Jewel's School Gems by Jewel Pastor
Fun STEM activities and ideas for busy elementary school teachers like you!
Hello, friends! Have you been out enjoying Spring? My U.S. buddies in the Northern states tell me it has finally stopped snowing! We don’t get snow here where I live in Australia, so I can only imagine what it has been like, but I do know about Spring! I am so excited to share with you my three Spring STEM…
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Hello, friends! If you have been following my blog, you are probably eagerly anticipating the next holiday STEM challenges. Don’t worry, the Easter STEM challenges are here, and I promise, you and your students are going to love this trio! FREE BIRD FEEDER STEM CHALLENGE BUT before I introduce them, I have a special gift for all of you. You…
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It is not just college basketball players who get to have all the fun during March Madness! Teachers are CRAZY busy in March with test prep, St. Patrick’s Day, upcoming Easter holiday, and more! We have put together some fun activities to help make lesson planning a little easier. Plus, follow the Rafflecopter link at the bottom of the page…
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On March 17, many countries around the world celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. Originally, St. Patrick’s Day was a religious holiday honoring Saint Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. But did you know Patrick himself was not actually Irish? Nor was his name Patrick? It is believed to have been Maewyn and that he took the name Patrick upon becoming a…
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Halloween at school has changed a lot since I was a child. Many places have moved away from traditional celebrations full of scary games and sugary treats. If you are looking for alternative ways to celebrate Halloween, you can find them right here! I have created three spook-tacular Halloween STEM challenges for you to do with your class that are…
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Do you love Instagram? Do you teach STEM? If you answered yes to both questions, then this article is for you! Here are 9 fabulous STEM teachers to follow on Instagram for great STEM resources, teacher ideas, and classroom inspiration: 1. TEACH OUTSIDE THE BOX If you’re passionate about linking Literacy with STEM, then Brooke of @teachoutsidethebox is definitely your go-to person! She has…
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