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☑️✔️Your STEM Wish List Results Are Live!
Hey Reader, Remember when I asked what you’d buy with a magic $500 for your classroom? The replies were so good, I couldn’t just send a quick recap…I turned them into a full blog post. Inside, you’ll find what STEM teachers across this community are wishing for right now, broken down by category: 3D printing (multi-color is having a moment) Laser cutters and Cricut/Sticker supplies Robotics — Sphero, LEGO, and beyond Coding kits and drones Hydroponics and school gardens For each one, I…
What STEM Teachers Really Want: A $500 Wish List Roundup
A few weeks ago, I asked my community one simple question: if someone handed you $500 to spend on your classroom tomorrow, what would you buy? I expected a handful of replies. What I got was a genuinely fun peek into what STEM teachers are dreaming about right now
Create a 3D Printed Pencil Stackable Teacher Lanyard
Print, stack, and wear! If you’ve downloaded and printed my stackable pencil beads, you’re ready for the fun part: assembly. In this quick guide, I’ll show you exactly how to thread, secure, and finish your 3D-printed pencil lanyard using just a few simple materials like necklace cord and a swivel
How to Personalize Your 3D Printed Cards with One Simple Trick
Have you ever wanted to 3D print a card and then just given up wondering… how do I sign this thing?! I’ve been there too! Traditional pens and markers don’t always play nice with the textured surface of a 3D print. But don’t worry—I’ve got a super easy solution that
Introducing IMAGI-CAD: Empowering Students to Dream, Design, and Create
As a STEM educator, one of my greatest joys is watching students bring their ideas to life. With the growing importance of design thinking and 3D printing, I wanted to create something that would not only teach the technical skills of CAD (Computer-Aided Design) but also ignite students’ imaginations.
Teaching 3D Printing to Elementary School Beginners with Tinkercad
3D printing opens up a world of creativity and problem-solving, making it a powerful tool to introduce to elementary students. With its intuitive interface and drag-and-drop features, Tinkercad is the perfect software to use for beginners. Many educators have doubted in the past that they would be able to
