Education conferences evoke a mix of excitement and trepidation for us. On one hand, the opportunity to connect with passionate educators and learn about innovative STEM programs is truly invigorating. We love sharing our expertise on creating elementary STEM education programs. Participants engage with our K-12 turn-key solutions designed to spark a genuine interest in learning. However, the physical demands of these events – the endless walking and resulting sore feet – can be challenging!
Despite these minor discomforts, our recent experiences at education conferences have reinforced a crucial insight. There is a growing importance of engaging after-school STEM programs for elementary students. These programs play a vital role in nurturing young minds and laying the foundation for future scientific and technological breakthroughs.
“A lot of these kids are so excited about STEM and want to take it further. They are excited about having something that they can do. They can all participate because of the accessibility.” Andrea Huff, Career & STEM Academy Director, Barr-Reeve Community Schools
After School Programs: Creating STEM Pathways
Many schools don’t have the capacity to add STEM into the regular school day curriculum. Hence they are looking for after school programs or summer camps. We have some great STEM solutions for those elementary or middle school programs. Our modular lessons and fun robots are easy to implement, and students love them!
At education conferences, we share our K-12 STEM programs. These are “out of the box” turn-key solutions for elementary or middle school STEM education with:
- Modular Lessons
- Robots & Chargers & Classroom Supplies
- Hands-On Activities
- PD for Teachers
We even have great hands-on STEM for the little ones! Our mTiny robot curriculum for K-2 is an amazing way to develop early literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional skills.
Overcoming the Obstacles in Elementary STEM Education
Demonstrating mTiny playing golf!
We know that starting elementary STEM education can feel overwhelming. An elementary teacher’s readiness to integrate STEM goes beyond disciplinary content and pedagogical knowledge. (Galanti, T.M., Holincheck, N., 2022). That’s where we come in. Our professional development ensures that educators feel confident in implementing STEM programs. Educators learn to facilitate student-centered learning with robotics and coding. Then we provide everything educators need to get started:
- Turn-Key STEM: Robots, Lessons, and Staff Training
- Turn-Key STEM with Instructor
- Use Your Own Devices, or We Provide Tablets
- Students or the school can keep the robots for continued learning!
- Lesson plans adapted to meet your schedule by curriculum designers.
Whether you are completely new to incorporating STEM or have experience, we are here to make sure you achieve success. EDforTech combines standards-aligned curriculum with world-class technologies to provide a hands-on approach to STEM concepts.
“This is going to go maybe half a year of pure STEM that I don’t have to plan for. I don’t have to create it. This is my first year as a STEM teacher. This lifted my spirits. I don’t have to worry. Having it all ready for the teacher is huge for planning and your administration wants you to support core subject and that is what this is doing. It is all aligned with the standards. I would definitely recommend it. It makes you enjoy teaching.” – Mark Keever, STEM Teacher, BOK North Middle School
Providing STEM Training for Teachers is Our Passion
We need more teachers like you to teach STEM. First, EdforTech STEM Specialists help administrators and teachers analyze their current STEM pathway. Next they design and implement the best hands-on STEM programs. Next, we customize STEM training for teachers workshops to be beginner-friendly and make teaching STEM accessible for all educators. We start with where you are at. Our goal is that every educator walks out of our PD confident to teach coding and robotics. Our STEM training for teachers is:
- Easy to Schedule
- Comprehensive
- Targeted
- Engaged
Elementary STEM Education is Empowering the Next Generation
Ranger robot is great for afterschool programs
Our mission is to help educators prepare the next generation of diverse engineers, technologists, and scientists who will be solving the world’s problems. Elementary STEM education is the way that we can do that.
Back to the topic of conferences. Education conferences connect EDforTech’s STEM specialists with educators We look forward to reconnecting with you at one of these conferences: AASA, ISTE, NSTA, TCEA, ACTE, NAA, NYSCATE, CSTA. We love what we do. We can’t wait to see your elementary and middle school STEM camps, classrooms, and after school programs come to life!
Let us support you in creating K-12 STEM programs that meet your specific needs. Connect with an EDforTech STEM specialist today, and achieve your program goals with confidence. From beginner to expert, you can count on EDforTech to turn your STEM program vision into a reality.
STEM education encourages the next generation of engineers, technologists, scientists, and artists. Our team of STEM experts are here to support you in implementing meaningful K-12 learning experiences that empower students and educators. Request more information today about how you can incorporate STEM learning at your school and increase student achievement.
