
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) …

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 …

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 …