STEM Through Literature Program

This hands-on STEM Through Literature program combines literacy and STEM through engaging books, activities, and real-world challenges. Its flexible format makes it a strong fit for summer programs, schools, and community organizations, with activities that can be adapted to engage students across a wide range of ages, group sizes, and program formats.

Literature-Based
Use engaging books as a launch point for hands-on STEM exploration, creative thinking, and discovery.
Program Impact
Over 20,000 students have participated since 2021, earning enthusiastic response from students and educators.
Active Discovery
Students investigate, experiment, build, and solve challenges inspired by each book.
Research-Informed
Research supports literacy and science integration to strengthen learning and engagement.
Ready to Launch
Materials, training, and instructions are provided for easy implementation across schools and summer sites.
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Program in Action!

See how the program works in the classroom, hear instructor feedback, and learn about its impact on students.

Through hands-on challenges and meaningful discovery, students build curiosity, confidence, and problem-solving skills while developing a genuine love of learning.

Instructor Feedback

These teachers all used STEM Through Literature Kits in their classrooms. Check out what they had to say!

“My third graders loved building and retweaking their cars…”

“My third graders loved building and retweaking their cars for better movement. They loved the book Balloons Over Broadway and cheered when I gave them their own hard covered copy! Let me tell you, it was a big deal. While teaching the lesson, I also focused on having a growth mindset. We connected it to Fredrick Douglas’ quote: Without struggle, there is no progress. They loved it so much they began to use legos and other materials to make it work even better.”

“These kits are a double-threat. Not to say they are dangerous…”

“These kits are a double-threat. Not to say they are dangerous. Rather, the combination between a hands-on science project with an interesting and relevant book attracted both science-y kids and reading kids alike. The science kids get a dose of reading, while the reading kids get more science exposure! The projects can be as involved as you want them to be. I had originally planned for the kit to take the entirety of our 8 week quarter schedule, with one project a week. However, some projects (especially the catapult!) are so engaging that we extended the activity for another week. If you’re a newer educator that want a script to stick to, these kits are great. However, if you’re a more experienced veteran, you can really go for more depth make the kits last longer. We will definitely be extending into the fourth quarter!”

(R.J. Quiambao, Assistant Director of EMU Bright Futures program)

“Having a pre-packaged hands-on activity during a year…”

“Having a pre-packaged hands-on activity during a year which those were mostly not possible was tremendously popular with my kids. They really enjoyed the book, videos and the opportunity to design and test their own bridges. Thank you so much for putting this together!”

“This book offered such rich and relaxed conversations…”

“This book offered such rich and relaxed conversations on diversity, experiments, and environmental changes. We loved the reading, and the STEM activities were a great way to keep the kids engaged and motivated to learn more.”

“I was delighted that we could bring engaging hands-on activities…”

More feedback from educators:

“I was delighted that we could bring engaging hands-on activities to the end of year second graders. Other grades were envious.”

“Loved the curriculum because it was aligned with all literacy components and included science concepts.”

“Students and parents really enjoyed the texts and STEM challenges! We received many thank you emails from families at the end”

“Great learning kit! Very organized and easy to follow. User friendly.” (Kinder Lit Lab Teacher)

READ
Student reading a book

Start with a story.

Students discover ideas, characters, and problems that spark curiosity.

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WONDER
Students brainstorming together

Think beyond the page.

Students ask questions, brainstorm possibilities, and make connections.

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CREATE
Students building a STEM project

Turn ideas into action.

Students design, build, test, and rethink through hands-on challenges.


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