Posts about STEM/STEAM
STEM Readiness: 10 Questions That Schools Should Ask Themselves
My almost 9-year old came home from school last week and I asked him the usual questions. How was school today? Did you learn anything fun? He responded with the
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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 of color,
Read More3 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 are three
Read MoreAt-Home Ideas for Encouraging STEM Curiosity
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 as food
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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 their interests
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 fairy tale
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. You can
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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. Career-connected learning
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Combating Learning Loss Through Project Based Learning
Educators and parents are concerned about learning loss during the time of Covid. Research on project-based learning shows us that when students are actively engaged in learning something new that
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Instructional Approaches that Foster Social-Emotional Development
Imagine you are preparing for an upcoming lesson. You plan to explore a topic with your students and have created a variety of resources for them to unpack. Students will
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