Episode #8: STEM on a Dime Engaging Hands On Learning Without Breaking the Budget

🎙️ Episode: STEM on a Dime – Engaging Hands-On Learning Without Breaking the Bank
Hosted by Jennifer Hunter | The Learning Project Podcast

💡 Think STEM has to be expensive? Think again!

In this episode, we’re busting the biggest myth in STEM education: that you need a big budget to create BIG impact. Spoiler alert—you don’t! 🚫💸

Join Principal and STEM advocate Jennifer Hunter as she shares creative, budget-friendly STEM strategies that spark curiosity, critical thinking, and collaboration—using materials you already have in your classroom! From paper towers to rubber band car races, this episode is packed with real stories, simple supply swaps, and hands-on challenges that prove you don’t need fancy tech to make STEM magical. 🎉

🎯 What You’ll Learn:✅ Why mindset matters more than materials
✅ Low-cost supplies hiding in your classroom (yes, even dry beans!)
✅ Powerful STEM lessons using paper, tape, straws & recyclables
✅ How to turn ANY classroom into a wonder-filled STEM lab

💥 BONUS: Get your FREE “STEM on a Dime” Resource List full of ready-to-go ideas, materials, and funding tips here: STEM on A Dime

📸 Tried one of the activities? DM @TheLearningProjectJenn on Instagram and share your student creations—I just might feature your class! 🙌

So if you’re ready to turn everyday items into extraordinary learning experiences, hit PLAY now and let’s prove that STEM can be powerful, playful, and totally affordable. 💫

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