Fostering Innovation in the Classroom
Marian Wright Edelman started the Children's Defense Fund because she is an American activist for children’s rights. She has campaigned for disadvantaged children, particularly those
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3 Tips for Using Defined Learning and Seesaw
Nothing can create more powerful opportunities for your students than combining rigorous content with an engaging student learning system. Seesaw and Defined Learning make a great pair! Here
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March 6th is National Frozen Food Day. For students in school they cannot imagine a time we did not buy frozen food, but this ability to preserve nutrients
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5 Inspiring Books for Students on STEM Careers
A group of girls gather during the lunch hour in the school library. They are a part of a STEM club that meets each week to talk about
Read moreUsing Fairy Tales to Enhance STEM Teaching and Learning
February 26th is National Tell a Fairy Tale Day. Even though fairy tales are usually associated with younger children, all ages enjoy a good fairy tale. Read a
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The Power of Art in PBL
Project-based learning is a powerful pedagogy when implemented with fidelity- the possibilities for learning are truly endless when teaching is contextualized in the real world. As we know,
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WHY is Project Based Learning Worth Doing in the Primary Classroom?
The use of project based learning (PBL) in primary classrooms is a natural connection to the fundamentals we encourage our young students to practice everyday in our classrooms.
Read moreElementary School STEM Activities for February
February 15th is World Hippo Day! Use this theme to get your students excited about learning! To explore lots of interesting facts about hippos head to this site.
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The Key to Preparing Students for the Future: Early Career Exploration & Experiences
Employability skills — such as problem-solving, teamwork, work ethic, communication, and leadership — have become an essential outcome of classroom teaching and are critical to prepare students for future careers.
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Using PBL to Support an Inclusive Classroom Community
Project Based Learning (PBL) is an engaging method of teaching that prepares students for life beyond the classroom. In our current social climate, it is more important than
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