The Elementary STEM Coach Podcast
Naomi Meredith
Show overview
The Elementary STEM Coach Podcast has been publishing since 2022, and across the 4 years since has built a catalogue of 235 episodes, alongside 1 trailer or bonus episode. That works out to roughly 75 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence.
Episodes typically run ten to twenty minutes — most land between 14 min and 24 min — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Education show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 3 days ago, with 14 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2023, with 93 episodes published. Published by Naomi Meredith.
From the publisher
Are you tired of scrolling online for your next great STEM lesson? Do you feel like there is no time to plan, research and test meaningful STEM lessons, so you throw together a hands-on activity and hope that it works? What systems and routines should you set in place to help students be creative, critically think, and collaborate? The Elementary STEM Coach is a podcast for K-5 STEM teachers, classroom teachers, GT specialists, and homeschool parents looking for actionable STEM solutions. Each week, Naomi Meredith will share tools, resources and lesson ideas that are actionable in your classroom and create highly engaging experiences with your students. You’ll learn systems and routines that will create control in the chaos and that will keep you organized all year long. Your mindless scrolling days are over! Your new STEM-best friend is now here in your ear buds! Naomi Meredith is a former classroom teacher turned current K-5 STEM teacher and coach. Her role not only includes teaching over 500 students in her school, but also developing standards-based curriculum, leading professional development and coaching teachers to help them integrate STEM & Technology. With over a decade of experience along with a M.Ed. in STEM Leadership and STEM Certificate, she helps teachers world-wide navigate the best practices, strategies and tools out there. She truly believes that any teacher out there can learn how to use STEM & Technology in their classrooms effectively. She can’t wait to connect with you and be your guide! Check out more inspiration on her website: naomimeredith.com Connect with her on Instagram: @naomimeredith_ Learn more on her YouTube Channel: Naomi Meredith
Latest Episodes
View all 235 episodes221. My Top Favorite Tools to Use when 3D Printing with Kids
220. Create a 3D Printed Keychain without any 3D Printing Experience
219. 3 Glow-in-the-Dark STEM Activities to Try
218. 5 October STEM Activities for Kids
217. Lessons for Starting A STEAM Program with K-4 STEAM Teachers from Ladue School District
216. The Great Tape Debate: How to Manage Tape in a STEM Classroom
215. Growth Mindset STEM Lessons for 3-5
214. Growth Mindset STEM Lessons for K-2
213. STEM Survival Camp Tips & Tricks
212. Kicking off the School Year with STEM Survival Camp with Bre Smith
211. How to Implement What You Learned after a STEM Teacher Conference
Ep 210210. What app should I use when 3D printing with younger students?
Have you wanted to 3D print with younger students but realized Tinkercad is too hard for them? Trust me, I've been there too! I love Tinkercad and prefer using it starting with 2nd graders. But for my younger students and one-day challenges, I prefer using Doodle 3D Transform. I'll be digging more into this app and sharing some lesson ideas along with tips when using it, including multi-color printing!Resources Mentioned Join the 3D Printing Workshop for Teachers hereXMaker 3D Printer Bambu Labs [Amazon Link] [Direct Website]My favorite 3D filament3D Print Software, website & app: Tinkercad.com3D Print Software, website & app: Doodle 3D TransformBeekle & Unimaginary Friends Lesson (3D printing included!)3D Printing Lessons for Elementary Students | K-5 STEM Bundle5th Grade 3D Print Project: Environment Invention4th Grade 3D Print Project: Night Light with a Circuit3rd Grade 3D Print Project: Life Cycle Model2nd Grade 3D Print Project: Custom Birdhouse<a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Animal-Characteristics-Activity-3D-Printing-STEM-Project-8225120"...
Ep 209209. 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] DMS @naomimeredith_Resources Mentioned: Grab all the links to the physical items below in one list here on my LTK pageStory: Never Touch a Polar Bear by Rosie GreeningExperiment: Animal BlubberVegetable Shortening (for the “blubber” experiment)Gallon ziplock bagsCraft: Paint a seal inside a bagCrayola Washable PaintGallon ziplock bagsScience/Sensory table stationArctic Animal Plastic Toys Arctic Animal Wooden Toys **similar to the wooden set I have. Just make sure to take out the penguin!White Pom PomsFlat Clear & Blue MarblesScoopsClear Bowls Small Sensory Table **I have this one and it’s a great small size!<li...
Ep 208208. Helpful STEM Professional Development for Elementary Teachers
Welcome back to another year of the podcast! Excited to be back with this new podcast refresh!We are chatting all about easy and helpful ways to get STEM Professional Development for elementary teachers that you'll actually use! Likewise, you can access all of this in the comfort of your own home or school; no need to travel anywhere!Get credit for listening to the podcast! Download the free podcast playlist categories & certificate. Follow me HERE on Like To Know It, LTK, for links to my favorite STEM products, outfits, and daily life behind-the-scenesHead to the show notes for a full transcript of this episode, pictures, and all the links: https://naomimeredith.com/episode208Download my Free K-5 STEM & Teach Year-Long PlanLeave a voice message HERE for the podcast with your questions and comments!TpT Shop: Naomi Meredith | naomimeredith.com/tptshopCourse: STEM Teacher 101Workshops:3D Printing 101 K-2 STEM Planning 3-5 STEM Planning K-5 STEM Planning BundleStellar School-Wide News STEM Career Day1:1 STEM Coaching Support: naomimeredith.com/coachingCheck out more inspiration on her website: naomimeredith.comConnect with her on Instagram: @naomimeredith_YouTube Channel: <a...
Ep 207207. Top Three Need to Know Things About 3D Printing with Kids
3D Printing with kids can be intimidating, especially if you don't have any outside experience to teach them. I felt the same way, and I almost wanted to give up on 3D printing. In fact, 3D printing is a STEM lesson I enjoy teaching and continue to learn about! In this episode, I'll be answering these common questions I get from teachers about 3D printing. What printer should I get?How do kids design 3D prints? What 3D printing lessons should I teach for each grade? Resources Mentioned Join the 3D Printing Workshop for Teachers hereXMaker 3D Printer Bambu Labs [Amazon Link] [Direct Website]My favorite 3D filament3D Print Software, website & app: Tinkercad.com3D Print Software, website & app: Doodle 3D Transform3D Printing Lessons for Elementary Students | K-5 STEM Bundle5th Grade 3D Print Project: Environment Invention4th Grade 3D Print Project: Night Light with a Circuit3rd Grade 3D Print Project: Life Cycle Model2nd Grade 3D Print Project: Custom Birdhouse1st Grade 3D Print Project: Animal Family TraitsKindergarten 3D Print Project: Earth Care CharmFreebie- 3D Printing Station Signs3D Printing Video Tutorial playlist by Naomi [Tinkercad & Doodle 3D Transform]Some items are linked to my Amazon Affiliate account. When you purchase through my link, there is no added cost to you, but I receive a small commission in return.Head to the show notes for a full transcript of this episode, pictures, and all...
Ep 206206. Pumpkin STEM Stations for K-5 That You Can Use After Halloween
Spooky season is coming to a close, so what are you going to teach in STEM now? These pumpkin STEM stations aren't Halloween specific, so they can work in November! What I like about them is that they can be adapted for all grade levels, K-5, and are low-prep. Once you have all the materials prepped, you are ready to go for a couple of weeks!Here is a snapshot of the stations:Science: Build and Label a Pumpkin (inside & outside)Technology: Life Cycle of a Pumpkin robot codingEngineering: Pattern Blocks Pumpkin BuildingMath: Pumpkin Seed CountingGrab all of these pumpkin stations and more in this collection: https://naomimeredith.com/tptpumpkinstemHead to the show notes for a full transcript of this episode, pictures, and all the links: https://naomimeredith.com/episode206Download my Free K-5 STEM & Teach Year-Long PlanLeave a voice message HERE for the podcast with your questions and comments!TpT Shop: Naomi Meredith | naomimeredith.com/tptshopCourse: STEM Teacher 101Workshops: K-2 STEM Planning 3-5 STEM Planning K-5 STEM Planning BundleStellar School-Wide News STEM Career Day1:1 STEM Coaching Support: naomimeredith.com/coachingCheck out more inspiration on her website: naomimeredith.comConnect with her on Instagram: @naomimeredith_YouTube Channel: Naomi MeredithFacebook Group: The Elementary STEM Coach Community | Technology & STEM for K-6 TeachersCheck out my other podcast for kids: The STEM Career Quest
Ep 205205. Building a STEM Identity in Students with SmartLab CEO, Dr. Jennifer Berry
You've spent the first part of your teaching career as a general education teacher, and now you are stepping into the elementary STEM space. It's equal parts exciting, but also overwhelming. What types of supports are out there to support you in this new-to-you role?Well, you are definitely going to enjoy today's interview! I am chatting with CEO of SmartLab, Dr. Jennifer Berry. The company's philosophy on how they support teachers and students is definitely one that I agree with and goes further than just teaching STEM lessons. Dr. Berry’s background and deep leadership experience in K-12 education, plus her commitment to growing mission-oriented teams, make her the ideal leader to navigate the company’s next chapter of growth. She joins a leadership team already transforming how students experience and consume innovative career-connected curriculum with hands-on, STEM-infused learning,” stated Franklin Staley, Managing Director of Exeter Street Capital Partners and Chairman of CLS.Connect with SmartLab on LinkedInConnect with Dr. Berry on LinkedInCheck out SmartLab's website Get Started Here! November 7, 2025- SmartLab STEM Identity DayHead to the show notes for a full transcript of this episode, pictures, and all the links: https://naomimeredith.com/episode205Download my Free K-5 STEM & Teach Year-Long PlanLeave a voice message HERE for the podcast with your questions and comments!TpT Shop: Naomi Meredith | naomimeredith.com/tptshopCourse: STEM Teacher 101Workshops: K-2 STEM Planning 3-5 STEM Planning K-5 STEM Planning BundleStellar School-Wide News STEM Career Day1:1 STEM Coaching Support: naomimeredith.com/coachingCheck out more inspiration on her website: naomimeredith.comConnect with her on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/naomimeredith_/" rel="noopener noreferrer"...
Ep 204204. What Video School Announcements are Really Like with Rebecca Zide
Have you been on the fence about starting video school-wide news? Maybe you think you don’t have the right equipment, you need to go live each day, or that it’s too complicated. Whatever your hang-ups are about getting started, I was there too. However, I still got this started at my school, and it was such a success!But don’t just take it from me. In this guest interview, I am chatting with elementary teacher Rebecca Zide, who successfully implemented video school-wide news at her school with the help of my on-demand workshop. She shares all her successes and learning moments while implementing these announcements at her school. I know you’ll find her stories inspiring and motivating to help you want to try this with your students! Need more help getting started? Check out my news workshop here!Watch one of Rebecca’s news episodes in action (shared with permission) Check out THIS local news story that was created about Rebecca’s news programHead to the show notes for a full transcript of this episode, pictures, and all the links: https://naomimeredith.com/episode204Download my Free K-5 STEM & Teach Year-Long PlanLeave a voice message HERE for the podcast with your questions and comments!TpT Shop: Naomi Meredith | naomimeredith.com/tptshopCourse: STEM Teacher 101Workshops: K-2 STEM Planning 3-5 STEM Planning K-5 STEM Planning BundleStellar School-Wide News STEM Career Day1:1 STEM Coaching Support: naomimeredith.com/coachingCheck out more inspiration on her website: naomimeredith.comConnect with her on Instagram: @naomimeredith_YouTube Channel: Naomi MeredithFacebook Group: <a...
Ep 203203. Grades K-2: How to Teach Each Letter of STEM in a Week
If you wanted to dedicate a week to teaching students what each letter of STEM was, where do you even begin? You want the lessons to be simple enough to last for one class session, but still engaging.This is Part 2 of a 2 part series where I will be giving you a week of lesson plans for Kinder-2nd grades on how to teach each letter of STEM in a week. Grab the free PDF with the lesson plans here: https://naomimeredith.com/weekofstemplansHead to the show notes for a full transcript of this episode, pictures, and all the links: https://naomimeredith.com/episode203Download my Free K-5 STEM & Teach Year-Long PlanLeave a voice message HERE for the podcast with your questions and comments!TpT Shop: Naomi Meredith | naomimeredith.com/tptshopCourse: STEM Teacher 101Workshops: K-2 STEM Planning 3-5 STEM Planning K-5 STEM Planning BundleStellar School-Wide News STEM Career DaySTEM Teacher Book Club: naomimeredith.com/stemteacherbookshelf1:1 STEM Coaching Support: naomimeredith.com/coachingCheck out more inspiration on her website: naomimeredith.comConnect with her on Instagram: @naomimeredith_YouTube Channel: Naomi MeredithFacebook Group: The Elementary STEM Coach Community | Technology & STEM for K-6 TeachersCheck out my other podcast for kids: The STEM Career Quest
Ep 202202. Grades 3-5: How to Teach Each Letter of STEM in a Week
If you wanted to dedicate a week to teaching students what each letter of STEM was, where do you even begin? You want the lessons to be simple enough to last for one class session, but still engaging.This is Part 1 of a 2 part series where I will be giving you a week of lesson plans for 3rd-5th grades on how to teach each letter of STEM in a week. Grab the free PDF with the lesson plans here: https://naomimeredith.com/weekofstemplansHead to the show notes for a full transcript of this episode, pictures, and all the links: https://naomimeredith.com/episode202Download my Free K-5 STEM & Teach Year-Long PlanLeave a voice message HERE for the podcast with your questions and comments!TpT Shop: Naomi Meredith | naomimeredith.com/tptshopCourse: STEM Teacher 101Workshops: K-2 STEM Planning 3-5 STEM Planning K-5 STEM Planning BundleStellar School-Wide News STEM Career Day1:1 STEM Coaching Support: naomimeredith.com/coachingCheck out more inspiration on her website: naomimeredith.comConnect with her on Instagram: @naomimeredith_YouTube Channel: Naomi MeredithFacebook Group: The Elementary STEM Coach Community | Technology & STEM for K-6 TeachersCheck out my other podcast for kids: The STEM Career Quest