Storytime STEM-packs™ engage young learners in children’s literature connected to fun, effective, and standards-based STEM and computer science activities.
⏰ We may have gained an hour yesterday, but TIME IS RUNNING OUT to nominate a teacher for the Iowa STEM Teacher Award.
Nominations are due Nov. 15. Nominate an Iowa STEM Teacher now: educate.iowa.gov/STEM/Teache…
Did you know..........that your #StorytimeSTEMpack order is packed with care by students in a materials handling program that helps transition-aged students (ages 14-21) to develop essential manufacturing skills, such as inventory management, shipping/receiving, quality control?
NOMINATIONS NOW OPEN!
We want to hear about the amazing STEM teachers in your school! Nominate them for the 2025 Iowa STEM Teacher Award Program: educate.iowa.gov/STEM/Teache…
Looking to inspire your students with the variety of STEM careers they can find right here in Iowa? Check out our free, printable posters
👉educate.iowa.gov/iowa-stem/s…
A warm welcome to all of our new friends and a big hug to our "old" friends! Whether you are just beginning/taking a look at a new adventure, we are excited to share this #journey with you! #STEM@IowaSTEM#beebots#Bluegirl There is so much fun waiting at storytimestem.com
Mark your calendar for STEM Day at the Fair! Join us on August 18 for a day of fun and learning at the Iowa State Fair. We're so excited and can't wait to see you all at the fair!
Introducing #BlueBot! This clear robot allows students to view the hardware within. It is the same size as the #BeeBot and has the same command buttons, but the difference is the addition of its Bluetooth capability, which allows it to connect to the Blue-Bot app. #terrapin
#STEMDayIAFair Exhibitor Highlight: @RoboWunderkind🎡
STEM Day at the Fair is back with a new exhibitor booth: Robo Wunderkind. Come visit our interactive session to build your own robot, explore coding platforms, and have some fun! 🧑💻🤖
Join us on August 18!
“When we create passion and curiosity for STEM, students can then see the possibilities in themselves.”
— Katie Rygh, 2024 STEM Teacher Award Recipient
Are you ready for some meaningful instruction around Earth Day? Check out storytimestem.com to learn more about #Earthdayadventures and other environmental focused experiences for your children!
When #children are learning a new language it is critical that #educators provide experiences that help w/deep meaning that goes well beyond pronunciation/definition! Check out our Pre-K to 2nd @Storytime_STEM packs that support educators in achieving this goal! #NSTASpring24
Scale-Up Program highlight: Storytime STEM-packs🌟
A PreK-2 program designed to connect children's literature with STEM and computer science. The guide also offers open-ended questions to encourage deeper thinking and promote discussion!
👉 iowastem.org/Scale-Up
We're proud to reflect on the tremendous growth and success of STEM education in our state! Check out our latest blog post—all about celebrating the success of STEM in Iowa and thanking our advocates, partners, and program participants. 👇
iowastem.org/blog
Our STEM Teachable Moment page includes activities both online and offline so learners can unplug while also exploring STEM.
Start exploring today! 👇
iowastem.gov/teachablemoment
Introducing #HappyPlanet Adventures!
If you are looking for effective, integrated #STEM and #computerscience activities for young children, connected to children’s #literature, welcome!
Happy Planet Adventures has five integrated STEM C Activities. Each takes 45 minutes.