March is here, and with it comes the undeniable energy of our students anticipating the first signs of spring and, of course, spring break! I’ve found that this time of year brings plenty of wiggles to the classroom. This is why it’s the perfect time to lean into hands-on, engaging
February is the perfect time to dive into fun and engaging STEM activities with your students. To make planning easier, I’m breaking down the scope and sequence for the month into weekly themes. Whether you’re focusing on winter vibes, Valentine’s Day fun, or celebrating Read Across America, there’s something for
The Lunar New Year is such a special time of the year. I love incorporating it into our classroom activities to celebrate different cultures while keeping learning engaging and hands-on. This year, I’m sharing two fantastic STEM activities that I use to bring the Lunar New Year to life for
I’m always on the hunt for ways to save money. As much as I love turning to TPT, TeachersPayTeachers, for all those incredible resources to use with my kiddos, I noticed how quickly my total would add up. One day, I took a peek at how much I’d spent on
It’s so important to check in with our students to see how they’re doing, not just with their schoolwork but emotionally, too. Teaching kids how to identify their emotions and what to do with them is a big part of this. When we show students how to practice it, we’re
In today’s tech-driven world, it’s easy to think that coding practice has to be done with screens, fancy robots, and the latest software. The exciting part is that our students can actually build foundational coding skills without any gadgets at all! With unplugged coding activities, they get hands-on experience that’s
When it comes to STEM challenges, I’m always on the hunt for hands-on activities that get my students collaborating and thinking creatively. One type of challenge that is a favorite among my students is when they get to build a zipline! This challenge is also one of my favorites because
Coding can seem like an overwhelming or complicated skill set to a lot of our kiddos. They think only the smart kids can do it. My favorite thing is to prove to them they can all be coders! We just need to start with the basics. I discovered that setting
Looking for a fun and creative way to bring STEM movies into your classroom? I’ve found the perfect resource for you! STEM can sometimes feel a little intimidating or abstract for our students and for ourselves while teaching. Movies and TV shows have a magical way of making these subjects
There’s something about being creative on the computer that has always excited me more than with paper. My lesson plans reflect this by blending creativity with technology skills in my classroom. I’ve found that directed drawings through Google Slides are a game changer. They engage my students in fun and
It’s amazing how kids these days seem to instinctively know how to navigate technology, right? In some ways, that’s totally true. Many of our younger students are more familiar with touchscreens than they are with using a keyboard or a mouse. As STEM teachers, it’s up to us to help
We all know how amazing technology is and what a great resource it is in our classrooms. But, with all the technology our students are exposed to on a daily basis, how can we make sure we are teaching them how to stay safe and responsible while using social media,
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