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November 8, 2019

3 AWESOME THANKSGIVING STEM CHALLENGES TO TRY RIGHT NOW

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…
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July 31, 2019

11 GREAT POSTS YOU NEED TO READ ABOUT STARTING A MAKERSPACE

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…
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July 8, 2019

DO YOU KNOW HOW TO DO TEAM BUILDING WITHOUT TEARS?

“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…
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June 24, 2019

WHAT IS STEAM? STEAM Is What Happens When You Add the “A”

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….
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June 17, 2019

WHAT IS STEM? The Best STEM Explanations from 8 Pioneering Professionals

This is a post about what STEM is. It’s about what it means to STEM educators and authors who have dedicated much of their time in designing and creating meaningful resources for teachers like you. It’s about answering this question: What is STEM? So teachers who are new to STEM or are clueless about it will gain a better understanding…
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June 13, 2019

10 MATH AND SCIENCE ACTIVITIES TO PREVENT THE SUMMER SLIDE

What exactly does the term “summer slide” mean? Unfortunately, it’s not a playground equipment that you can buy for your students’ or own kids’ enjoyment during summer. Summer slide actually refers to the loss of academic skills – especially math and literacy skills – that occurs during summer break. We hear again and again how kids are encouraged to read…
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3 AWESOME THANKSGIVING STEM CHALLENGES TO TRY RIGHT NOW

11 GREAT POSTS YOU NEED TO READ ABOUT STARTING A MAKERSPACE

DO YOU KNOW HOW TO DO TEAM BUILDING WITHOUT TEARS?

WHAT IS STEAM? STEAM Is What Happens When You Add the “A”

WHAT IS STEM? The Best STEM Explanations from 8 Pioneering Professionals

10 MATH AND SCIENCE ACTIVITIES TO PREVENT THE SUMMER SLIDE

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