Jewel's School Gems by Jewel Pastor
Fun STEM activities and ideas for busy elementary school teachers like you!
Not long ago, fidget spinners, fidget cubes, bottle spinning, koosh balls, and slime were all familiar tools for children with autism, ADHD, and sensory processing disorders. Recently though, they have taken the neuro-typical world by storm. The debate over their place in the classroom is intense among parents and educators, but whichever side you are on, their popularity is another…
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Here in Australia, where I live, as many of you know, it is autumn and we will soon begin preparing for winter. As I get my heavy jumpers (sweaters) out of storage, my friends in the northern hemisphere are experiencing the first signs of spring. The days are getting longer and warmer. The daffodils are in bloom. Baby birds are…
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It is one of those days. They happen. New and seasoned teachers alike have them. What got into those kids you wonder. The room is back in order. Everything is ready for tomorrow. All that is left is to check your email before leaving. As you enter your password, you make a mental note to stop on the way…
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What Is Weather and Why Is It Important? Weather is the day-to-day conditions in a place. For example, today it’s sunny here in my place, but yesterday it’s rainy. Other weather conditions are cloudy, windy, and snowy. Some people confuse weather with climate though, so let’s clarify: Climate is the average weather condition at a place over a long period, say…
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We’ve read of reasons why one should consider dating teachers in general. But why don’t we take it a bit further and be more specific – what about dating a Math teacher? Well, here are 9 reasons to date a Math teacher: Reason 1: Chances are, if they decided to date you, it’s a calculated move. They decided to go…
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Bundles. I’m pretty sure you’ve heard of the term before. A bundle is basically a collection of two or more resources put together, usually in a zip file or a pdf file. Many teacher-authors offer a regular bundle, which means you will get two or more resources and that’s it. Some offer growing bundles, which means the teacher-author will add…
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