more inspiration on her website: naomimeredith.com

    Connect with her on Instagram: @naomimeredith_

    YouTube Channel: Naomi Meredith

    Facebook Group: The Elementary STEM Coach Community | Technology & STEM for K-6 Teachers

    Check out my other podcast for kids: The STEM Career Quest

  • In this episode, I share my top three essentials for setting up a successful K-5 STEM classroom. Drawing from my extensive experience in various STEM spaces, I discuss the importance of having a group meeting place, planning storage for student projects, and labeling materials for easy accessibility and independence. Whether you're reconfiguring your space or setting it up for the first time, these tips will help you set the stage for a productive and engaging STEM classroom.

    Head to the show notes for a full transcript of this episode, pictures, and all the links: https://naomimeredith.com/episode171

    Download my Free K-5 STEM & Teach Year-Long Plan

    Leave a voice message HERE for the podcast with your questions and comments!

    TpT Shop: Naomi Meredith | naomimeredith.com/tptshop

    Course: STEM Teacher 101

    Workshops:

    K-2 STEM Planning 3-5 STEM Planning K-5 STEM Planning BundleStellar School-Wide News STEM Career Day

    STEM Teacher Book Club: naomimeredith.com/stemteacherbookshelf

    1:1 STEM Coaching Support: naomimeredith.com/coaching

    Check out more inspiration on her website: naomimeredith.com

    Connect with her on Instagram: @naomimeredith_

    YouTube Channel: Naomi Meredith

    Facebook Group: The Elementary STEM Coach Community | Technology & STEM for K-6 Teachers

    Check out my other podcast for kids: The STEM Career Quest

  • It’s officially time for back to school, which means you’re most likely preparing to start decorating your classroom. With so many ideas available for decorating your classroom, what should you set up? What are some creative ways you can set up your bulletin boards? In today’s episode, I’m sharing six STEM classroom bulletin board ideas that you can implement for the new school year. 

    Head to the show notes for a full transcript of this episode, pictures, and all the links: https://naomimeredith.com/episode170/

    Download my Free K-5 STEM & Teach Year-Long Plan

    Leave a voice message HERE for the podcast with your questions and comments!

    TpT Shop: Naomi Meredith | naomimeredith.com/tptshop

    Course: STEM Teacher 101

    Workshops:

    K-2 STEM Planning 3-5 STEM Planning K-5 STEM Planning BundleStellar School-Wide News STEM Career Day

    STEM Teacher Book Club: naomimeredith.com/stemteacherbookshelf

    1:1 STEM Coaching Support: naomimeredith.com/coaching

    Check out more inspiration on her website: naomimeredith.com

    Connect with her on Instagram: @naomimeredith_

    YouTube Channel: Naomi Meredith

    Facebook Group: The Elementary STEM Coach Community | Technology & STEM for K-6 Teachers

    Check out my other podcast for kids: The STEM Career Quest

  • Today, we are wrapping up our STEM in Action Series with math in elementary STEM. Whether you already purposefully plan and implement math in your STEM lessons or are looking for ways you can effectively create math STEM lessons, today’s episode is for you. In this episode, I share some of my favorite tools for incorporating math in elementary STEM, some of my most popular math lessons, and how to ensure you are planning with the standards in mind. 

    Head to the show notes for a full transcript of this episode, pictures, and all the links: https://naomimeredith.com/episode169/

    Download my Free K-5 STEM & Teach Year-Long Plan

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    Course: STEM Teacher 101

    Workshops:

    K-2 STEM Planning 3-5 STEM Planning K-5 STEM Planning BundleStellar School-Wide News STEM Career Day

    STEM Teacher Book Club: naomimeredith.com/stemteacherbookshelf

    1:1 STEM Coaching Support: naomimeredith.com/coaching

    Check out more inspiration on her website: naomimeredith.com

    Connect with her on Instagram: @naomimeredith_

    YouTube Channel: Naomi Meredith

    Facebook Group: The Elementary STEM Coach Community | Technology & STEM for K-6 Teachers

    Check out my other podcast for kids: The STEM Career Quest

  • We are continuing our STEM in Action series with engineering in the classroom examples. In this episode, I will be sharing how to incorporate the engineering aspect of STEM into your classroom, my favorite tools for engineering lessons, and examples of different types of engineering lessons and projects you can incorporate into your classroom.

    Head to the show notes for a full transcript of this episode, pictures, and all the links: https://naomimeredith.com/episode168/

    Download my Free K-5 STEM & Teach Year-Long Plan

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    Course: STEM Teacher 101

    Workshops:

    K-2 STEM Planning 3-5 STEM Planning K-5 STEM Planning BundleStellar School-Wide News STEM Career Day

    STEM Teacher Book Club: naomimeredith.com/stemteacherbookshelf

    1:1 STEM Coaching Support: naomimeredith.com/coaching

    Check out more inspiration on her website: naomimeredith.com

    Connect with her on Instagram: @naomimeredith_

    YouTube Channel: Naomi Meredith

    Facebook Group: The Elementary STEM Coach Community | Technology & STEM for K-6 Teachers

    Check out my other podcast for kids: The STEM Career Quest

  • How can you purposefully plan and add technology into your STEM lessons? How is technology used in STEM? We are continuing our STEM in Action series with technology. In this episode, I will be sharing how technology fits into the ISTE standards for students, my top tools for technology in STEM, and lesson ideas that focus on technology.

    Head to the show notes for a full transcript of this episode, pictures, and all the links: https://naomimeredith.com/episode167/

    Download my Free K-5 STEM & Teach Year-Long Plan

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    Course: STEM Teacher 101

    Workshops:

    K-2 STEM Planning 3-5 STEM Planning K-5 STEM Planning BundleStellar School-Wide News STEM Career Day

    STEM Teacher Book Club: naomimeredith.com/stemteacherbookshelf

    1:1 STEM Coaching Support: naomimeredith.com/coaching

    Check out more inspiration on her website: naomimeredith.com

    Connect with her on Instagram: @naomimeredith_

    YouTube Channel: Naomi Meredith

    Facebook Group: The Elementary STEM Coach Community | Technology & STEM for K-6 Teachers

    Check out my other podcast for kids: The STEM Career Quest

  • Have you been thinking of some ways to purposefully plan and add science into your STEM lessons? In today’s episode, we are continuing with our STEM into Action series, with me sharing my insights and some practical lessons that answer the question, “How is science used in STEM?”

    Head to the show notes for a full transcript of this episode, pictures, and all the links: https://naomimeredith.com/episode166/

    Download my Free K-5 STEM & Teach Year-Long Plan

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    Course: STEM Teacher 101

    Workshops:

    K-2 STEM Planning 3-5 STEM Planning K-5 STEM Planning BundleStellar School-Wide News STEM Career Day

    STEM Teacher Book Club: naomimeredith.com/stemteacherbookshelf

    1:1 STEM Coaching Support: naomimeredith.com/coaching

    Check out more inspiration on her website: naomimeredith.com

    Connect with her on Instagram: @naomimeredith_

    YouTube Channel: Naomi Meredith

    Facebook Group: The Elementary STEM Coach Community | Technology & STEM for K-6 Teachers

    Check out my other podcast for kids: The STEM Career Quest

  • Are you tired of feeling like you don’t have enough time to implement effective STEM lessons in your classroom? Or maybe you haven’t been able to get your school on board with incorporating STEM curriculum into your classroom. Today’s guest, Nichole Austion can relate to both scenarios. In this episode, she shares some great tips for creating a STEM culture and getting support as a teacher who wants to bring STEM to your school. 

    Head to the show notes for a full transcript of this episode, pictures, and all the links: https://naomimeredith.com/episode165/

    Download my Free K-5 STEM & Teach Year-Long Plan

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    Course: STEM Teacher 101

    Workshops:

    K-2 STEM Planning 3-5 STEM Planning K-5 STEM Planning BundleStellar School-Wide News STEM Career Day

    STEM Teacher Book Club: naomimeredith.com/stemteacherbookshelf

    1:1 STEM Coaching Support: naomimeredith.com/coaching

    Check out more inspiration on her website: naomimeredith.com

    Connect with her on Instagram: @naomimeredith_

    YouTube Channel: Naomi Meredith

    Facebook Group: The Elementary STEM Coach Community | Technology & STEM for K-6 Teachers

    Check out my other podcast for kids: The STEM Career Quest

  • In today’s episode, we are continuing the STEM into Action Series with tips and strategies for supporting students in math and critical thinking. I chat with Dr. Christopher Roblész, the Founder and CEO of Math N’ More. Roblész shares some practical ways that you can implement math and also help kids think about math differently in your STEM instruction.

    Head to the show notes for a full transcript of this episode, pictures, and all the links: https://naomimeredith.com/episode164/

    Download my Free K-5 STEM & Teach Year-Long Plan

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    Course: STEM Teacher 101

    Workshops:

    K-2 STEM Planning 3-5 STEM Planning K-5 STEM Planning BundleStellar School-Wide News STEM Career Day

    STEM Teacher Book Club: naomimeredith.com/stemteacherbookshelf

    1:1 STEM Coaching Support: naomimeredith.com/coaching

    Check out more inspiration on her website: naomimeredith.com

    Connect with her on Instagram: @naomimeredith_

    YouTube Channel: Naomi Meredith

    Facebook Group: The Elementary STEM Coach Community | Technology & STEM for K-6 Teachers

    Check out my other podcast for kids: The STEM Career Quest

  • Wondering what are some simple ways you can implement technology and growth mindset into your STEM classroom? In today’s episode, we are continuing our STEM in Action Series. Today, I chat with Dr. Amy about why growth mindset and technology in STEM are important, and practical ways to plan for both in your STEM lessons. 

    Head to the show notes for a full transcript of this episode, pictures, and all the links: https://naomimeredith.com/episode163/

    Download my Free K-5 STEM & Teach Year-Long Plan

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    Course: STEM Teacher 101

    Workshops:

    K-2 STEM Planning 3-5 STEM Planning K-5 STEM Planning BundleStellar School-Wide News STEM Career Day

    STEM Teacher Book Club: naomimeredith.com/stemteacherbookshelf

    1:1 STEM Coaching Support: naomimeredith.com/coaching

    Check out more inspiration on her website: naomimeredith.com

    Connect with her on Instagram: @naomimeredith_

    YouTube Channel: Naomi Meredith

    Facebook Group: The Elementary STEM Coach Community | Technology & STEM for K-6 Teachers

    Check out my other podcast for kids: The STEM Career Quest

  • Are you looking for some simple ways to implement science in your STEM classroom? Today is the first episode in the STEM in Action series, where I and a few guest experts will dive into each letter in STEM and give you practical ways to incorporate each one into your STEM curriculum. 

    In this first episode of the series, I chat with Dr. Kayla Norville of Bright in the Middle. She helps answer the question: How does science relate to STEM? Dr. Norville shares some great insights into ways you can easily incorporate science into your STEM classroom.

    Head to the show notes for a full transcript of this episode, pictures, and all the links: https://naomimeredith.com/episode162/

    Download my Free K-5 STEM & Teach Year-Long Plan

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    Course: STEM Teacher 101

    Workshops:

    K-2 STEM Planning 3-5 STEM Planning K-5 STEM Planning BundleStellar School-Wide News STEM Career Day

    STEM Teacher Book Club: naomimeredith.com/stemteacherbookshelf

    1:1 STEM Coaching Support: naomimeredith.com/coaching

    Check out more inspiration on her website: naomimeredith.com

    Connect with her on Instagram: @naomimeredith_

    YouTube Channel: Naomi Meredith

    Facebook Group: The Elementary STEM Coach Community | Technology & STEM for K-6 Teachers

    Check out my other podcast for kids: The STEM Career Quest

  • With the days getting warmer and the end of the school year here, you and your students are most likely in summer mode. Or maybe the school year has ended for you, but you’re gearing up to teach summer camp. If you’re looking to keep your kids engaged, I have three summer STEM projects for kids that will help you do just that. The projects are also super low prep, making them perfect for summer.

    Head to the show notes for a full transcript of this episode, pictures, and all the links: https://naomimeredith.com/episode161/

    Download my Free K-5 STEM & Teach Year-Long Plan

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    Course: STEM Teacher 101

    Workshops:

    K-2 STEM Planning 3-5 STEM Planning K-5 STEM Planning BundleStellar School-Wide News STEM Career Day

    STEM Teacher Book Club: naomimeredith.com/stemteacherbookshelf

    1:1 STEM Coaching Support: naomimeredith.com/coaching

    Check out more inspiration on her website: naomimeredith.com

    Connect with her on Instagram: @naomimeredith_

    YouTube Channel: Naomi Meredith

    Facebook Group: The Elementary STEM Coach Community | Technology & STEM for K-6 Teachers

    Check out my other podcast for kids: The STEM Career Quest

  • Another school year has come to an end, and you may be thinking about all the things that went wrong and what you want to change and fix for the next school year. Instead of focusing on what you could have done differently or what you want to change for the next school year, I want you to think about your amazing accomplishments this school year. In today’s episode, we are having a STEM celebration for all of the amazing things you shared with me that you achieved this year. I’m also sharing what I accomplished this past year.

    Head to the show notes for a full transcript of this episode, pictures, and all the links: https://naomimeredith.com/episode160/

    Download my Free K-5 STEM & Teach Year-Long Plan

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    Course: STEM Teacher 101

    Workshops:

    K-2 STEM Planning 3-5 STEM Planning K-5 STEM Planning BundleStellar School-Wide News STEM Career Day

    STEM Teacher Book Club: naomimeredith.com/stemteacherbookshelf

    1:1 STEM Coaching Support: naomimeredith.com/coaching

    Check out more inspiration on her website: naomimeredith.com

    Connect with her on Instagram: @naomimeredith_

    YouTube Channel: Naomi Meredith

    Facebook Group: The Elementary STEM Coach Community | Technology & STEM for K-6 Teachers

    Check out my other podcast for kids: The STEM Career Quest

  • It’s the end of the school year, which means it can be a crazy and overwhelming time in your STEM classroom. Even with the kids excited about summer break, you can still keep them engaged and learning in your STEM classroom. In today’s episode, I’m sharing 3 end of year science activities that you can easily implement in your classroom. Even if your school year has ended, these are great activities to use if you’re teaching summer camp or have your own kids home with you for the summer. 

    Head to the show notes for a full transcript of this episode, pictures, and all the links: https://naomimeredith.com/episode159