Hey Reader, It’s the final day of the Back to School TPT Sale! 🛍️ Save up to 25% on everything in my shop TODAY only. ✨ Use code BTS24 at checkout for even more savings. Save time and your sanity with these FUN and MEANINGFUL games, lessons, and resources! Shop the Sale Now! Be quick! This sale ends tonight! Best,SarahSimply STEAM 🩷 P.S. Remember, the sale is today only! Use code BTS24 to save up to 25%.
2 months ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader, Tomorrow is a special day. Why, you might ask? Well, I have two reasons. 1️⃣ Tomorrow is the last day of my summer break. I'm back in third grade starting Wednesday. 2️⃣ The sitewide TPT sale starts tomorrow! You can save 20% on everything in my TPT shop + an extra 5% when you use the code BTS24 at checkout. 🎉 Now, if you're like me and have a tight schedule, save yourself some time by placing these year-long bundles in your cart right now! This way, you can check out quickly...
2 months ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader, Oy, it’s bittersweet—summer’s almost over! 🌞 But I’ve got something special to help you gear up for an amazing school year. I just published a new blog post, "5 Things Every Teacher Should Do for a Successful Back to School" It’s packed with tips and resources that have made a huge difference in my classroom. 📖 Read the blog post here: 5 Things Every Teacher Should Do for a Successful Back to School To make your back-to-school prep even smoother, I'm giving you a FREE Back to...
2 months ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader, It's almost summer break, and I'm so grateful. As a valued member of our Simply STEAM community, your feedback is incredibly important to me. Before I share the deets about this survey (and FREE gifts), I want to know, have you ever heard your students say things that were completely untrue? Things like: "That's where Mrs. Barnett sleeps." "Mrs. Barnett is only 22." And my personal favorite, ⤵️ "There's a pool on the roof." As amusing as these stories are, they remind me of the...
5 months ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader, If you're anything like me, you're constantly searching for ways to spice up your lessons and keep those little eyes wide with wonder. So, let's dive into how NOT to teach the plant life cycle—unless you’re ready for your classroom to transform into a hub of excitement and curiosity! Here’s what you might be doing wrong (and what to do instead): ❌ Don't just use textbooks. Why talk about roots and stems from pages that can't grow? Let’s get those hands dirty! My latest blog post...
6 months ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader, This whole month, I've been buzzing about the exciting lifecycles we get to explore with our elementary students, especially our little spotted friends—the ladybugs! 🐞 I love them so much I even have them tattooed on my foot, but enough about me... There was a time when I took my little scientists on a ladybug hunt outside school. They discovered eggs on a blade of grass, and we took them inside to let them hatch in our Ladybug Habitat. 💯 Side note: Did you know ladybugs aren't...
6 months ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader, I had a little moment this weekend at a coffee shop that I just had to share with you. Picture this: I'm cozied up with my laptop when two fellow educators pull up chairs and dive into a sea of papers and lesson plans. Sound familiar? It got me thinking... We pour our hearts into shaping young minds, but oh, those time-consuming tasks can really cramp our style, right? What if I told you there's a sprinkle of magic that could give us more time for... well, life? Enter AI. Yep,...
7 months ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader, Here's a look at what's inside this week's STEAM up! ⤵️ 💡 Tip of the Week: It's not just tape 📲 Let's Get Social: Awesome hack that'll save you 💰 💻 Blog of the Week: 10 Simple & Fun STEM Ideas for March 🧠 Featured Resource: How to master fluency WITHOUT timed tests 🌟 Freebie: Fluency Math Game 💡 Tip of the Week What is that tape in your classroom for? I use this tape to create a human number line, measure distance, and line students up in their spots. Our number line starts at...
8 months ago • 2 min read
Sale ends in... Hey Reader, Quick heads up – the clock's ticking! 🕒 You've got just 4 hours left to snag some amazing deals in our February Sale. Missed it? Well, let's fix that! With code FEBSALE24, you can save a whopping up to 25%. Imagine all the time you'll save on lesson planning with our fun and engaging activities. And the best part? Big savings mean you can stock up on more of the good stuff without breaking the bank. Ready to dive in? Click the button below and let's get your...
8 months ago • 1 min read