We often discuss the classroom applications for 3Doodler in STEM subjects, or as a way for students to learn about emerging technologies. But the educational benefits of 3Doodler aren’t just restricted to math and science, as English teacher Eva Reilly shows. Reilly challenged her high school English class to make a model of their […]
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Fun Winter-Themed STEM Projects
The ice and snow that comes along with winter offers up the perfect opportunity to get in some STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) activities that are actually fun. We’ve rounded up a few of the coolest wintry projects plus some resources to help you find even more great ideas. Arctic Animals Arctic animals […]
Explore STEM Careers with Your Middle School Students
Jobs in STEM — science, technology, engineering, and mathematics — are on the rise. According to the National Science Foundation, science and technology jobs are increasing at a rate of 18.7%; the average for all fields is 14.7%. That translates to thousands more jobs in STEM than in other fields over the next decade. […]
After School, STEM and Physical Activity – A Perfect Combination
By: Sandy Spin Slade, President and Founder of Skillastics® Children spend less than 20% of their waking hours in school; this opens the opportunity for increased learning in After School and Summer Programs. With an urgent need for improving Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) skills nationwide, and the growing trend of obesity in […]
Pumpkin Science: STEM Activities for Halloween and Beyond
Celebrate the fall season and learn something new with these pumpkin science activities! Pumpkin fall fun is a great way to apply STEM and STEAM concepts to a hands-on activity. Check out these three! 3 Pumpkin Science Activities to Try this Halloween Pumpkin Seed Studies Does a bigger pumpkin yield more seeds? Maybe—and there […]
STEM Learning: DIY Earth Battery
In 1841, Alexander Bain (1810 – 1877) demonstrated the ability of moist dirt to aid in generating electricity–moist earth can be used as an electrolyte to create electricity in a voltaic cell. Thus an “earth battery” is a pair of electrodes, of two dissimilar metals, with moist earth used as an electrolyte. To create […]
Summer STEM/STEAM Activity Ideas for Elementary Students
How do we get our children to be more engaged and creative? It’s a question that passes through the minds of most parents, and it becomes a particularly difficult question to answer when school winds down, the days get longer and hotter, and all kids want to do is turn off their brains, plug […]
STEM, STEAM, CTE & Lab Spaces
In efforts to make our students more competitive in the global economy, educators and leaders have renewed focus on science, technology, engineering, and math—the areas in which America is seen as falling behind other countries. Those concerned with balance advocate for incorporating the arts into STEM. Then there is career and technical education programs, […]
From STEM to STEAM: 3 Ways to Integrate Art in the Classroom
The importance of STEM (Science, Math, Engineering, and Technology) has never been more at the forefront of education. Many districts are looking for new ways to incorporate STEM programs into various subjects or perhaps even build STEM-specific programs like robotics and coding. But is STEM enough by itself? Evidence suggests adding artistic and creative […]
100 Learning Spaces Transformed: CFP Foundation and School Specialty Celebrate a Major Milestone
The College Football Playoff (CFP) Foundation and School Specialty recently celebrated an exciting achievement: the transformation of their 100th learning space through the Extra Yard Makeover initiative. The latest project, a refreshed media center at North Dade Middle School, marks a significant milestone in their shared mission to create engaging learning environments for students […]
Enhancing School Safety and Efficiency
Sheldon ISD Implements CEIA OPENGATE Weapons Detection System with Support from School Specialty Like many school districts across the country, the Sheldon Independent School District (ISD) in Houston, Texas, sought to enhance campus security without compromising the learning experience. Ensuring the safety of students, staff, and visitors is a top priority without traditional metal […]
Snoezelen Multisensory Environments Fill a Key Need in Schools
A growing number of schools worldwide are creating a specific type of multisensory environment that helps all students—but especially those with sensory processing challenges—control their environment and develop self-regulation skills so they’re able to learn more effectively. A Snoezelen multisensory environment is a specially designed space that uses light, sound, touch, and other elements to create […]
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