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5 STEM MYTHS EVERYBODY REALLY SHOULD IGNORE AND WHY

I have a confession to make. I’ve never heard of STEM until 2017. I know, I know. You’re probably shaking your head and thinking Jewel has been hiding under a rock for the longest time. Well, that was in the past — thanks to my innovative ex-principal who believed in me even though I was mostly clueless at the start…
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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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  • 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
  • SEASONAL Unplugged Coding Activities (Winter Coding Unplugged Activities) by Jewel’s School Gems | Looking for seasonal unplugged coding activities for kids from kindergarten to 2nd grade? This product contains winter-themed unplugged coding printables that will make learning programming fun and develop students’ skills in coding, such as problem solving and critical thinking, as well as collaboration and communication skills. Click to see it on TpT.
  • SEASONAL Unplugged Coding Activities (Summer Coding Unplugged Activities) by Jewel’s School Gems | Looking for seasonal unplugged coding activities for kids from kindergarten to 2nd grade? This product contains summer-themed unplugged coding printables that will make learning programming fun and develop students’ skills in coding, such as problem solving and critical thinking, as well as collaboration and communication skills. Click to see it on TpT.
  • Bible Stories STEM Challenge (Tower of Babel Lesson and Activities) by Jewel's School Gems | Have you ever wondered if STEM and Bible stories can be combined? Well, the answer is YES. Try my Tower of Babel STEM Challenge and see how fun and engaging the study of Bible stories can be when combined with STEM! Perfect for Bible Camp, Sunday School, Homeschool and MORE. Click to learn more about it!
  • This MakerSpace Decor set contains 15 colored and 15 blackline posters with inspiring STEM, MakerSpace, and Growth Mindset quotes that you can use to encourage your students. These Inspirational MakerSpace Quotes Posters will look great as decoration for your MakerSpace bulletin boards and/or STEM/STEAM/STREAM lab and/or school libraries. Click to learn more. #makerspace
  • Back to School STEM Activities and Challenges for Kids in the Elementary Classroom by Jewel’s School Gems | Start your first day or week of school right with these fun Back to School STEM engineering design challenges. Challenge your students to design and build a School Bus, a Backpack, and a Schoolhouse with peers. Children will also develop their problem solving, critical thinking, collaboration, and communication skills with these tasks. #backtoschoolstemactivities
  • 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 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
  • Back to School STEM Activities for Kids by Jewel’s School Gems. This fun Backpack STEM Challenge is perfect for the first day or week of back to school! Challenge your students to design and build a backpack out of recyclable materials. Elementary children will also develop their creativity, collaboration, communication, and critical thinking skills in the classroom with this STEM project. #backtoschoolstemactivities
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