Jewel's School Gems by Jewel Pastor
Fun STEM activities and ideas for busy elementary school teachers like you!
It’s been a while since my last blog post. Like you, I have been dealing with All. The. Things. When I finally sat down to write this blog post, there were many ideas I wanted to share, but I decided to write about STEM Choice Boards, and in a minute, you will see why! Never in my wildest dreams could…
Read More
Earth Day is a wonderful day of education and awareness of environmental protection and sustainability. Introduced in 1970 by Senator Nelson of Wisconsin, the first Earth Day was a huge success attended by approximately 20 million people at different sites across the United States. Earth Day is now recognized globally on April 22 by 193 countries and events are coordinated…
Read More
It always shocks me when I walk into my classroom the day after Halloween and see “November” on my calendar. Already? October is so packed with special days that I am never quite ready for it to be November. My planning has holes in it and I am still trying to figure out how to fit everything in! This year…
Read More
While shopping at Target today, I overheard a conversation between two women I assume taught STEM. They had snatched up all the tubs with the red and blue lids, so I felt justified in eavesdropping. Red lids said, “I’m getting these for my MakerSpace!” Blue lids said, “Me, too! Even though I don’t even know how to start one!” Which…
Read More
“My kids can’t work in teams.” This is the number one objection I hear from teachers regarding group STEM challenges. There is confusion. Sometimes there is crying. There can also be chaos. And not just the lower grades! Upper elementary educators are experiencing this tendency also. Nothing gets done. Some kids fool around. Many don’t follow directions. Have your experiences…
Read More
Do you want to transform some of your STEM activities to STEAM, but are not sure what this entails? I faced that question as well, and after doing a whole bunch of research, I put together this handy little guide for my colleagues. It really clarified things for them, so I am sharing it here to help you as well….
Read More
April is a fantastic month to celebrate fresh starts! That’s why we are giving TEACHERS a chance to get a TpT Spring Shopping Spree so you can teach in full bloom!
We will raffle off:
❤️ 2 x $300 TpT Gift Cards
❤️ 1 x $150 TpT Gift Card
That’s $750 in total!
Which one do you like better?
🌸 SPRING or ☀️ SUMMER?
Tell me why in the comments.
🤞Enter the raffle here: www.rafflecopter.com/rafl/display/9ada80e959/?
Raffle Ends at 12:00 AM EST Friday (4/16) The lucky winners will be announced by 4/18.
👉 You must be an educator to win and provide proof by providing your school's name and grade level within 48 hours after contacted or a new random winner will be selected. This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with Facebook, Instagram, or Teachers Pay Teachers. You understand that you are providing your information to the owner of this page and not to Facebook , Instagram, or Teachers Pay Teachers. No purchase required.
Made me laugh 😂When they read off the PowerPoint slides like we don't know how to read with our multiple degrees and years of teaching experience... 🤯
