# RAFT: The Costco for Educators

> Free teacher and homeschool resources, classroom idea sheets, teacher tip sheets, STEAM \& STEM learning activity kits

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## Pages
- [Scouting America at RAFT](https://raft.net/copy/)
- [Girl Scouts at RAFT](https://raft.net/girl-scouts-at-raft/)
- [Staff \& Board](https://raft.net/who-we-are/staff-board/)
- [Fields of STEAM \| Annual Fundraiser 2026](https://raft.net/fields-of-steam/)
- [Found in Space](https://raft.net/steam-camp-in-a-box/theme-found-in-space/)

## Posts
- [RAFT's AI Chatbot: A Smarter Way to Support Hands\-On Learning](https://raft.net/rafts-ai-chatbot-a-smarter-way-to-support-hands-on-learning/)
- [A Legacy of Learning: The Guidry Foundation and RAFT’s Endowment Fund](https://raft.net/a-legacy-of-learning-the-guidry-foundation-and-rafts-endowment-fund/)
- [Annual Fundraiser Recap: RAFT to the Future of STEAM Education](https://raft.net/annual-fundraiser-recap-raft-to-the-future-of-steam-education/)
- [RAFT Hall of Fame \| Class of 2025](https://raft.net/raft-hall-of-fame-class-of-2025/)
- [STEAM Dream Summer Camp 2025: A Season of Innovation, Discovery, and Fun](https://raft.net/steam-dream-summer-camp-2025-a-season-of-innovation-discovery-and-fun/)

## STEAM Project Kits
- [Electric Wind Generator](https://raft.net/activity_kits/electric-wind-generator/)
- [Faux Stained Glass Kids STEAM Activity](https://raft.net/activity_kits/faux-stained-glass/)
- [Scalloped Circle String Art Kids STEAM Activity](https://raft.net/activity_kits/scalloped-circle-string-art/)
- [Critter Capsule Kids STEAM Activity](https://raft.net/activity_kits/critter-capsule/)
- [Breadboard Circuits Science STEAM Project](https://raft.net/activity_kits/breadboard-circuits/)

## Classroom Idea Sheets
- [Plumbing the Depths](https://raft.net/idea_sheets/plumbing-the-depths/)
- [Foam Faults](https://raft.net/idea_sheets/foam-faults/)
- [Rolling Maze](https://raft.net/idea_sheets/rolling-maze/)
- [Your Room in an Earthquake](https://raft.net/idea_sheets/your-room-in-an-earthquake/)
- [Gravity Defying Spring](https://raft.net/idea_sheets/gravity-defying-spring/)

## Integrated STEAM Units
- [Freshwater Transport \& Riparian Habitats](https://raft.net/lessons/freshwater-transport-riparian-habitats/)
- [Early Warning Systems](https://raft.net/lessons/early-warning-systems/)
- [Reduce Your Impact on the Environment](https://raft.net/lessons/reduce-your-impact-on-the-environment/)
- [Design a Weather Instrument](https://raft.net/lessons/weather-instrument-challenge/)
- [Design a Noise Cancelling Device](https://raft.net/lessons/noise-cancelling-device/)

## STEAM Learning Activity Sheets
- [Paper Sunflowers](https://raft.net/steam_activity_sheet/paper-sunflowers/)
- [Match the Sounds](https://raft.net/steam_activity_sheet/match-the-sounds/)
- [Bottle Cap Flipper Activity Sheet](https://raft.net/steam_activity_sheet/bottle-cap-flipper/)
- [Blubber Gloves](https://raft.net/steam_activity_sheet/blubber-gloves/)
- [Binary Birthday Bracelets](https://raft.net/steam_activity_sheet/binary-birthday-bracelets/)

## Teacher Tip Sheets
- [Accessing the ELA \& CCSSM Connections in the NGSS](https://raft.net/teacher_tip_sheets/accessing-the-ela-ccssm-connections-in-the-ngss/): Blending science, math, and language together makes learning fun and it better prepares students for the real\-world\.
- [Assessing Learning during Hands\-On Activities](https://raft.net/teacher_tip_sheets/assessing-learning-during-hands-on-activities/): This sheet highlights practical ideas for assessing student learning during hands\-on activities\.
- [Bullying No More\!](https://raft.net/teacher_tip_sheets/bullying-no-more/): Bullying can occur as early as preschool and can be an issue through high school and even into adulthood\. Understanding the types and causes of bullying and learning steps to effectively address bullying when it happens empowers educators and students to create a safe environment for everyone to learn, grow, and thrive\.
- [Classroom Management during a Hands\-On Activity](https://raft.net/teacher_tip_sheets/classroom-management-during-a-hands-on-activity/): Effective classroom management balances student excitement with engagement and ensures that lessons run smoothly, activities are completed on time, and students display positive, respectful behavior\. Elements that contribute to a well\-run classroom include consistently enforced and clearly\-set expectations, rules, and routines; an organized physical classroom; praise and rewards; and caring, supportive relationships\.
- [Coaching \& Mentoring](https://raft.net/teacher_tip_sheets/coaching-mentoring/): Teachers play an important role in developing people and often step into the role of mentor or coach when working with students and peers\. Here is a summary of 12 activities performed by effective coaches and mentors as identified by experts and based on the experience of RAFT staff\. These activities are covered in RAFT’s professional development offering in coaching and mentoring skills\.

## Tip Sheets
- [Accessing the ELA \& CCSSM Connections in the NGSS](https://raft.net/tip_sheets/accessing-the-ela-ccssm-connections-in-the-ngss/)
- [Using Graphic Organizers](https://raft.net/tip_sheets/using-graphic-organizers/)
- [Teaching the Science Practices](https://raft.net/tip_sheets/teaching-the-science-practices/)
- [Teaching Mathematics Practices](https://raft.net/tip_sheets/teaching-mathematics-practices/)
- [Teaching Innovation](https://raft.net/tip_sheets/teaching-innovation/)

## Media Hub
- [RAFT Impact in the Community 2023](https://raft.net/media/raft-impact-in-the-community-2023/)

## Popups
- [Chatbot release](https://raft.net/?post_type=popup&p=57070)
- [Back to School \- Store](https://raft.net/?post_type=popup&p=54037)
- [Exit Intent](https://raft.net/?post_type=popup&p=52677)
- [Example: Auto\-opening announcement popup](https://raft.net/?post_type=popup&p=52669)

## Popup Themes
- [Green something](https://raft.net/?post_type=popup_theme&p=57071)
- [Light Box](https://raft.net/?post_type=popup_theme&p=52662)
- [Default Theme](https://raft.net/?post_type=popup_theme&p=52661)
- [Enterprise Blue](https://raft.net/?post_type=popup_theme&p=52663)
- [Hello Box](https://raft.net/?post_type=popup_theme&p=52664)

## Categories
- [Uncategorized](https://raft.net/category/uncategorized/)
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- [Art](https://raft.net/category/art/)
- [Engineering](https://raft.net/category/engineering/)

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- [maker education](https://raft.net/tag/maker-education/)
- [makerspace](https://raft.net/tag/makerspace/)
- [Upcycling](https://raft.net/tag/upcycling/)
- [Hands\-on Education](https://raft.net/tag/hands-on-education/)

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