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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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Using a Picture Book and Magnetic Tiles To Teach Integers
ByAnna Cannelongo January 19, 2026January 22, 2026

The activity inspired by “Elevator Magic” by Stuart J. Murphy engages early elementary and middle school students in teaching subtraction with whole numbers and integers. It combines storytelling with creativity, allowing students to draw an elevator journey while solving equations at each stop, enhancing their mathematical understanding through imaginative learning.

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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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Using a Picture Book and Magnetic Tiles To Teach Integers

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