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REE STEM ACTIVITY by Jewel's School Gems | Interested in trying out STEM activities for the first time or just looking for a STEM challenge that can be done during any time of the year? Well, here’s a free STEM activity that you and your kiddos will surely enjoy.

FREE STEM ACTIVITY, ANYONE?

Are you trying out STEM activities for the first time? Or are you just looking for a STEM challenge that can be done during any time of the year? Well, here’s a free STEM activity that you might want to try with your students today. WHAT IS THIS FREE STEM ACTIVITY ALL ABOUT? This Bird Feeder FREE STEM Activity is perfect for…
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STEM: NOT JUST ANOTHER CRAFTIVITY | Jewel's School Gems by Jewel Pastor | Are you really doing STEM? Read on to make sure that what you're doing is really STEM and not just another craftivity. Download a FREE STEM activity, too!

STEM: NOT JUST ANOTHER CRAFTIVITY

Hello, Friends! By now your classroom is decorated, you have gotten to know your students, most routines are in place, and you have become familiar with that new math or reading curriculum. But what about STEM? Are you comfortable with it? Do you feel excited when implementing STEM lessons or does it feel like one more thing has been added…
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3 AMAZING VALENTINE'S DAY STEM ACTIVITIES TO TRY BY JEWEL'S SCHOOL GEMS | As a teacher, I’m pretty sure you had your share of kids making cards or other similar Valentine’s Day crafts. This year, why not change things up and try Valentine’s Day STEM activities instead?

3 AMAZING VALENTINE’S DAY STEM ACTIVITIES TO TRY

Cards. Flowers. Candy. It’s that time of the year again! Yes, you got it right – it’s Valentine’s Day. Every year, on February 14, people of all walks of life and ages make sure to let their “valentine” know how special they are. As a teacher, I’m pretty sure you had your share of kids making cards or other similar…
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3 WINTER STEM ACTIVITIES THAT WILL ENGAGE YOUR STUDENTS by Jewel's School Gems | Regardless of whether you live in a place where it snows or not, your students will love designing and building with these winter STEM activities.

3 WINTER STEM ACTIVITIES THAT WILL ENGAGE YOUR STUDENTS

As the temperatures rise here in Australia, many places on the other side of the world prepare for snow. Skiers, snowboarders, and snowmen builders look forward to those first white flakes with joyful anticipation. Students and teachers listen carefully to weather forecasts, ready to wear their pjs inside out and do the Snow Dance. Hopefully in the morning, they awaken…
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5 CHRISTMAS AROUND THE WORLD STEM CHALLENGES FOR KIDS BY JEWEL PASTOR OF JEWEL'S SCHOOL GEMS | It's almost the holidays and kids are getting restless. So, what should we do? Christmas Around the World STEM challenges can be the answer to your prayers!

5 CHRISTMAS AROUND THE WORLD STEM CHALLENGES FOR KIDS

The calendar pages are flipping faster and closer to the holidays and our students are becoming more difficult to engage. Their excitement toward upcoming festivities along the allure of a vacation break is difficult to compete with. So, if we can’t beat them, we might as well join them, right? However, as tempting as it is to pass around huge…
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  • 7 BRILLIANT BACK TO SCHOOL STEM ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS by Jewel’s School Gems — In this blog post, I’m highlighting 7 All About Me, Back to School, and Team Building STEM Challenges for Kids in the Elementary Classroom | Get to know students with a Time Capsule. Develop teamwork with a Marble Run, an Apple Tower, and a Bridge. Develop children’s 4Cs with a school bus, a backpack, and a schoolhouse. These are perfect for the beginning of the year. #backtoschoolstemactivities
  • THE BEGINNER’S GUIDE FOR THE CLUELESS STEM TEACHER: 3 Super Simple Frugal Ways to Get STEM Supplies by Jewel's School Gems | Setting up a STEM classroom from scratch is hard! But it doesn’t have to be hard for you! I’m excited to reveal to you everything I learned along the way! Today, I’m sharing with you three super simple steps to collect tons of STEM supplies with little or no money. #stemsupplies #stem
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  • Team Building Back to School STEM Activity from the Beginning of the Year STEM Bundle by Jewel’s School Gems. This fun Marble Run Team Building STEM Challenge is perfect for the first day or week of back to school! Challenge your students to design and build a free-standing marble run out of simple materials. Elementary children will not only design and build, but also develop and improve teamwork in the classroom. #backtoschoolstemactivities
  • Trolls Theme Classroom Decor Welcome your kiddos to an uncon-TROLL-ably cute classroom with this Troll-Themed Classroom Decor Mega Pack. It comes with almost 290 pages of NO PREP HEADERS, LABELS, CHARTS AND SIGNS plus almost 30 pages of EDITABLE PARTS/TEMPLATES.
  • Team Building Back to School STEM Activity from the Beginning of the Year STEM Bundle by Jewel’s School Gems. This fun Apple Tower Team Building STEM Challenge is perfect for the first day or week of back to school! Challenge your students to design and build a free-standing apple tower out of apples and straws. Elementary children will not only design and build, but also develop and improve teamwork in the classroom. #backtoschoolstemactivities #teambuildingstemactivities
  • Team Building Back to School STEM Activity from the Beginning of the Year STEM Bundle by Jewel’s School Gems. This fun Marble Run Team Building STEM Challenge is perfect for the first day or week of back to school! Challenge your students to design and build a free-standing marble run out of simple materials. Elementary children will not only design and build, but also develop and improve teamwork in the classroom. #backtoschoolstemactivities
  • Team Building Back to School STEM Activity from the Beginning of the Year STEM Bundle by Jewel’s School Gems. This fun Popsicle Stick Bridge Team Building STEM Challenge is perfect for the first day or week of back to school! Challenge your students to design and build the strongest bridge out of popsicle sticks and sticky putty. Elementary children will not only design and build, but also develop and improve teamwork in the classroom. #backtoschoolstemactivities #teambuildingstemactivities
  • 5 STEM MYTHS EVERYBODY REALLY SHOULD IGNORE AND WHY by Jewel's School Gems | t’s such a shame that so many educators are missing out on how wonderful STEM/STEAM is for engaging learners of all ages because of numerous STEM myths that have been around for some time now. To hopefully encourage and empower you to try (or continue) STEM in your classroom, here are 5 of numerous STEM myths that I would like to help clear up for you. #stem
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Is this a good idea for road trips? What do you think? 💭DIY FELT LUNCHBOX
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Do you have activities ready for the 50th Moon Landing Anniversary?🌒Check out this QR Code Scavenger Hunt resource on TpT! Combine the use of technology with physical movement, learning, and fun!📱

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“One small step for (a) man, one giant leap for mankind.” 🌒

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One small step for man, one giant leap for minifigure-kind. Suit up for a trip to the moon with LEGO Creator Expert 10266 Lunar Lander! 🌝
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These look like super fun! 😊Superhero fans will LOVE this fun craft! The completed superheroes are so fun to pose and play with. 😀

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