How do we get our children to be more engaged and creative? Many parents and educators ask this question. It becomes particularly difficult to answer when the day winds down, and kids want to turn off their brains and turn on their screens. But mixing some brain-stimulating activities that integrate STEAM/STEM time into your […]
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STEAM Skills in Everyday Life: Examples for the Classroom
Educators often come up against the argument that the skills and concepts they are teaching in class have no real connection to daily life. When it comes to STEAM concepts, there are a million ways to capture the imagination and interest of students who are probably already using them every day. Give your students […]
Starting a New Year in a Pre-K Classroom
Early childhood learning environments can feel hectic at the start of a new year. Children need support adjusting to working with friends, following routines, and being apart from family. A successful start at the beginning of the school year, for both teachers and students, means organization of materials and introduction of classroom procedures. These […]
Outdoor STEAM Challenges & Activities for Elementary Students
Part of getting students excited to use their hands and minds to create new things is coming up with a challenge they’re interested in solving. These ideas for STEM/STEAM related activities combine the fun of outdoor learning with hands-on challenges that are sure to get students thinking with an engineering mindset. 3 Outdoor STEAM […]
The Importance of Art Integration in the Elementary Classroom
The integration of art into the curriculum for subjects like math and science has been shown to increase understanding and retention, and aids in the development of creative problem-solving skills. The art integration concept introduces tactics that teachers have known for a long time, namely, that bringing creativity into the classroom keeps students engaged. […]
Why Early Childhood Needs STEAM
There are few who would argue the inherent creativity and curiosity that comes naturally to early childhood learners. Not only are they experiencing the world and everything in it for the first time, but they are building the foundation for their future via the patterns and behaviors that are encouraged during these crucial years. […]
STEAM Challenges for Block Play in Early Childhood
Playing with blocks may appear simple, but manipulatives like blocks are an excellent way to encourage STEM and STEAM thinking patterns in early childhood. Not sure how to initiate block play, or how you can form a challenge for your early childhood learner? Read on and we’ll give you some ideas for creating fun, […]
3Doodler Stencils: STEAM Project Ideas
3Doodler pens bring activities to life across a wide range of subjects. Educators and students are using 3Doodler pens in classrooms, makerspaces, STEAM labs, libraries and media centers, camps, museums, and workshops. That’s because 3Doodler pens are a fun, easy to use, and versatile tool for any space dedicated to making. Students can get […]
Creating the Right STEAM Lab for Your School
When the educational focus in schools shifted heavily towards STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) subjects, some educators felt that the approach came at the expense of art. It didn’t take long for STEM to become STEAM (add Art), and schools began designing STEAM labs. These unique learning spaces allow teachers to incorporate a […]
Art Technique Memory Journal
While most of the nation is still dealing with winter and the end of the school year seems far away, you may want to start planning your big end of the school year art project. Create a one of a kind journal with your class that commemorates things that you do in class, field […]
STEAM in Early Childhood: Math Center
There is growing concern in our country regarding a lack of qualified applicants for jobs that require a STEM/STEAM skill set. The need for students with a STEAM skill set has lead to an emphasis on science, technology, engineering and mathematics – with the addition of the arts to promote creative and innovative thinking. […]
Classroom Modifications to Make Art Inclusive for Children with Special Needs
An education rich in STEM becomes even more engaging if you add the A to make it STEAM! Engaging in the Arts helps build creativity, confidence, focus, and collaboration skills. For students with special needs, this sometimes requires some classroom modifications to make the learning space inclusive. This is sometimes referred to as adaptive art, […]
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