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    3Doodler Model Town: STEM + History

    STEAM & STEM

    3Doodler Model Town STEM + History

    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 […]

    Fun Winter-Themed STEM Projects

    STEAM & STEM

    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 […]

    Tagged With: Winter

    Explore STEM Careers with Your Middle School Students

    STEAM & STEM

    STEM in the Middle-School Classroom: Explore STEM Careers with Your 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

    Physical Education

    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

    Seasonal & Themes

    teacher and students removing seeds from pumpkin for science measurement activity

    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 […]

    Tagged With: Fall, Group Activities & Games

    STEM Learning: DIY Earth Battery

    STEAM & STEM

    Start the New Year with STEM!

    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 […]

    Tagged With: At-Home Learning

    Summer STEM/STEAM Activity Ideas for Elementary Students

    STEAM & STEM

    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 […]

    Tagged With: At-Home Learning

    STEM, STEAM, CTE & Lab Spaces

    STEAM & STEM

    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

    STEAM & STEM

    graphic with letters and icons to describe STEAM, an acronym for science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics

    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 […]

    Tagged With: STEM & STEAM

    Building Strong Relationships With Parents: Communication Tools That Really Work

    Classroom Management

    An attentive mother listens as her son's teacher discusses his progress during a parent teacher conference.

    Strong family partnerships don’t happen by accident; they’re built through consistent and thoughtful communication. When parents feel informed and respected, they’re far more likely to support learning at home, reinforce classroom expectations, and trust your professional judgment. Over the years, I’ve found that the most successful classrooms aren’t necessarily the ones with the fanciest […]

    Tagged With: Family Engagement

    Build a Classroom Library on a Budget

    Reading & Literacy

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    A strong classroom library is one of the most powerful tools you can give your students. It supports independent reading, encourages curiosity, and creates a space where students can see themselves as readers. But building that library doesn’t have to mean spending thousands of dollars or relying on one big purchase order. With a […]

    Tagged With: Winter

    6 Budget-Friendly Ways to Refresh Your Classroom Without Breaking the Bank

    Tidy tables and chairs arranged in school class room, ready for pupils to arrive, education, learning, organisation

    As teachers, we all know that a fresh classroom can do wonders for student engagement, behavior, and even our own motivation. But between tight school budgets and personal spending limits, full classroom makeovers aren’t always realistic. The good news? You don’t need a big budget to make meaningful changes. With a little creativity and […]

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