173 episodes

Are you tired of scrolling online for your next great STEM lesson? Do you feel like there is no time to plan, research and test meaningful STEM lessons, so you throw together a hands-on activity and hope that it works? What systems and routines should you set in place to help students be creative, critically think, and collaborate? The Elementary STEM Coach is a podcast for K-5 STEM teachers, classroom teachers, GT specialists, and homeschool parents looking for actionable STEM solutions. Each week, Naomi Meredith will share tools, resources and lesson ideas that are actionable in your classroom and create highly engaging experiences with your students. You’ll learn systems and routines that will create control in the chaos and that will keep you organized all year long. Your mindless scrolling days are over! Your new STEM-best friend is now here in your ear buds!Naomi Meredith is a former classroom teacher turned current K-5 STEM teacher and coach. Her role not only includes teaching over 500 students in her school, but also developing standards-based curriculum, leading professional development and coaching teachers to help them integrate STEM & Technology.With over a decade of experience along with a M.Ed. in STEM Leadership and STEM Certificate, she helps teachers world-wide navigate the best practices, strategies and tools out there. She truly believes that any teacher out there can learn how to use STEM & Technology in their classrooms effectively. She can’t wait to connect with you and be your guide!Check out more inspiration on her website: naomimeredith.com Connect with her on Instagram: @naomimeredith_ Learn more on her YouTube Channel: Naomi Meredith

The Elementary STEM Coach Podcast Naomi Meredith

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Are you tired of scrolling online for your next great STEM lesson? Do you feel like there is no time to plan, research and test meaningful STEM lessons, so you throw together a hands-on activity and hope that it works? What systems and routines should you set in place to help students be creative, critically think, and collaborate? The Elementary STEM Coach is a podcast for K-5 STEM teachers, classroom teachers, GT specialists, and homeschool parents looking for actionable STEM solutions. Each week, Naomi Meredith will share tools, resources and lesson ideas that are actionable in your classroom and create highly engaging experiences with your students. You’ll learn systems and routines that will create control in the chaos and that will keep you organized all year long. Your mindless scrolling days are over! Your new STEM-best friend is now here in your ear buds!Naomi Meredith is a former classroom teacher turned current K-5 STEM teacher and coach. Her role not only includes teaching over 500 students in her school, but also developing standards-based curriculum, leading professional development and coaching teachers to help them integrate STEM & Technology.With over a decade of experience along with a M.Ed. in STEM Leadership and STEM Certificate, she helps teachers world-wide navigate the best practices, strategies and tools out there. She truly believes that any teacher out there can learn how to use STEM & Technology in their classrooms effectively. She can’t wait to connect with you and be your guide!Check out more inspiration on her website: naomimeredith.com Connect with her on Instagram: @naomimeredith_ Learn more on her YouTube Channel: Naomi Meredith

    160. Your STEM Celebrations from the 2023-2024 School Year

    160. Your STEM Celebrations from the 2023-2024 School Year

    Another school year has come to an end, and you may be thinking about all the things that went wrong and what you want to change and fix for the next school year. Instead of focusing on what you could have done differently or what you want to change for the next school year, I want you to think about your amazing accomplishments this school year. In today’s episode, we are having a STEM celebration for all of the amazing things you shared with me that you achieved this year. I’m also sharing what I accomplished this past year.
    Head to the show notes for a full transcript of this episode, pictures, and all the links: https://naomimeredith.com/episode160/
    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 BundleStellar 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

    • 19 min
    159. 3 End of Year Science Activities & STEM Challenges

    159. 3 End of Year Science Activities & STEM Challenges

    It’s the end of the school year, which means it can be a crazy and overwhelming time in your STEM classroom. Even with the kids excited about summer break, you can still keep them engaged and learning in your STEM classroom. In today’s episode, I’m sharing 3 end of year science activities that you can easily implement in your classroom. Even if your school year has ended, these are great activities to use if you’re teaching summer camp or have your own kids home with you for the summer. 
    Head to the show notes for a full transcript of this episode, pictures, and all the links: https://naomimeredith.com/episode159

    • 12 min
    158. Ideas for Professional Development for STEM Teachers 2024

    158. Ideas for Professional Development for STEM Teachers 2024

    Have you been wondering what types of STEM professional development you should be participating in? What are the best STEM professional development opportunities available? In today’s episode, I’m sharing ideas for professional development for STEM teachers in 2024. The resources and ideas I’m breaking down will cover three categories of professional development types, giving you lots of options. 

    Head to the show notes for a full transcript of this episode, pictures, and all the links: https://naomimeredith.com/episode158

    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 & 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 

    • 24 min
    Bonus! 3 STEM Teacher Interview Tips [Ep.79 Replay]

    Bonus! 3 STEM Teacher Interview Tips [Ep.79 Replay]

    Are you hoping to land a STEM position at your school? Maybe you’re wondering what are some important things that you need to consider when interviewing for a STEM position. In today's episode, I share three STEM teacher interview tips to keep in mind when you are preparing for a STEM teacher interview.

    Head to the show notes for a full transcript of this episode, pictures, and all the links: https://naomimeredith.com/episode79/

    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 & 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 

    • 13 min
    157. Class Schedule Examples for Elementary STEM

    157. Class Schedule Examples for Elementary STEM

    Are you looking to update your STEM schedule to coordinate with the other specials teachers in your school? Or is your school in the process of adding a STEM program and trying to figure out the best schedule? If yes, then today’s episode is just for you. I’m sharing class schedule examples for elementary STEM. These examples will give you several ideas for how you can structure your STEM schedule. 

    Head to the show notes for a full transcript of this episode, pictures, and all the links: https://naomimeredith.com/episode157

    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 & 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 

    • 22 min
    156. Tips for Managing Robotics and Coding for Kids [STEM Project & Behavior Management Series]

    156. Tips for Managing Robotics and Coding for Kids [STEM Project & Behavior Management Series]

    Coding and robotics are some of the most popular lessons in the elementary STEM space. It’s no surprise that there are so many different coding and robotics tools available. With all of these tools available, how do you manage them all in your STEM classroom? What are the best strategies for behavior management? What types of lessons should you implement? In today’s episode, we are diving into all aspects of robotics and coding for kids. I share the best systems, behavior management strategies, and lessons for coding and robotics in your STEM classroom.

    Head to the show notes for a full transcript of this episode, pictures, and all the links: https://naomimeredith.com/episode156

    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 & 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 

    • 24 min

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