Ideas for your next learning space
Educator Resources
Start with the learning experience you want to create. These STEMclassrooms guides help educators plan a program, compare equipment, and prepare a school purchasing request.
Whether you are introducing hands-on STEM or expanding an existing space, use the resources below to connect your goals with practical decisions about group size, devices, storage, and budget.
01 / PLAN & EXPLORE
Start or strengthen your STEM program
What Is a STEM Classroom?
Start here if you are exploring what a STEM learning environment can look like and how it fits your school.
Read the guideHow to Start a STEM Program in Your School
Use this guide as a starting point for thinking through a school STEM program and its equipment needs.
Read the guideHow to Start STEM Planning in the Classroom
Bring your classroom goals into the planning process before choosing products.
Read the guide02 / PLAN & EXPLORE
Plan the space and equipment
STEM Space Planning Checklist
Use our equipment planning guide to organize your thinking before you purchase. Consider how learners will move through activities, where materials will be stored, and how equipment will be shared.
Explore the checklistMake room for hands-on learning.
Explore Makerspace & Creative Learning and Storage & Carts as you develop your equipment list.
03 / PLAN & EXPLORE
Compare robotics and hands-on tools
Classroom Coding Robot Buying Guide
Compare options with your students' experience, coding approach, classroom setup, and device requirements in mind.
Read the guideMakedo Invent Kit Classroom Spotlight
Explore classroom uses, group-size considerations, and ideas for cardboard construction.
Read the guideReady to browse? Visit Robotics, Coding & Drones or Makedo.
Before you choose a product
- Learners: Identify ages, experience, accessibility needs, and group size.
- Activities: Decide what students should build, investigate, or practice.
- Technology: Check device compatibility, apps, internet access, and licensing.
- Materials: Confirm included components, reusable parts, and consumables.
- Daily use: Plan charging, storage, setup, cleanup, and sharing.
- Purchasing: Include shipping, any required accessories, and your approval timeline in the budget.
For product-specific setup instructions, lesson access, or downloads, check the product listing and the manufacturer's official materials. Ask us if you need help identifying the correct resource for a product.
Turn your plan into a purchasing request
Gather product names or SKUs, quantities, your delivery ZIP code, target date, and purchasing requirements. Visit School Purchasing & Purchase Orders for guidance, then request a quote when you are ready to discuss your project.
Find ordering answers in our FAQs, explore more articles in The STEM Classroom Connection, or contact our team for help.
Bring your plans into focus.
You don’t need every detail settled. Share your learning goals, equipment ideas, quantities, and timing with our team.