iExploreScience: STEM in Elem
iExploreScience: STEM in Elem is for upper elementary teachers — especially grades 3–5 —who want to make elementary science and math more engaging, without adding more prep or overwhelm to their day. If you’re looking for practical ways to bring STEM and hands-on learning into your classroom while still meeting standards like NGSS, this podcast is for you.
Each week, you’ll get (ideally) short, (always!) actionable episodes (about 15–30 minutes) filled with classroom-tested ideas you can actually use. From simple STEM challenges and low-prep science activities to math routines, lab management, and neurodivergent-friendly strategies, everything is designed to help you keep students thinking, moving, and engaged—especially during the most challenging times of the year.
You’ll also hear honest reflections from real classroom experiences, with a focus on what works (and what doesn’t) in my 5th grade science and math classroom — no perfection required.
I’m Nicole, and I share practical, hands-on science and math ideas designed specifically for upper elementary teachers who want engaging, rigorous lessons without the overwhelm.
iExploreScience: STEM in Elem
Erin's ADHD Diagnosis
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Erin discusses her recent ADHD diagnosis. She recorded this episode in hopes that it may potentially help other people who suspect they have ADHD or who want to know more about what its like having ADHD.
In this episode:
- Deciding to be assessed - 4:25
- Being a kid with ADHD - 9:45
- Struggles as an adult and in the classroom 22:00
- Deciding on medication - 30:15
- Things that have helped at work and home 34:40
Recommendations:
- Book - ADHD 2.0 (affiliate link)
- Book/Planner - The ADHD Focus Friend (affiliate link)
- Planner - Future ADHD
Other episodes:
- Podcast: Your ADHD Bestie
- Season 10 Episode 2: Things we want teachers to know about ADHD
- 122 Rethinking That Class: What to Do When Classes Feel like a Challenge
- 111 Rethinking Your Classroom Management Plan
- 101- The Brain Science Behind Your Students' (Missing) Engagement
You're invited to check out Bring Wonder Back, an on-demand video series designed to help you take your first steps to transforming your students into scientists with 3D teaching practices — what the NGSS is all about! Access this video series at iexplorescience.com/wonder and get ready to bring wonder, engagement, and a love for learning back to your science class.
Are you looking for a quick, easy and FREE way to improve your lessons? Download Erin's 3D Lesson Planner. Then, all you have to do is write down what you are already doing in class. Then, she will send you instructions for EASY next steps. Click here to grab this FREE download.
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