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  • 220. Create a 3D Printed Keychain without any 3D Printing Experience

    220. Create a 3D Printed Keychain without any 3D Printing Experience
    Oct 21 2026
    Want to try 3D printing with your students but aren't sure where to start? I'm sharing a fun, beginner-friendly 3D printing project that students can complete in just two class sessions—no previous 3D printing experience needed!I'll walk you through how my students created their own Halloween-inspired 3D printed keychains using Doodle 3D Transform, a free, easy-to-use design tool that doesn't require student accounts or logins. From drawing their designs to exporting files, organizing student prints, and decorating the finished keychains, I'm sharing the entire process along with tips I've learned from teaching this project myself.Whether you're brand new to 3D printing, looking for an easy project for younger students, or want a quick seasonal STEM activity, this lesson is a great way to get students designing and creating!Resources MentionedLesson: Halloween 3D Printed Keychains & How-To Draws5+ Spooky STEM Lessons GuideDoodle 3D TransformGlow-in-the-Dark 3D Filament Brands: Overture & MIKA3D 3D Printing Design Software: Doodle 3D Transform & Tinkercad3D Printed Constellations (these also glow-in-the-dark!)Paint Markers (to color 3D designs)Keychain ringsFree 3D Printing StationHead to the show notes for a full transcript of this episode, pictures, and all the links: https://naomimeredith.com/episode220Download 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 DayCheck 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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    10 min
  • 219. 3 Glow-in-the-Dark STEM Activities to Try

    219. 3 Glow-in-the-Dark STEM Activities to Try
    Oct 14 2026
    9Add a little glow to your spooky STEM lessons this Halloween season! In this episode, I'm sharing three fun, hands-on STEM activities that glow in the dark and are perfect for bringing a little extra excitement into your K-5 classroom.From building a glowing spooky house using just paper to experimenting with glow-in-the-dark slime and designing 3D-printed Halloween keychains. Plus, I'll share classroom tips, materials, and ways to make these projects easy to prep and teach.Resources Mentioned: Free Spooky House Printable Template15+ Spooky STEM Lessons GuideGlow-in-the-Dark Slime STEM ActivityGlow-in-the-Dark 3D Filament Brands: Overture & MIKA3D 3D Printing Design Software: Doodle 3D Transform & Tinkercad3D Printed Constellations (these also glow-in-the-dark!)Paint Markers (to color 3D designs)Keychain ringsSTEM & Stories for #goldilocks Digital Citizenship lesson: Private vs. Personal informationHead to the show notes for a full transcript of this episode, pictures, and all the links: https://naomimeredith.com/episode219Download 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 DayCheck 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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    9 min
  • 218. 5 October STEM Activities for Kids

    218. 5 October STEM Activities for Kids
    Oct 7 2026
    I love themed STEM lessons, and I know you and your students will enjoy these October STEM activities. I put together a mix of robotics lessons, Makerspace, and even technology options to help bring Fall into your classroom. These five fall STEM activities to try are perfect for one-day lessons, sub plans, or even class parties, especially since they are low-prep challenges.Resources Mentioned Apple Life Cycle Robot CodingPumpkin Life Cycle Robot CodingPrintable Robotics MatsOctober Engineer Inspiration BoardHalloween Engineer Inspiration BoardPumpkin STEM Activities Small plastic pumpkins (for Harvest Basket Challenge)Small plastic apples (for Harvest Basket Challenge)Head to the show notes for a full transcript of this episode, pictures, and all the links: https://naomimeredith.com/episode218Download 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 DayCheck 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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    12 min
  • 217. Lessons for Starting A STEAM Program with K-4 STEAM Teachers from Ladue School District

    217. Lessons for Starting A STEAM Program with K-4 STEAM Teachers from Ladue School District
    Sep 22 2026
    In this episode, I’m joined by four elementary STEAM teachers who worked together to build a brand-new K–4 STEAM program across their district: Kristina Lodes, Jenny Bradley, Miranda Berry, and Mary Linneman. We’re chatting about what that process actually looked like—from defining their roles and creating a curriculum to working with a budget, using materials they already had, and figuring out how to fit robotics, coding, engineering, makerspace, 3D printing, and more into a meaningful learning experience for students.You’ll also hear about some of the biggest successes they’ve had along the way, including STEM Survival Camp, 3D printing, digital portfolios, and their district-wide STEAM Fest and Recycled Runway. Most importantly, they share how collaboration, having a strong starting point, and being willing to adapt lessons for their own students helped make an overwhelming process feel much more manageable.Whether you’re brand new to teaching STEM or STEAM, helping build a program from scratch, or looking for ways to strengthen the program you already have, this conversation is packed with real-life ideas and encouragement you can use in your own STEM classroom.Resources Mentioned Naomi Meredith’s K-5 STEM Year Long Plan BundleSTEAM T-Shirts that the team is wearing Episode 1 of Elementary STEM Coach Podcast: I’m a new STEM Teacher, what should I focus on?Head to the show notes for a full transcript of this episode, pictures, and all the links: https://naomimeredith.com/episode217Download 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 DayCheck 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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    41 min
  • 216. The Great Tape Debate: How to Manage Tape in a STEM Classroom

    216. The Great Tape Debate: How to Manage Tape in a STEM Classroom
    Sep 16 2026

    If you’re wondering how to manage tape in your STEM classroom, you’ve come to the right place. This is a HOT TOPIC among the STEM teacher community! When I posted about this on my Instagram, @naomimeredith_, I showed the most common ways you might have students use tape in the classroom. The responses to this post spanned across the board, and there were other strategies shared as well!

    Let’s dive into what you said and see where your strategy lands, and maybe you’ll gain a new strategy while listening.

    Resources Mentioned

    • Tape Instagram Post from @naomimeredith_
    • Classroom Makerspace Menu

    Head to the show notes for a full transcript of this episode, pictures, and all the links: https://naomimeredith.com/episode216

    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

    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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    9 min
  • 215. Growth Mindset STEM Lessons for 3-5

    215. Growth Mindset STEM Lessons for 3-5
    Sep 1 2026
    Having a Growth Mindset isn't just something important for STEM classes; it's important as a life skill. I'll be sharing Growth Mindset STEM lessons for 3-5 that you can teach in a week. Each lesson has a growth mindset theme to start as the focus, a paired kid-friendly video, a picture book to read to the class, and a hands-on activity to apply the skill.These lessons not only work well in a STEM classroom setting, but in homeroom elementary classrooms as well!Resources Mentioned Free Download-Week of Growth Mindset PlansGrowth Mindset Video Playlist for KidsK-2 Growth Mindset Lesson Bundle3-5 Growth Mindset Lesson Bundle'We Create Work We are Proud Of' & Be You! By Peter H. Reynolds'We Do Hard Things' & Someone Builds The Dream by Lisa Wheeler and Loren Long'We Make Mistakes to Help Us Grow' & Builder Brothers Big Plans By Jonathan and Drew Scott'We Dream Big & Take Risks' & What Do You Do With an Idea? By Kobi Yamada'We Look at the World in New Ways' & Have You Thanked an Inventor Today? By Patrice McLaurin **Innovator Thinking Strategies poster is in this resourceHead to the show notes for a full transcript of this episode, pictures, and all the links: https://naomimeredith.com/episode215Download 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 DayCheck 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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    11 min
  • 214. Growth Mindset STEM Lessons for K-2

    214. Growth Mindset STEM Lessons for K-2
    Aug 25 2026
    Having a Growth Mindset isn't just something important for STEM classes; it's important as a life skill. I'll be sharing Growth Mindset STEM lessons for K-2 that you can teach in a week. Each lesson has a growth mindset theme to start as the focus, a paired kid-friendly video, a picture book to read to the class, and a hands-on activity to apply the skill. These lessons not only work well in a STEM classroom setting, but in homeroom elementary classrooms as well! Resources Mentioned Free Download-Week of Growth Mindset PlansGrowth Mindset Video Playlist for KidsK-2 Growth Mindset Lesson Bundle3-5 Growth Mindset Lesson Bundle'We Create Work We are Proud Of' & The World Needs Who You Were Made to Be 'We Do Hard Things' & Unflappable'We Make Mistakes to Help Us Grow' & Rosie Revere, Engineer'We Dream Big and Take Risks' & After the Fall'We Look at the World in New Ways' & Perfect SquareHead to the show notes for a full transcript of this episode, pictures, and all the links: https://naomimeredith.com/episode214Download 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 DayCheck 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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    11 min
  • 213. STEM Survival Camp Tips & Tricks

    213. STEM Survival Camp Tips & Tricks
    Aug 19 2026
    STEM Survival Camp is a great way to get kids outside and look at the world in new ways. Through these lessons, you can authentically teach the Engineering Design Process. After many years of teaching these lessons to students in my classes, here are some tips and tricks I learned along the way that can help you too!Resources Mentioned STEM Project Plan Rubric for Students (4 Star Plan)STEM Survival Camp Bundle: K-55th Grade: Build a Shelter 4th Grade: Design a Hiking Backpack3rd Grade: Create a Game from the Land2nd Grade: Protect the Food1st Grade: Fishing PoleKindergarten: Cross the RiverHead to the show notes for a full transcript of this episode, pictures, and all the links: https://naomimeredith.com/episode213Download 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 DayCheck 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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    15 min