
Stand Up to Summer Learning Loss — and Still Have Fun!
As the school year winds down, educators around the country are having the must-needed conversation about “summer learning loss,” — …

Why More Districts are Using ESSER Funds on STEAM and Coding as the September 2023 Deadline Approaches
As the September 2023 deadline for committing ESSER funds approaches, schools across the country face a decision on how to …

A Huge List of STEAM Careers To Get Your Elementary Students Excited About Science & STEAM
We often talk about Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) with our elementary school students. It’s not too early to …

Getting Your Principal’s Support for Your Big Tech Purchase
Teachers, does this sound familiar? You spend hours scouring the internet for inspiration and information. Eventually, you find a service …

STEAM: Not an Extra, but Essential
Benefits of STEAM Learning in K-12 Education With STEAM (science, technology, engineering, the arts and mathematics) education on the rise …

Computational Thinking: Why Early Adoption Makes All the Difference
It’s common to hear success stories of kids who are taught a skill or subject early in their development (such …

Preparing For Back To School – 5 Tips for K-8 Teachers
Across the U.S., an estimated 3.2 million teachers are preparing to go back to school after last year was marked …

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 …

How to Start a Coding Club for Elementary Students
Updated on July 6, 2023 Have you been searching for resources to start a STEAM club? Googling ‘how to run …

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) …