Jewel's School Gems by Jewel Pastor
Fun STEM activities and ideas for busy elementary school teachers like you!
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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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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“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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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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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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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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When I was little, my Dad would often joke that his birthday isn't actually on the 1st of March. Instead it's on the 29th of February, making him way younger than his actual age! My sister and I always laughed at this, thinking how amusing that somebody we call Dad can actually be just as old as us.
Now, my question for you is: Are you doing anything for Leap Day 2020?
Since leap year happens only every four years, why not celebrate it with an engaging STEM activity?
Check out my newest STEM challenge in my TpT store: Design and build a paper frog that jumps the farthest for Leap Year 2020! 🐸
Here’s the link to it, as well as to my frog emoji secret codes:
Leap Day STEM: www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Leap-Year-STEM-Activities-2020-Jumping-Paper-Frog-STEM-Challe...
Leap Day Secret Code 1: www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Leap-Year-Activities-2020-Leap-Day-Secret-Emoji-Code-Activiti...
Leap Day Secret Code 2: www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Leap-Year-Activities-2020-Leap-Day-Secret-Emoji-Code-Activiti...
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This trick must be learned
When I take the train, there is a kid next to keep him quiet with this move XD
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Family days. Tried & tested.
❄️🧊✨🧊❄️ This morning Jude & I went for an early morning walk, we took a pot of bubbles with us and blew them onto the frosty grass to watch them freeze, always such a magical thing to do!
❄️❄️ www.familydaystriedandtested.com/freezing-bubbles/
What technology can do 😭❤️
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A mother and her daughter have an emotional beyond-the-grave 'reunion' with the help of virtual reality.
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