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One of the key aspects of the My Box of Steam project is the sustainability of the boxes: in addition to being easy to create and affordable, we wanted to limit the impact of our project on the environment. So, what did we do? Source: Grimm sisters Reduce First of all, one of our goals […]

To make the contents of the Boxes even better, we have tested the Boxes. In Estonia, a number of boxes were tested in Martna Primary School in the spring. Fifty students (including 24 girls) took part in the testing under the guidance of seven teachers. Here’s a brief overview of which boxes have been tested

We are thrilled to announce the latest addition to our My Box of STEAM project: the Box Roadmap! This comprehensive guide, now available on our project website, is designed to help teachers create their own STEAM boxes tailored to specific subjects, needs, and students. Whether you are looking to inspire young minds or make STEAM

After months of designing, building, testing, and revising, the first 10 boxes are here! You can download the boxes on our website, and they are available in all the languages ​​of the partner organizations and in English. So, what exactly did we prepare? Through these 10 boxes, we have covered different topics from the STEAM

Experiment-based learning, also known as experiential learning or hands-on learning, is an educational approach that emphasises learning through direct experience and experimentation. This method involves actively engaging students in experiments, practical activities, projects, and other hands-on experiences to enhance their understanding and retention of concepts. Designing a “Box of STEAM” that involves numerous experiments can

A girl born today, or perhaps in thirty years, may still not have the chance to see gender equality recognised. According to the Global Gender Gap Report 2023* no country has yet achieved full gender parity, although the top nine countries (Iceland, Norway, Finland, New Zealand, Sweden, Germany, Nicaragua, Namibia and Lithuania) have closed at

The My Box of STEAM project is 1 year old! Let’s celebrate! During this time, all partners have worked hard to bring useful content to the website and, so far, only a select few had access to it. No more! First of all, the pedagogical guide has just been published on the Resource page of

The 12th month of our project has started. We are halfway through the project. Let’s take a look at what’s finished, what’s in progress and what lies ahead. Pedagogical guide A pedagogical guide on the implementation of STEM learning was produced under the leadership of Martna Primary School. This around 50-page material introduces teachers to

The last article published addressed the subject of inequalities in education and highlighted the fact that our boxes are inclusive, including students with specific learning disabilities. But what are specific learning disabilities? They are long-term conditions that impact an individual’s learning journey. They have a neurobiological origin and can disrupt the cognitive development of learning

In the ever-evolving landscape of our society, the significance of accessible education for all cannot be overstated. Education is the cornerstone of personal development, societal progress, and economic growth. It serves as the bedrock of a fair, just, and inclusive society. However, this fundamental right remains elusive for many, and the disparity in accessibility perpetuates