Jewel's School Gems by Jewel Pastor
Fun STEM activities and ideas for busy elementary school teachers like you!
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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Several years ago, when STEM became official at my school, my first thought was how would I find time to do another thing. Our days are chock-full of required subject minutes, pacing guides to follow, test prep and testing itself. Teachers were already performing a juggling act and now I have to fit in STEM, too. Truth be told, I love science…
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Could you believe it? It's almost the end of 2021!
I don't know about you, but I'm beyond grateful to have survived this year and I really look forward to 2022!
I hope you're enjoying your break, treating yourself to a well-deserved rest and some holiday treats while spending time with people you love and who matter the most.
Before we know it, we'll all be back in the classroom, embarking on new adventures with our students.
From my family and I, we wish you a gem of a holiday season!
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Hello there! I just would like you to know that I decided to hold a Black Friday/Cyber Monday sale for Jewel's School Gems Club…and it's time to save up big on STEM resources!
Here's your chance to get 20% off on your first year. Just use the code CYBER21. Strictly from 26th till midnight of November 30th only.
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Are you looking for a fun Thanksgiving STEM activity? Why not have your students design and build a Thanksgiving table?
This Thanksgiving Table STEM Challenge uses easily obtainable, inexpensive materials. Challenge your students to design and build a Thanksgiving table using drinking straws and tape. Challenge them to make sure it can fit eight (8) Thanksgiving dishes. The STE(A)M links I provided expand learning into several other content areas. One teacher also created a writing connection by having her students design a pretend cookbook of recipes for the items on the table.
Here’s what teachers like you have to say about it:
Christopher S.
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My students loved this STEM activity and it was super cheap. Spent three dollars on the material for it. Buy it, buy it and buy it!!!
Carrie B.
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Everyone in the class had a great time with this project. The teams did a great job working together and had so much fun. Thank you.
MountainsideLearning
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I have used this resource the last two years with my class! Both 4th grade and 1st grade kiddos loved this activity. It is great for team building and getting students to problem solve together.
I love STEM activities in the classroom and this is one of my favorites. I will use it every thanksgiving in the classroom!
Grab it today!💜
✅ TpT: www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/November-Thanksgiving-STEM-Challenge-Table-Thanksgiving-STEM-...
✅ Jewel’s School Gems Club: www.jewelschoolgemsclub.com/jewels-school-gems-club-membership/
