STEM Education
STEM, engineering, and coding resources for classrooms, homeschool, and makerspacesExplore all aspects of STEM education with articles from MakeCrate. Jobs in STEM are expected to grow faster than jobs in all other categories in the next decade. STEM education is changing quickly to meet this growing need. We’ll track the trends and provide insights. We explore a wide variety of topics, including lesson planning for the classroom, building a makerspace, and bringing STEM into your homeschool.
Summer STEM Fun!
Summer has arrived, and somehow everyone’s already bored or sucked inside of a television. Panic has set in and you’re wondering how to keep little minds learning, growing and occupying themselves with constructive creativity. Well, you’re in luck - Here’s our Summer...
What is a Maker?
We talk a lot about “makers” at MakeCrate, and if you’ve been wondering what a “maker” is, it’s time to learn all about Maker Culture! Definition: A maker is a person (or thing) that makes or produces something. When we talk about makers, we’re referring to kids &...
5 Great STEM Activities for Outdoors
5 Great STEM Activities for OutdoorsSpring is here! The beautiful weather calls us outside, and creates the perfect opportunity to bring learning outdoors. Check out these ideas to encourage STEM learning while taking advantage of the great outdoors!...
STEM Lesson Plans: Coding and Engineering
STEM Lesson Plans: Coding and EngineeringBring engineering and coding to your classroom with our free downloadable lesson plans!STEM skills like coding, engineering, and robotics are important for all kids as they prepare for the future. Our educator written lesson...
A Parent’s Guide to Getting Your Child Excited about Coding and Engineering
Download our free STEM, coding, and engineering parent's guide!Bring STEM skills to your child with our free parent's guide to coding and engineering! Why do you need our parent's guide to...
5 Ways to Celebrate Pi Day
Pi Day is Thursday, March 14! Check out our History of Pi article, and celebrate the day with these great activities: Make a Pi bracelet! Buy small beads in 10 colors, and some string. Let each color represent the digits from 0 to 9. String your beads in the order of...
Get Kids Coding for Free
Learning to code teaches kids valuable skills. Kids who learn to code will be prepared with the tools they need for the jobs of the future, while they hone their creative thinking skills and learn persistence, systematic reasoning, and collaboration. While most...
Free coding and engineering course
Free Coding and Engineering Course!Engineering and coding skills are invaluable for kids today, and our free course is a great way to get them started learning. Looking to learn how to build electronics and write code? Already know how but hoping to...
Why Kids Should Learn to Code
Most Americans love their laptops, tablets, and smart phones, but according to a recent study by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) few Americans know much about how their favorite technologies work. When it comes to using...
Let MakeCrate help in the classroom or in your homeschool!
MakeCrate classroom kits and homeschool curriculum help parents and teachers get kids the STEM education they need at school or at home. Designed by educators, projects are fun and engaging while delivering content to meet educational standards. Check out some of our products below, or shop our full product line.
