Running a STEM Club

I first started running a STEM club at my local primary school twelve years ago when my children were young. In the UK, as in many other countries, there is…

Having Fun with Computer Control and Programming

It was a few years ago now, and my STEM club were galloping through my existing projects at an alarming rate. I had to come up with some new ideas…

Powering Science and Engineering Economies: Teaching STEAM for Success

Joe Bradbury is a STEM expert with over 18 years’ teaching experience, specialising in science. He is currently the lead Education Product Designer at Primary Engineer, a not-for-profit organisation that brings engineering…

Science Sparks’ Top Primary Science Resources

I’m often asked for product recommendations and have tried and tested many resources both at home and in the classroom over the years. There are things like magnets, tweezers and…

Technology Across the Curriculum

In this blog, Jodie Lopez, ex primary school teacher and education technology expert, reflects on her thoughts about using technology across the curriculum.  If I were to ask you…

A practical guide: How leaders can make evidence-based decisions about STEAM provision

Dr Fiona Aubrey-Smith is an award-winning teacher and leader with a passion for supporting those who work with children and young people. As Director of One Life Learning, Fiona works…

Do Chickens Have Belly Buttons and Fish Have Funerals? Inspiring curious STEAM learners

STEAM in the Early Years: Creating Curious Learners Through Play. Alistair is an award-winning early years author, blogger, product designer and advocate of play. One of the reasons that…

Addressing the Gender Gap: how to Encourage Girls into STEAM

The gender gap in the science and tech industries is clear: despite making up half of the workforce, women hold only 26% of jobs in STEM industries[1]. The good news…

Closing the skills gap: How STEAM can Inspire the Workforce of the Future

Inspiring young people to take up STEAM subjects is essential for building the workforce of the future and thriving economies worldwide. While the global drive to be greener, healthier and…

STEAM powered learning – Why STEAM teaching is critical in early years education

STEAM-powered learning in early years education is embedded in play, exploration, curiosity, observation and questioning. How children feel about themselves as learners is intrinsic to their success. Not just in…

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