209. How to Plan Preschool STEM Lessons

While this show is all about elementary STEM, some of you teach beyond K-5 and even dive into preschool. What are some ways you can effectively plan preschool STEM lessons and keep them engaged? I'll share with you my strategies and a lesson topic that you can adapt for your classroom. Thanks to Laural S. for sending in this question! Send me your STEM questions, big or small, and you can be featured in an episode!Leave a voice message HERE Email: [email protected] DMS @naomimeredith_Resources Mentioned: Grab all the links to the physical items below in one list here on my LTK pageStory: Never Touch a Polar Bear by Rosie GreeningExperiment: Animal BlubberVegetable Shortening (for the “blubber” experiment)Gallon ziplock bagsCraft: Paint a seal inside a bagCrayola Washable PaintGallon ziplock bagsScience/Sensory table stationArctic Animal Plastic Toys Arctic Animal Wooden Toys **similar to the wooden set I have. Just make sure to take out the penguin!White Pom PomsFlat Clear & Blue MarblesScoopsClear Bowls Small Sensory Table **I have this one and it’s a great small size!Another sensory table option that’s similar Technology stationSparkly Picasso Tiles (Magnetic)Arctic Animal Magnet Tiles SetPortable Light TableMath StationArctic Animal PuzzlesArctic Animal Sorting Game**just make sure to take out the penguinHead to the show notes for a full transcript of this episode, pictures, and all the links: https://naomimeredith.com/episode209Download my Free K-5 STEM & Teach Year-Long PlanTpT 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