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Finding the Funds: STEM Programs for Elementary and Middle Schools

At Kid Spark, we’re passionate about helping educators and administrators access the funding they need to provide quality, engaging STEM learning...

Understanding NGSS Standards for Elementary and Middle School

A complete guide to the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), NGSS terminology, and NGSS lesson plan examples.

Fun Back-to-School STEM Projects for Middle School Classes

Explore 10 hands-on STEM activities and projects to keep middle schoolers engaged as they head back to school.

Cultivating STEM Identity in Elementary School Students

Learn what STEM identity is, how to develop and support STEM identity, and activities to build STEM identity in the...

10 STEM Education Myths, Busted

We've taken the most common myths about STEM education...and debunked them! Read more about these common...

How to Support Visual Learners in Elementary School STEM

Visual learners have unique needs in the classroom. Explore these techniques for visual learners in elementary school...

Engineering Basics for Elementary School Students

How to introduce STEM engineering concepts to your elementary class with fun engineering classroom activities and...