How to Start & Run a STEAM or Coding Club at Your Elementary or Middle School
Have you been searching for resources to start a STEAM club? Googling ‘how to run a coding club”? Asking around …
Making STEAM Lessons the Highlight of the Week with SAM Labs
#SAMSuccess story: Making STEAM Lessons the Highlight of the Week Customer: Shorewood Elementary, Highline School District Teacher: Sarah Gerhardt Grade(s) …
Five Benefits & Advantages 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 …
5 Tips on How to Teach STEAM and Coding to Elementary Students
So, you’ve been tasked with the challenge of teaching STEM/STEAM and coding to elementary students. If you’ve not led a …
Quick Ways to Teach Coding to Kids
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 …
SAM Labs Maker Course Helps At-Risk Students Work on STEM Skills
As an educator, how do you reach kids who are not interested in school? You help them build skateboards. At …
2022 EdTech Grants For Your Classroom, School or District You Need to Apply For
Grants and funding. You’ve probably heard about them for pushing classroom initiatives, like new STEAM tools, but it often seems …
It’s Your Lucky Day – St. Patrick’s Day STEAM & Coding Activities with SAM Labs
Ensure that students do not develop burn-out or fatigue during testing season by incorporating hands-on activities that engage students in …