Inspiring Future Innovators: STEM Day at Moniteau with Preservice Teachers

Discover how preservice teachers brought hands-on STEM learning to life at Moniteau’s STEM Day. Explore engaging tech stations, career connections, and student reactions in this exciting event recap.

A Day of STEM Discovery and Innovation

Last Friday, I had the incredible opportunity to accompany five enthusiastic preservice educators to Moniteau School District for their annual STEM Day event. This hands-on learning experience was designed to spark curiosity and creativity in students from 1st through 6th grade—and it did just that!

Six Interactive STEM Stations

Our preservice teachers led six technology-focused stations, each offering a unique STEM experience. Students rotated through three of the six stations, spending 15 minutes at each one. These short, high-energy sessions kept students engaged and excited to learn.

Each station included:

• Interactive demonstrations

• Hands-on exploration

• Career connections are tied to the tools being used

For example, at the Canva station, students learned about graphic design and how professionals in the creative industries utilize tools like Canva.

Student Reactions: “This is so cool!”

Throughout the day, the energy was electric. We heard students exclaim:

“This is so cool!”“Whoa! Look at this!”

These moments of wonder are exactly what STEM education is all about—engaging students in meaningful, real-world learning that inspires future careers in science, technology, engineering, and math.

A Team Effort

A huge thank you to Moniteau School District for welcoming us and giving our preservice teachers the chance to lead and inspire. Special shout-outs to Lorraine Schaffer and Cody Whitton for organizing such a well-run and impactful event. We’re already looking forward to partnering again next year!

Explore the STEM Tools

Want to see what tools we used? Check out the Sway document below for a full breakdown of each station and the technology demonstrated by our preservice teachers.

Let’s Keep the STEM Momentum Going!

Events like this show the power of collaboration between schools and teacher preparation programs. By providing preservice teachers with real-world teaching experiences, we’re not only preparing them for the classroom, but also helping students discover the exciting possibilities of STEM.

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