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Peter Rabbit Day: Storybook STEM Activities
ByAnna Cannelongo August 28, 2026August 28, 2026

Who doesn’t love the cute, mischievous Peter Rabbit? Are you looking for spring or summer STEM activities…

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Fun STEM Activity Using Roller Coasters (Math, Science, ELA, Engineering)
ByAnna Cannelongo April 13, 2026April 27, 2026

This STEM activity engages students, from preschool to fourth grade, in designing roller coasters inspired by the books “Roller Coaster” and “The Pigeon Will Ride the Roller Coaster.” It incorporates math, engineering, and reading comprehension, promoting collaboration, creativity, and connections between literature and science concepts.

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All I Want for Christmas is a Good STEM Lesson | The 12 Sleighs of Christmas
ByAnna Cannelongo December 11, 2025April 3, 2026

This post suggests using Sherri Duskey Rinker’s The Twelve Days of Christmas for engaging Christmas math and science lessons. It outlines the STEM Design Process, emphasizing the importance of creativity, communication, and iterative improvements in student projects. Incorporating picture books enhances engagement and connects literacy with STEM activities across all grade levels.

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Fostering Estimation Strategies Using The Best Mouse Cookie by Laura Numeroff
ByAnna Cannelongo June 11, 2025April 21, 2026

The content discusses using Laura Numeroff’s books, especially The Best Mouse Cookie, to teach Fermi Problems in math. These estimation problems engage students across grade levels, promoting critical thinking and problem-solving skills in mathematics.

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Zero and Infinity: Sparking Kids Imagination in Math Class
ByAnna Cannelongo November 7, 2024November 1, 2025

Many students find math unexciting due to its procedural nature, but exploring concepts like zero and infinity can reignite curiosity and wonder, potentially inspiring STEM careers. The author shares cross-curricular lesson plans from Pre-K to high school that align with Common Core standards, emphasizing creativity and holistic learning in math education.

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