YES at the Museum of Science, Boston

08/10/2026

This week! Get ready to start the year with STEM to help build a classroom culture of problem-solving. Register for free 💫 https://hubs.ly/Q04svQ-q0
In this interactive webinar, you'll complete a fun hands-on engineering challenge and leave with:
- A free classroom-ready activity, plus links to more STEM resources for PreK-8
- Practical ideas and strategies
- Confidence that comes from experiencing the lesson as a learner

Strengthen classroom culture through hands-on engineering experiences that encourage teamwork, creative problem-solving, and resilience.

08/05/2026

🎉 We're very excited to share that we’ve been named a 2026 Best of STEM Finalist in three categories!
* Hands-on STEM
* Out-of-School Time
* Trailblazer: Middle School STEM

Our team is especially proud because these recognitions reflect the breadth of our work from hands-on engineering curriculum used in classrooms to flexible enrichment experiences and innovative middle school STEM learning.

A special thanks to MathWorks for their support for developing our YES Middle School curriculum. We're so thrilled to see these units recognized as trailblazing!

It's also an honor to be recognized alongside so many organizations working to expand high-quality STEM learning opportunities for young people.

Stay tuned for final winner announcements!

08/05/2026

Teachers! Join us on August 12 or the 26th for a free interactive webinar where you'll complete a simple hands-on engineering challenge alongside other educators. We'll share how starting the year with STEM helps students build collaboration, and problem-solving skills. You’ll leave with:
- A free classroom-ready activity, plus links to more STEM resources for PreK-8
- Practical ideas and strategies for teaching engineering to kids
- The confidence that comes from experiencing the lesson as a learner!
Choose the session that works best for your schedule:
August 12 at 2PM ET or August 26 at 7PM ET
Register here—> https://hubs.ly/Q04s0nGF0

Our blog keeps YES users, teachers and others informed of topics related to engineering in elementary education.

07/30/2026

The first weeks of school teach much more than content.
In our latest blog article, we explore why so many educators use hands-on engineering to build classroom culture, and how you can, too.
Read the full post and download free resources: https://hubs.ly/Q04rq3wx0

07/28/2026

The best way to understand an engineering challenge is to become the learner.
During YES educator workshops, you'll collaborate, ask questions, build, test ideas, and improve designs.
Join educators from around the country this October and experience YES from your students' perspective.

07/23/2026

We were honored to welcome Massachusetts Secretary of Education Stephen Zrike to the Museum of Science this week. During his visit, we introduced him to our curriculum and discussed the impact of hands-on science and engineering learning in classrooms across Massachusetts and beyond.

Thank you, Zrike, for visiting and for the conversation about supporting educators and students through high-quality STEM education.

07/22/2026

We were thrilled to have a full house for our three-day summer workshop series. It’s hard to describe the energy in the room as educators were building, laughing, collaborating, and learning together, so here is a glimpse into what YES in-person PL looks like at the Museum of Science.

Registration is now open for our October workshop. We'd love to have you join us for one day or all three! https://hubs.ly/Q04qk7Jl0

07/21/2026

🚨Free resource! During our recent giveaway, we heard from thousands of teachers and leaders who are eager to bring more hands-on STEM to students.

One theme came up again and again: Where can I find funding for materials?

To help, we've put together a free grant-writing guide with sample application wording and tips for finding local and national STEM funding opportunities.

The link is in our bio, or go to https://hubs.ly/Q04q7FjG0 and search for "funding guide"

07/13/2026

What a year! 🎉
Thank you to the teachers, schools, and district partners who brought engineering to life in classrooms across the country and around the world.
Because of you, more than a million students had opportunities to explore, design, test, and solve problems together. ⚙️ 💜

07/10/2026

Bubble wands seem simple... until you start asking engineering questions.

Engineering Bubbles helps K–2 students think about how familiar things are designed. They’ll investigate materials, test ideas, and improve their designs as they work toward a shared goal.
🫧 YES Enrichment (Grades K–2)
🫧 9 activities (5 core + 4 optional), 45–60 minutes each
🫧 Digital curriculum available FREE in English and Spanish
🫧 Materials kits available