Category: Hour of Code

Engaging Lunar New Year STEM Activities

Engaging Lunar New Year STEM Activities

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

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Learn about setting up coding mats for programmable robots so you can start using these amazing tools in your STEM classroom.

Setting Up Coding Mats for Programmable Robots

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

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Unlock the world of coding with these fun hour of code ideas your students will love.

Hour of Code Activities: Unlock the World of Coding

Are you ready to ignite your students’ passion for computer science? Computer Science Education Week is a global event that takes place every December. It’s the perfect opportunity to dive into the fascinating world of code. You’ve probably heard of the Hour of Code, a remarkable initiative by Code.org aimed

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Use these tips to help you get your first project fully funded on Donor's Choose this year.

How to use DonorsChoose to Get Cool Stuff for Your Classroom

Do you want free items for your classroom? Wishing you had new furniture, technology, or supplies? Here’s a super simple solution for you! DonorsChoose! It’s an incredible website that allows you to request items for your classroom and receive donations from supporters around the world, which means you get them

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