Stem

When kids read engaging stories about math, they learn to love it. That’s the idea behind the Mathical Collection Development Awards, and school librarians who have received the award say that’s exactly what happens.

School librarians are finding unique ways to integrate the technology in nearly every unit of study. Virtual field trips are only the tip of the iceberg for how this tech can impact learning.

Experiential learning has become an integral part of many classrooms and libraries as we better understand how brains work. That tactile learning mode is essential for some students and beneficial for all.

"I have seen first-hand the impact that learning about growing food can have on kids. Once children understand that our most nutritious food comes directly from the earth and from farms, a new world of connection with their bodies and their surroundings opens up."

A team of librarians and academics identifies different kinds of counting books and recommends titles and read-aloud strategies for each. 

Solving real-world problems with VR, using translation tools with English-language learners, and upping the robotics game are a few ways librarians use tech to engage students.

No Boundaries creators Clare Fieseler and Gabby Salazar discuss process, persistence, and inspiring the next generation to chase their biggest dreams.

Four STEM-themed adventures for elementary students drawn to the appealing series. 

Recommended activities and resources to help foster math and library skills.