Spotlight on Boulder Valley SD – Mars Biosphere
School District: Boulder Valley School: Monarch K-8 Grade Level: 5th Grade Awesome Educators: Ali Graham, Kristen Reiley, and Clifford Roberts …
Endless Possibilities with Just a Few Blocks
#SAMSuccess story: Endless project possibilities with just a few blocks! Mount Nittany Elementary School’s universal STEM program is now in …
Why Teachers Choose SAM Labs
#SAMSuccess stories: Why Teachers Choose SAM Labs From STEAM and Learn to Code courses, to the Maker and Creator Specialty …
Everything You Need to Know to Start a STEAM or Coding Club
In my years as an elementary teacher, I can honestly say some of my favorite moments with students were during …
Making STEAM Lessons the Highlight of the Week
#SAMSuccess story: Making STEAM Lessons the Highlight of the Week Customer: Shorewood Elementary, Highline School District Teacher: Sarah Gerhardt Grade(s) …
Five Benefits of Inquiry-Based Learning in STEAM and Coding
Embracing new ways of working, learning and collaborating is a key starting point on your students’ STEAM journeys! Some teachers …
The Joy of Teaching STEAM through “Tinkering with Technology”
#SAMSuccess story Customer: Catlin Gabel School, Portland, OR Teacher: Rob van Nood (Education Technology Specialist) Grade(s) taught: Preschool all the …
Five Tips to Help You Teach STEAM and Coding
So, you’ve been tasked with the challenge of teaching STEM/STEAM and coding. If you’ve not led a STEAM lesson yet, …
Quick Ways to Get Started with Teaching Coding, Even if You’ve Never Coded Before
Combining long working hours, curriculum changes, and addressing learning gaps (to name a few!), we know that the average teacher …
STEM/STEAM Instruction and Traditional Teaching Methods: Five Key Differences
For many educators, teaching STEM/STEAM can be a challenging shift in mindset. This is natural – so don’t feel overwhelmed …
STREAM on Wheels, Driving Tailored Learning Experiences
#SAMSuccess story: STREAM on wheels! Driving tailored learning experiences in Gresham-Barlow School District District: Gresham-Barlow School District (GBSD) Educator: Roger …
April Fools Day STEAM & Coding Activities with SAM Labs
Need ideas for an April Fools Day lesson? SAM Labs has you covered with activities to engage students and keep …