Sparking Joy & Creativity with STEAM: Engaging Elementary Minds
Wednesday, July 2, 2025 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM · 1 hr. (America/Chicago)
Innovator Talk
Early Childhood/Elementary
Information
Join a high energy journey into the world of creatively teaching with STEAM. You'll explore how to design engaging, student driven learning experiences that combine science, technology, engineering, arts, & math. From cutting edge tools to innovative project ideas, you'll leave with strategies to inspire curiosity & creativity in every elementary classroom.
Outline
10 minutes- Introduction, ISTE Standards, Objectives, Why use STEAM for Creativity, Turn & Talk using peer to peer interactions and Padlet for Audience participation.
10 minutes- Science Strategies
10 minutes- Technology Best Practices
10 minutes- Engineering Simple Techniques
10 minutes- Art and Math
10 minutes-Closing Reflect & Respond Audience Participation & Share Out using Padlet
Supporting research
Teach Boldly by Dr Jennifer Williams
EdTech Essentials & 40 Ways to inject Creativity into your classroom both by Dr. Monica Burns
STEAM Power: Infusing Art into your STEM curriculum by Tim Needles
Attendee Accounts
Adobe Express
code.org
Apple Books
Content Community
ASCD Annual
Subject Area
Elementary/Multiple SubjectsInterdisciplinary (STEM/STEAM)
Grade Level
PK-5
Audience
LibrarianTeacherTechnology Coach/Trainer
Session Delivery
In Person
Transformative Learning Principles
Connect learning to learnerSpark Curiosity
ISTE Standards
Educators: Facilitator: Model and nurture creativity and creative expression to communicate ideas, knowledge or connections.Students: Creative Communicator: Create original works or responsibly repurpose or remix digital resources into new creations.Students: Creative Communicator: Use digital tools to visually communicate complex ideas to others.
Skill Level
Beginner
Registration Required
No
Attendee Devices
Devices useful
Attendee Device Specification
Laptop: ChromebookLaptop: MacLaptop: PCSmartphone: AndroidSmartphone: iOSSmartphone: WindowsTablet: AndroidTablet: iOSTablet: Windows
Spotlight on Solutions
No
Additional Fee
No
