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] Instagram DMS @naomimeredith_ Resources Mentioned: Grab all the links to the physical items below in one list here on my LTK page Story: Never Touch a Polar Bear by Rosie Greening Experiment: Animal Blubber Vegetable Shortening (for the “blubber” experiment) Gallon ziplock bags Craft: Paint a seal inside a bag Crayola Washable Paint Gallon ziplock bags Science/Sensory table station Arctic Animal Plastic Toys Arctic Animal Wooden Toys **similar to the wooden set I have. Just make sure to take out the penguin! White Pom Poms Flat Clear & Blue Marbles Scoops Clear Bowls Small Sensory Table **I have this one and it’s a great small size! Another sensory table option that’s similar Technology station Sparkly Picasso Tiles (Magnetic) Arctic Animal Magnet Tiles Set Portable Light Table Math Station Arctic Animal Puzzles Arctic Animal Sorting Game**just make sure to take out the penguin Head to the show notes for a full transcript of this episode, pictures, and all the links: https://naomimeredith.com/episode209 Download my Free K-5 STEM & Teach Year-Long Plan 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