Episodes

  • 203. Grades K-2: How to Teach Each Letter of STEM in a Week

    203. Grades K-2: How to Teach Each Letter of STEM in a Week
    Aug 21 2025

    If you wanted to dedicate a week to teaching students what each letter of STEM was, where do you even begin? You want the lessons to be simple enough to last for one class session, but still engaging.

    This is Part 2 of a 2 part series where I will be giving you a week of lesson plans for Kinder-2nd grades on how to teach each letter of STEM in a week.

    Grab the free PDF with the lesson plans here: https://naomimeredith.com/weekofstemplans

    Head to the show notes for a full transcript of this episode, pictures, and all the links: https://naomimeredith.com/episode203

    Download my Free K-5 STEM & Teach Year-Long Plan

    Leave a voice message HERE for the podcast with your questions and comments!

    TpT Shop: Naomi Meredith | naomimeredith.com/tptshop

    Course: STEM Teacher 101

    Workshops:

    • K-2 STEM Planning
    • 3-5 STEM Planning
    • K-5 STEM Planning Bundle
    • Stellar School-Wide News
    • STEM Career Day

    STEM Teacher Book Club: naomimeredith.com/stemteacherbookshelf

    1:1 STEM Coaching Support: naomimeredith.com/coaching

    Check out more inspiration on her website: naomimeredith.com

    Connect with her on Instagram: @naomimeredith_

    YouTube Channel: Naomi Meredith

    Facebook Group: The Elementary STEM Coach Community | Technology & STEM for K-6 Teachers

    Check out my other podcast for kids: The STEM Career Quest
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    12 mins
  • 202. Grades 3-5: How to Teach Each Letter of STEM in a Week

    202. Grades 3-5: How to Teach Each Letter of STEM in a Week
    Aug 21 2025

    If you wanted to dedicate a week to teaching students what each letter of STEM was, where do you even begin? You want the lessons to be simple enough to last for one class session, but still engaging.

    This is Part 1 of a 2 part series where I will be giving you a week of lesson plans for 3rd-5th grades on how to teach each letter of STEM in a week.

    Grab the free PDF with the lesson plans here: https://naomimeredith.com/weekofstemplans

    Head to the show notes for a full transcript of this episode, pictures, and all the links: https://naomimeredith.com/episode202


    Download my Free K-5 STEM & Teach Year-Long Plan

    Leave a voice message HERE for the podcast with your questions and comments!

    TpT Shop: Naomi Meredith | naomimeredith.com/tptshop

    Course: STEM Teacher 101

    Workshops:

    • K-2 STEM Planning
    • 3-5 STEM Planning
    • K-5 STEM Planning Bundle
    • Stellar School-Wide News
    • STEM Career Day

    1:1 STEM Coaching Support: naomimeredith.com/coaching

    Check out more inspiration on her website: naomimeredith.com

    Connect with her on Instagram: @naomimeredith_

    YouTube Channel: Naomi Meredith

    Facebook Group: The Elementary STEM Coach Community | Technology & STEM for K-6 Teachers

    Check out my other podcast for kids: The STEM Career Quest
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    12 mins
  • 201. What Should a Word Wall Look Like in a STEM Classroom? [Back to School STEM Tips Series]

    201. What Should a Word Wall Look Like in a STEM Classroom? [Back to School STEM Tips Series]
    Aug 5 2025

    As you are setting up your STEM classroom, what are things you can decorate with but still connect with what you are teaching? A word wall, or vocabulary wall, can be a great asset to your units to help students make connections across content themes. I'll be sharing practical ways you can set up a word wall that you can use throughout the school year and with all grade levels, K-5.

    Resources Mentioned:

    • STEM & Technology Alphabet Posters

    Head to the show notes for a full transcript of this episode, pictures, and all the links: https://naomimeredith.com/episode201

    Download my Free K-5 STEM & Teach Year-Long Plan

    Leave a voice message HERE for the podcast with your questions and comments!

    TpT Shop: Naomi Meredith | naomimeredith.com/tptshop

    Course: STEM Teacher 101

    Workshops:

    • K-2 STEM Planning
    • 3-5 STEM Planning
    • K-5 STEM Planning Bundle
    • Stellar School-Wide News
    • STEM Career Day

    1:1 STEM Coaching Support: naomimeredith.com/coaching

    Check out more inspiration on her website: naomimeredith.com

    Connect with her on Instagram: @naomimeredith_

    YouTube Channel: Naomi Meredith

    Facebook Group: The Elementary STEM Coach Community | Technology & STEM for K-6 Teachers

    Check out my other podcast for kids: The STEM Career Quest
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    6 mins
  • 200. How do you teach your students what STEM means? [Back to School STEM Tips Series]

    200. How do you teach your students what STEM means? [Back to School STEM Tips Series]
    Jul 31 2025
    If you were to ask your students what the word "STEM" actually means, could they answer you correctly? And if they do know that "STEM" represents Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math, do they know what THAT means?In this episode, I'll be sharing practical and easy ways you can explain what STEM means to your students that doesn't take a lot of time, but will still build a foundation for all your STEM lessons to come! Resources mentioned:YouTube Video Series for Kids: What does STEM mean?STEM/STEAM Definition PostersSTEM Get to Know You SlidesHead to the show notes for a full transcript of this episode, pictures, and all the links: https://naomimeredith.com/episode200Download my Free K-5 STEM & Teach Year-Long PlanLeave a voice message HERE for the podcast with your questions and comments!TpT Shop: Naomi Meredith | naomimeredith.com/tptshopCourse: STEM Teacher 101Workshops: K-2 STEM Planning 3-5 STEM Planning K-5 STEM Planning BundleStellar School-Wide News STEM Career Day1:1 STEM Coaching Support: naomimeredith.com/coachingCheck out more inspiration on her website: naomimeredith.comConnect with her on Instagram: @naomimeredith_YouTube Channel: Naomi MeredithFacebook Group: The Elementary STEM Coach Community | Technology & STEM for K-6 TeachersCheck out my other podcast for kids: The STEM Career Quest
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    7 mins
  • 199. My Favorite Starter Projects for Makerspace Success [Back to School STEM Tips Series]

    199. My Favorite Starter Projects for Makerspace Success [Back to School STEM Tips Series]
    Jun 27 2025
    If you have a low or no budget going into your STEM classroom but are wondering what lessons to teach kids, my go-to is Makerspace lessons. There is some prep work to gather supplies to make it happen, but it’s one of the best ways to have hands-on lessons in your classroom that are still engaging. I’ll be sharing my top three favorite themes when teaching Makerspace to students in K-5. These are units where every grade level has its own lesson to jump into, along with what you can do if you only see kids once a week.Resources Mentioned:Easy 1-Day Makerspace Challenges STEM Survival Camp K-5 LessonsEarth’s Engineer’s K-5 LessonsSTEM-usement Park K-5 LessonsHead to the show notes for a full transcript of this episode, pictures, and all the links: https://naomimeredith.com/episode199Download my Free K-5 STEM & Teach Year-Long PlanLeave a voice message HERE for the podcast with your questions and comments!TpT Shop: Naomi Meredith | naomimeredith.com/tptshopCourse: STEM Teacher 101Workshops: K-2 STEM Planning 3-5 STEM Planning K-5 STEM Planning BundleStellar School-Wide News STEM Career Day1:1 STEM Coaching Support: naomimeredith.com/coachingCheck out more inspiration on her website: naomimeredith.comConnect with her on Instagram: @naomimeredith_YouTube Channel: Naomi MeredithFacebook Group:
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    9 mins
  • 198. Exploring 3D Modeling & Design with SelfCAD: Guest Interview with Kara Houston

    198. Exploring 3D Modeling & Design with SelfCAD: Guest Interview with Kara Houston
    Jun 19 2025

    We are back at it with some fun interviews this summer! I took a little break from interviewing, but missed it, and I had so much fun with who I talked with for today’s interview.

    I chatted with Kara Houston, who is a proud member of SelfCAD. If you haven’t heard of SelfCAD before, it is a cloud-based CAD modeling (or computer-aided design) that allows students to model, sculpt, slice, and print online. You might know this most for 3D printing as you get started, but they have other forms of creation inside the platform that you should check out.

    Kara is passionate about what she does, and she loves that through her job, she can have a part in the future of STEM by bringing their ideas to life.

    This episode will help give you ideas on various ways you can start implementing 3D modeling in your classroom!

    Check out SelfCAD: selfcad.com

    Connect with Kara Houston on LinkedIn HERE


    Head to the show notes for a full transcript of this episode, pictures, and all the links: https://naomimeredith.com/episode198


    Download my Free K-5 STEM & Teach Year-Long Plan

    Leave a voice message HERE for the podcast with your questions and comments!

    TpT Shop: Naomi Meredith | naomimeredith.com/tptshop

    Course: STEM Teacher 101

    Workshops:

    • K-2 STEM Planning
    • 3-5 STEM Planning
    • K-5 STEM Planning Bundle
    • Stellar School-Wide News
    • STEM Career Day

    1:1 STEM Coaching Support: naomimeredith.com/coaching

    Check out more inspiration on her website: naomimeredith.com

    Connect with her on Instagram: @naomimeredith_

    YouTube Channel: Naomi Meredith

    Facebook Group: The Elementary STEM Coach Community | Technology & STEM for K-6 Teachers

    Check out my other podcast for kids:

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    28 mins
  • 197. Easy Behavior Management Systems for Makerspace Success [Back to School STEM Tips Series]

    197. Easy Behavior Management Systems for Makerspace Success [Back to School STEM Tips Series]
    Jun 17 2025
    If you're in back-to-school mode and starting to set up your classroom, this quick tip will help you think through how to organize your Makerspace or STEM supplies for the year.In this mini-episode is a clip from Episode 150, and I’m sharing how I set up my supplies to stay organized all year long, without constantly resetting things for every lesson. Whether you have a full Makerspace or just a few bins of supplies, these simple strategies can help make your space more functional and your students more independent.Resources Mentioned: STEM Teacher 101 Course [get $30 off using this code: PODCASTBFF ]Hot Glue Gun Safety Poster13 x 13, Large, Collapsible Cubes for Storing ProjectsSTEM Class Project Labels [to add to big fabric boxes]Some items are linked to my Amazon Affiliate account. When you purchase through my link, there is no added cost to you, but I receive a small commission in return.Head to the show notes for a full transcript of this episode, pictures, and all the links: https://naomimeredith.com/episode197Download my Free K-5 STEM & Teach Year-Long PlanLeave a voice message HERE for the podcast with your questions and comments!TpT Shop: Naomi Meredith | naomimeredith.com/tptshopCourse: STEM Teacher 101Workshops: K-2 STEM Planning 3-5 STEM Planning K-5 STEM Planning BundleStellar School-Wide News STEM Career Day1:1 STEM Coaching Support: naomimeredith.com/coachingCheck out more inspiration on her website: naomimeredith.comConnect with her on Instagram: @naomimeredith_YouTube Channel: Naomi MeredithFacebook Group: The Elementary STEM Coach Community | Technology & STEM for K-6 TeachersCheck out my other podcast for kids: The...
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    14 mins
  • 196. Simple Supply Organization Tips for Your STEM Classroom [Back to School STEM Tips Series]

    196. Simple Supply Organization Tips for Your STEM Classroom [Back to School STEM Tips Series]
    Jun 12 2025

    If you're in back-to-school mode and starting to set up your classroom, this quick tip will help you think through how to organize your Makerspace or STEM supplies for the year.

    In this mini-episode is a clip from Episode 150, and I’m sharing how I set up my supplies to stay organized all year long—without constantly resetting things for every lesson. Whether you have a full Makerspace or just a few bins of supplies, these simple strategies can help make your space more functional and your students more independent.

    Resources Mentioned:

    • STEM Teacher 101 Course [get $30 off using this code: PODCASTBFF ]
    • Words & Pictures- Editable Makerspace Supply Labels
    • Sticky Business Card Pouches [to use with labels]
    • Makerspace Donation Letter [editable]
    • Sterilite 3 Tiered Paper Drawers [for sorting markers]
    • Free, Editable Paper Drawer Label Template
    • Small Metal Buckets with Handles for Crayon Storage
    • 13 x 13, Large, Collapsible Cubes for Storing Projects
    • STEM Class Project Labels [to add to big fabric boxes]

    Some items are linked to my Amazon Affiliate account. When you purchase through my link, there is no added cost to you, but I receive a small commission in return.

    Head to the show notes for a full transcript of this episode, pictures, and all the links: https://naomimeredith.com/episode196


    Download my Free K-5 STEM & Teach Year-Long Plan

    Leave a voice message HERE for the podcast with your questions and comments!

    TpT Shop: Naomi Meredith | naomimeredith.com/tptshop

    Course: STEM Teacher 101

    Workshops:

    • K-2 STEM Planning
    • 3-5 STEM Planning
    • K-5 STEM Planning Bundle
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    8 mins