STEM Story Kits provide students with an immersive learning experience that allows them to explore STEM-related careers through literacy, creating, and building.
Each kit is centered on an engaging story that sets the stage, inviting students into a world of making, creating, and doing science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) literacy empowers students as they navigate society. STEM-literate individuals are well suited to excel in today’s fast-paced world. Every child is curious, and that innate curiosity can flourish when nurtured. Through STEM Story Kits, STEM matters to students because we make it personal, relevant, fun, and experiential.
Our STEM Story Kits encourage people of all ages to do STEM in engaging, educational and entertaining ways to inspire a lifetime of learning.
Our easy-to-use kits include everything you need to create an immersive one-hour, literacy-infused STEM experience, perfect for family nights or as an introduction to STEM.
All kits come with all the materials needed for the mission, an Educator Guide, a Mission Guide for each student, digital “Pre” and “Post” Activity Guides for continued learning.
Creating experiences that are personal, relevant, fun and experiential.
We want to help kids develop the skills to think critically about the world around them. Our kits are designed to encourage them to ask "why," explore different solutions, and solve problems creatively.
We encourage children to be flexible
in their approach to challenges and
to take action on their ideas. This helps
them move beyond just theory and
into hands-on exploration and innovation.
A key part of the learning process is understanding that mistakes are lessons to be learned from. We work to cultivate a positive mindset toward failure, treating it as an opportunity for growth. Every unexpected result is a chance to get closer to a solution.
Confidence is built through doing and sharing. We encourage children to confidently share their work and ideas with a guardian, teacher, or friend. This helps them articulate their thoughts, receive constructive feedback, and feel proud of their accomplishments.
What value does imaginative/fearless thinking add to something I create or do?
How does engaging in making and creating make me an innovator?
STEM Story Kits are thoughtfully crafted with the principles of Universal Design for Learning, ensuring that all learners can access and engage with STEM in meaningful ways, as described by CAST (2024).
STEM Story Kits provide multiple means of representation, offering a variety of formats, such as visual aids, hands-on explorations, and textual information, to cater to different learning preferences.
STEM Story Kits promote multiple means of engagement by incorporating choice, flexibility, and real-world connections, allowing students to personalize their learning experiences and connect with the material in ways that resonate with their interests and strengths.
STEM Story Kits support multiple means of action and expression by offering various ways for students to demonstrate their understanding, such as building models, creating presentations, or writing reflections.
CAST. (2024). Universal Design for Learning Guidelines version 3.0. Retrieved from http://udlguidelines.cast.org