Posts about STEM/STEAM
At-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
Read More
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
Read More
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
Read More
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
Read More
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
Read More
Engaging Students with Puzzles
National Puzzle Day is January 29th and this would be a great time to encourage students to do a crossword puzzle, number puzzle, logic puzzle, physical puzzle, or a word
Read More
Why Project-Based Learning Works
The phrase “voice and choice” has been used a lot in education. Sometimes these buzz words can lose value due to overuse, but within the context of project-based learning (PBL)
Read More
Using Defined Learning to Support Teachers with High-Quality PBL Professional Learning
When Angelina Rowden, principal at Sunrise School, says, “Our school is our community” she means both literally and figuratively. The school, which serves students in grades pre-k through 8 is
Read More