Author name: My Box of Steam

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

One of the boxes created in the My Box of STEAM project is Geometrical figures. And how could we teach basic geometrical shapes in primary school if not with the well-known TANGRAM? The origins of Tangram stretch back to the third century Chinese mathematician Liu Hui. Among many other accomplishments, Liu Hui used rearrangements of

The ability to narrate and enchant with voice and stories is the secret ingredient of our boxes, which not only contain materials to reproduce experiments and scientific experiences, but also a narrative tool and a short story linked to them. Over time, you will see that these tools have different forms, modes and uses but

In last month’s article, we proudly presented the first box of this project, which made pupils build their own sundial using a paper blueprint with storytelling resources for the teacher. The addition of two pedagogical sequences is what separates our boxes from the rest of the boxes on the market – besides the price, of

The project Every pupil should have equal opportunities to learn STEM through activities. That’s what our project My Box of STEAM offers, focusing on including pupils with special needs and girls. The focus will be on the use of inclusive methods in the development of project materials and guidelines. The project will produce 35 STEAM

STEAM education, integrating the ‘A’ of arts with STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) is gaining recognition for its ability to cultivate inquiry, creativity, and problem-solving skills (European Commission, 2022). The global demand for a multidisciplinary scientific workforce underscores the importance of STEAM education in addressing the challenges of the modern world through a fresh