ITEEA Elementary STEM Council

For me, it always started with curiosity.

Wanting to understand how things worked.
Taking things apart.
Experimenting.
Trying again when something failed.

InventiBotz grew out of that mindset.

I wanted kids to have a chance to build something real, solve problems creatively, and feel excited about learning again.

Because curiosity is one of the most important things we can encourage in kids.

Follow InventiBotz to see curiosity in action.

This didn’t happen overnight. And a lot of work went into this, but today it’s real.

The InventiBotz app is officially live on the App Store.

And we’re launching it this week in Anaheim at the National Conference on Science Education, putting it directly into the hands of educators and students.

That’s what this was all for.

If you’re here, come say hello.

Welcome to the 2026-2027 Board of Directors. We cannot wait to work with you all this coming year.

The ITEEA Elementary STEM Council has been very busy at the ITEEA STEM International Conference in Virginia Beach! There has been numerous elementary STEM sessions as well as an ESC Meet and Greet (with a fun STEM activity) and our annual ESC dinner! Message us if you’d like to get involved!!

A 2.5-second rocket flight that heralded decades of discovery in space!

Today marks 100 years since the first successful test of a liquid-fueled rocket. Robert H. Goddard's achievement at his Aunt Effie's farm would have appeared unimpressive by most measures: His rocket flew just 41 feet in the air, landing in a nearby cabbage patch. Liquid-propelled rocketry has been the backbone of spaceflight ever since.

📷 by Esther Goddard on March 16, 1926 (Clark University Archive)

Idaho teachers, the clock is ticking on the ultimate classroom upgrade! This isn't just another workshop; it’s a four-day engineering revolution. Imagine walking into your classroom this fall with the full Engineering byDesign™ curriculum, free for all Idaho educators, and the high-tech gear to back it up. Every single participant will take home a Bambu Lab A1 mini 3D Printer and a CyberBrick Beginner Hardware Kit!

You won’t just be watching a demo; you’ll be hands-on, setting up your printer and manufacturing a fully functional, remote-controlled CyberBrick Truck right there on-site.

Seats are filling fast and the registration deadline is nearly here (3/13), so don't let this chance to transform your PreK-12 classroom slip away. Secure your spot now at https://stem.idaho.gov/istem/workshops/ and get ready to ignite a passion for engineering in your students! Make sure you select: "EbD Curriculum Workshop, Grades PreK-12" as your first choice, hosted by Idaho State University (June 15-18, 2026) when registering.

🤝 Reconnect with your community at .

Come for the Opening Reception + real connections, stay for hands-on moments (hello, beach-themed Activity Center surprises 👀)

www.iteea.org/2026

Elevate your impact as a STEM leader by applying for the Teach Engineering Champions Institute, a fully funded professional development program for formal and informal K-12 educators held in Boulder, Colorado. This 2-day immersive workshop leverages the Teach Engineering digital library and offers participants advanced training, resources, and networking opportunities to lead the integration of engineering principles in their communities.

Applications are open through March 15, 2026

https://www.teachengineering.org/pdworkshop/championsinstitute