The Elementary STEM Coach Podcast

212. Kicking off the School Year with STEM Survival Camp with Bre Smith

August 11, 2026·32 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

How do you authentically teach students how to use the Engineering Design Process in K-5? I'm chatting with K-5 STEAM teacher, Bre Smith and how she uses STEM Survival Camp to kick off the school year with her classes, and has even made it a tradition to start the Back to School Season.Resources Mentioned STEM Project Plan Rubric for Students (4 Star Plan)STEM Survival Camp Bundle: K-55th Grade: Build a Shelter 4th Grade: Design a Hiking Backpack3rd Grade: Create a Game from the Land2nd Grade: Protect the Food1st Grade: Fishing PoleKindergarten: Cross the RiverHead to the show notes for a full transcript of this episode, pictures, and all the links: https://naomimeredith.com/episode212Download my Free K-5 STEM & Teach Year-Long PlanLeave a voice message HERE for the podcast with your questions and comments!TpT Shop: Naomi Meredith | naomimeredith.com/tptshopCourse: STEM Teacher 101Workshops:K-2 STEM Planning 3-5 STEM Planning K-5 STEM Planning BundleStellar School-Wide News STEM Career DayCheck out more inspiration on her website: naomimeredith.comConnect with her on Instagram: @naomimeredith_YouTube Channel: Naomi MeredithFacebook Group: The Elementary STEM Coach Community | Technology & STEM for K-6 TeachersCheck out my other podcast for kids: The STEM Career Quest

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